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Hotel
Barge Enchanté
Provence, Camargue &
Canal du Midi.
Seven Days / Six Nights
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 The
300 year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-bathed
shores of the Mediterranean before winding
inland through ancient villages and Roman
fortications toward the famed wine region
of Bordeaux.
 The
pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into
unwinding as you cruise the meandering sun-drenched
Canal du Midi. You will discover a marvellous
blend of ancient Gallo-Roman and traditional
influences throughout this region of historic
importance.
Enchanté was originally
built to navigate the canals and rivers
of Europe and has been completely refurbished
to the highest standard. She provides luxurious
accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 equal
en-suite twin or double suites, (approx.
200sq ft including ensuite) each with superbly
appointed bathrooms with showers and luxurious
bath products.
The 8 passenger Enchanté offers
a choice of itinerary; Carcassone to Béziers
or Agde to Avignon. All meals are prepared
by our onboard chef and your holiday includes
regional wines, open bar, excursions and
admittance fees.
Enchanté is tastefully furnished
in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and
airy atmosphere. She has a large, spacious
saloon where the attention to detail is
exceptional. She has a demonstration galley
for guests to view the chef, internet connection
on board and a guest computer available,
DVD/TV and air conditioning throughout.
There is a spacious sun deck for al fresco
dining with heated jacuzzi and sun loungers.
The well planned accommodation offers
luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests
in 4 equal en-suite twin or double suites,
(approx. 200sq ft including ensuite) each
with superbly appointed bathrooms with showers
and luxurious bath products.
 Enchanté's
highly professional crew of four is comprised
of Master Chef, Tour guide and Stewardess,
led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain
who will ensure your cruise is memorable
and more!
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Cruise Highlights |
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All-inclusive open
bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine,
entry fees to excursions |
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Tour Carcassonne,
the most complete medieval fortified
city in
existence |
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Visit the ancient
Roman city of Narbonne |
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Explore the 12th
century hill-top fort of Minerve |
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Private tastings of Corbières
wine at Domaine de Guery |
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See the Pyrenees mountains across
the vineyards and discover Cathar
history |
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Experience Narbonne's colorful
indoor market |
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Visit Béziers
and 600 B.C. L'Oppium D'Enserune |
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| Culinary
Notes |
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Regional Dishes
Noisette d'Agneau en Croûte
de Sel avec Sauce Romarin,
Ragout de Calamars "Provençàle"
Regional Wines
Domain de Guéry, Château
de Nouvelles, La Clape, Château
la Condamine Bertrand
Regional Cheeses
Le Saint-Remois, Fromage de
Chévre au Poivre at
au Thyme, Tomme de Valdeblore
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France Hotel
Barge Programme
| Itinerary
Avignon to Agde |
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DAY 1
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Sunday
AVIGNON
Guests are met at 4pm at the delightful
Hotel Mercure Pont D'Avignon in Avignon
and escorted by minibus to L'Impressionniste
for a Champagne Welcome. Dine aboard
in Villeneuve-les-Avignon. |
DAY 2
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Monday
VILLENEUVE-LES-AVIGNON TO VALLABREGUES
This morning we visit Avignon and the
famous Palais des Papes, an impressive
monument to the era of the 'Other Rome',
when the popes moved to France, or enjoy
a superb wine tasting at Chateauneuf
du Pape, former vineyard of the Pope.
In the afternoon we cruise down the
mighty Rhone River, past the foothills
of the Alpilles to Vallabregues, with
a cycle or walking opportunity along
the quiet river bank. Optional early
evening tour of King René's castle
at Tarascon. Dinner on board. |
| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
VALLABREQUES TO AIGUES MORTES
This morning we explore Arles. Choose
between the Roman Arena and Theatre,
St. Trophime's Basilica and the Museum
of Provencal life. We also visit some
of Vincent van Gogh's haunts on foot
through the heart of this old capital
of the Camargue before rejoining the
barge for our cruise along the Rhone.
We join the Petit Rhone and then the
Canal du Rhone-a-Sete that carries us
to our mooring beneath the medieval
fortified walls of Aigues Mortes. Dinner
ashore at a local auberge. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
AIGUES MORTES TO MAGUELONE
Stroll from Enchantée to visit
the Tour de Constance, built in 1248
as a lighthouse for the returning 13th
century crusaders. In the afternoon,
we cruise through the Camargue National
Park with its wild white horses and
black bulls, abundant sea bird life
and flocks of elegant pink flamingos,
to the vineyard-encircled Maguelone
Abbey, just a short stroll or cycle
from the nearby Mediterranean. Dinner
on board. |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
MAGUELONE TO MARSEILLAN
An early morning cruise brings us to
Frontignan lifting bridge. In the afternoon
we sail out onto the Thau Lake, a large,
inland salt-water lagoon with acres
of mussel and oyster beds. Miniature
sea horses can often be seen passing
on the tide. Marseillan, a beautiful
Mediterranean fishing village and home
to the famous vermoutherie of Noilly
Prat, is our visit for the day. There
is also time to explore this vibrant
small town. Dinner on board. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
MARSEILLAN TO AGDE
In the morning we cruise to Agde, which
was settled by the Phoenicians in 2500
BC, along the tree-lined 17th century
Canal du Midi. During our tour of Agde
we encounter its cathedral built of
lava blocks from the nearby Black Mountains
and its labyrinth of narrow medieval
streets. Our afternoon excursion is
Pezenas, Versailles of the Languedoc
region and former home to the French
writer Moliere. Captain's Dinner on
board. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
AGDE
After breakfast, we transfer you by
minibus to Agde TGV station by 10am
or Montpellier TGV station, airport
or hotel by 11am. |
| Enchanté offers
a Carcassone to Beziers itinerary and
an Agde to Avignon itinerary plus the
reverse of both itineraries. The itinerary
above is a sample itinerary and is subject
to change |
| Meeting
Point |
| Sunday, 4.00
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Hotel Mercure Pont D'Avignon
in Avignon
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| Boat
Features |
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100 feet long |
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8 passengers |
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4 crew |
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4 twin/double
Suites |
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Air-conditioning |
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Demonstration Galley |
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Sundeck with hot tub |
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8 Touring bikes |
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Internet/computer access/DVD |
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Air-conditioned minibus |
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