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  • The Barge Company presents...

    'Savoir Faire'

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    Cruising in Holland, Belgium and France

    Springtime Tulip Cruises in Holland, then cruising in Burgundy and Champagne, with several 3 Country Cruises (Holland, Belgium, France, over 2 weeks) also available
     
    • 128 FEET LONG
    • 12 GUESTS
    • 5 CREW
    • 6 DELUXE TWIN SUITES EACH WITH PRIVATE LUXURIOUS EN SUITE BATHROOM
    • 12 EXCELLENT TOURING BICYCLES
    • TWO SEPARATE LOUNGES IN MAHOGANY, TEAK AND BRASS
    • CENTRAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
    • LIBRARY, PIANO AND STEREO
    • DINING ROOM BECOMES A DANCEFLOOR ON FESTIVE OCCASIONS!
    Savoir Faire Barge

    The Savoir Faire (formerly Etoile de Champagne) dates back to 1932 when she was built as a transport barge for the Belgian estuaries. In 1979, the barge was brought to Holland where she underwent a total metamorphosis and was converted into the superbly elegant threedecked canal cruiser that she is today. Carrying just 12 passengers and built on the largest hull that can cruise the waterways, the Savoir Faire offers guests the warmest of welcomes throughout the season. In the respected Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report, the barge was rated "Best European Canal Barge - The luxurious ultra-spacious Savoir Faire plying the inland waterways of Holland and France." The barge features six twin-bedded staterooms, all with private bath, which includes separate toilet and shower. In the main living area, there are several relaxing saloons for your leisure. The main lounge has a wonderfully panoramic view, very comfortable custom-made furniture, upright piano, game table, stereo and compact disc player and library area with a wide selection of reading material. Adjacent to the lounge is an elegant dining room, large enough to double as a dance floor on festive evenings. A very fine vessel for savouring Europe.

    2009 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Cabin Bookings (p.p. sharing) $4,025 $5,290
    Single Supp. $2,015 $2,645
    Charter for 8 Guests $35,650 $48,300
    Charter for 10 Guests $37,950 $50,600
    Charter for 12 Guests $40,250 $52,900
    THREE COUNTRY CRUISES (France, Belgium + Holland) 13 nights
    Charter for 12 Guests $70,000
    Cabin Bookings (p.p. sharing) $8,625
    Single Cruiser in a Double/Twin Suite $9,775

     

    CRUISE SCHEDULE 2009

    29 Mar—09 May 2009: Tulip Cruises in Holland (Haarlem to Haarlem)

    13 NIGHT ‘THREE COUNTRY CRUISE’ (HOL/BEL/FRA)—bookable as single weeks
    10—16 May 2009: Holland to Belgium (Haarlem to Ghent)
    17—23 May 2009: Belgium to France (Ghent to Paris)

    24—30 May 2009: Burgundy Cruise, from Paris to Villeneuve
    31 May—15 Aug 2009: Burgundy Cruises (Villeneuve to Nemours or reverse)
    16—22 Aug 2009: Burgundy Cruise from Nemours to Paris
    23 Aug—19 Sept 2009: Champagne Cruises (Paris to Epernay or reverse)
    20—26 Sept 2009: Burgundy Cruise, from Paris to Villeneuve
    27 Sept—10 Oct 2009: Burgundy Cruises (Villeneuve to Nemours or reverse)
    11—17 Oct 2009: Burgundy Cruise, from Villeneuve to Paris

    13 NIGHT ‘THREE COUNTRY CRUISE’ (FRA/BEL/HOL) — bookable as single weeks
    18—24 Oct 2009: France to Belgium (Paris to Ghent)
    25—31 Oct 2009: Belgium to Holland (Ghent to Haarlem)

    VALUE SEASON: 29 March—11 April 2009, 26 July—22 August 2009
    REGULAR SEASON: All other cruise dates

    PICK-UP: In Paris, Amsterdam or other, by arrangement.
    DROP-OFF: Locally, by arrangement with the barge.

    CRUISES START ON SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY.


    TO CONTACT US
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    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
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    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE