'Esperance'

Cruising in the South of France

Provence and Camargue

 

· 98 FEET LONG (30 METRES)

· 4 GUESTS

· 2-3 CREW

· 1 HUGE HONEYMOON SUITE (WITH KING SIZE DOUBLE BED) AND 1
     LARGE DOUBLE CABIN (EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM)

· 4 GOOD QUALITY ADULT TOURING BIKES

· AIR CONDITIONING (INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED IN ALL ROOMS)

· CENTRAL HEATING

· AIR-CONDITIONED PRIVATE MINIBUS (MERCEDES) FOR EXCURSIONS

· CD PLAYER, STEREO, TV, DVD, LIBRARY, GAMES, FISHING EQUIPMENT

The Esperance Barge
This beautiful barge has been converted to a luxury private vessel that will accommodate up to four guests in absolute comfort. The barge has a lovely large wheelhouse with windows and skylight allowing a panorama of the beautiful countryside. You are welcome to sit there and watch the Captain maneouvre this graceful vessel if you want to take a break from the decadence of relaxing on the spacious sundeck area which is partly covered, ideal for romantic ‘al fresco’ dining or just taking it easy. Inside, while sitting at the curvaceous open bar, you can enjoy an aperitif or cocktail whilst watching the chef in action, or catch up with co-cruisers’ adventures whilst watching the world go by through the huge picture windows. The saloon area seats eight comfortably and is the perfect place to sip a drink and anticipate the evening’s gourmet extravanganza. The huge master suite (perfect for honeymooners) is extra large with a private en suite oversized shower room plus a separate private en suite bathroom with loo, bidet and wash basin. Inside the suite there is a private sitting area with sofa, cushions and coffee table, and you even have a claw-footed bathtub and a dressing table which can be curtained off for extra privacy. The second large cabin can be arranged either as a double with king-sized bed, or a twin cabin. The room has ample storage, a desk and in its own en suite bathroom with a shower, wash basin and WC. Each cabin, as well as the saloon, has its own separately controlled air-conditioning.

 

2008 PRICES (USD)

Cruise highlights may include:

 

The Palais des Papes (ancient Pope’s Palace) in Avignon

Arles—once the home of Van Gogh

Les Baux de Provence—a beautiful Provence hillside village

The ancient Roman aqueduct—the Pont du Gard

Wine-tasting with wines from Chateauneuf du Pape, Lirac, Tavel and more…

A visit to an open-air market in St Gilles, Aigues Mortes or Grau du Roi

Abbey of St Gilles

Fortified town of Aigues Mortes

The Maguelone cathedral

Frontignan Muscat wine

(these highlights apply to the Provence/Camargue Itinerary—see next page!)

Full Board (see below) charter for 4 guests

$21,000

Half Board (See below) charter for 4 guests

$19,000

Private Charter for 2 guests only

$15,000

'Bare boat' charter (cruising only—no meals or excursions)

$12,000

On full board cruises 4 course evening meals are served aboard the Esperance.
On half board cruises only breakfast and lunch is served on board the barge. The owner Captain of the Esperance can personally recommend local restaurants to you for your evening meals, and will drive you there and back in the luxury barge minivan.

NOTE—USD $300 reduction for each child under 18, accompanied by an adult, applicable to charters only.

PICK-UP— locally, as arranged, mid to late afternoon at Le Creusot, for TGV trains from Paris for Burgundy departures and Avignon or Montpellier for Provence/Camargue cruises.

DROP-OFF— locally, after breakfast on the morning of the day of departure.

 


 

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501 Chemin Lacoste

82170 Grisolles

FRANCE