'Saroche'

Cruising in France

Camargue / Provence (between Avignon and Sète, and Sète and Beaucaire) and Burgundy (between Dijon and Vandenesse and Dijon and Macon)

 

 

 

 

  • 129 FEET LONG (39.25 METRES)

  • 6 GUESTS

  • 4 CREW

  • 3 CABINS-DOUBLE OR TWIN (EACH WITH EN SUITE PRIVATE BATHROOM)

  • 6 GOOD TOURING BICYCLES

  • AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING

  • 6 PERSON OUTSIDE JACUZZI, PLUS ON-DECK BARBECUE

  • AIR CONDITIONED PRIVATE MINIBUS FOR EXCURSIONS

  • FISHING EQUIPMENT, CD, DVD, VIDEO, SATELLITE, LIBRARY

The Saroche Barge

 

Saroche was designed with space and comfort in mind, and although she is one of the larger charter vessels to cruise the French canals, she carries only six guests, and offers luxury accommodation in three large and classically styled twin/double cabins each with en suite bathroom. Inside she has a split-level lounge and dining area with large solid dining table for six with high-backed dining chairs and the bar on the higher level, and two large sofas, coffee table and stone fireplace on the lower level. There is also a small library and writing room featuring a shady fishpond with waterfall and goldfish at the other end of the barge (still inside), which is a delightful second area for relaxing or reading. Huge windows including a hexagonal ceiling window allow plenty of natural light to flood in at all times. There is a very large passenger sun deck for lounging outside, with a variety of solid teak chairs and loungers to choose from. A brand new 6 person jacuzzi has also been installed at the front of the sundeck, and there is also a barbecue (optional for lunch or dinner) and a parasol-covered six person dining table for meals taken al fresco or simply writing or reading outside. Saroche is the only barge to offer a selection of delightful menus each evening tailored to guests’ personal preferences, accompanied by a choice of 200 selected wines from the onboard wine vault. She is a truly splendid barge and offers a high standard of luxury and decadence.

 

2008 PRICES (USD)

SPECIAL SEASON

VALUE SEASON

MAIN SEASON

Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest, sharing a double or twin)

$3,500

$4,000

$4,500

Single Supplement $500 $750 $1,000
Charter for up to 6 guests $18,500 $23,000 $26,000
SPECIAL SEASON: March 30—April 26 (Sete - Beaucaire); Oct 05—Nov 08 2008 (also Sete - Beaucaire, except Oct 05—11 which is Avignon - Sete)
VALUE SEASON: April 27 — May 31 2008 (Sete—Beaucaire, except May 25—31 which is Sete—Avignon); July 27—August 23 2008 (Dijon—Vandenesse)
MAIN SEASON: June 15—July 26 and Aug 24— Set 27 2008 (Dijon—Vandenesse)
Prices include:
Champagne Reception, cruise as specified in the itinerary, continental breakfasts
and buffet lunches, all evening meals on board with choice of menu, all
beverages on board including open bar, all excursions in selected itinerary, one
evening meal ashore plus the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on last night.

PICK-UP- around 4pm, locally, by arrangement
DROP-OFF- a local train station, airport or hotel, after breakfast on the last day at around 10am.

CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY.
HORSE-RIDING, TENNIS, HOT-AIR BALLOONING, GOLF AND OTHER THEME CRUISES CAN BE ARRANGED ON REQUEST. PLEASE ASK US IF YOU HAVE A SPECIAL REQUEST.

Cruise Provence/Camargue Cruise Highlights may include:

Avignon—tour of the Pope’s Palace and famous bridge Arles and the Roman arena
Aigues-Mortes—historic fortified town
Village and vineyards of Châteauneuf du Pape
Pont du Gard—2000 year old Roman aqueduct
Maguelone cathedral
St Marie de la Mer—fortified church and magical stories
Perrier mineral water source visit


Provence/Camargue cruises will run from March 30—May 31 2008, and then from October 05—November 08 2008
Burgundy Cruises will run from June 15 — September 27 2008


 

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The Barge Cruise Company Ltd.

501 Chemin Lacoste

82170 Grisolles

FRANCE