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    Cruising in the South of France
    The Rhone River and Canal du Rhone a Sète (between Avignon and Aigues-Mortes)
    Le Phenicien Barge
    • 127 FEET LONG (39 METRES)
    • 18 GUESTS
    • 4—6 CREW
    • 9 SUITES— 6 QUEEN-BEDDED DOUBLES AND 3 TWIN-BEDDED, EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM
    • GOOD TOURING BICYCLES (4 MENS’, 4 WOMENS’)
    • AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING
    • COMFORTABLE PRIVATE COACH FOR EXCURSIONS
    • MUSIC SYSTEM, BOOKS AND GAMES
    • WIDE SCREEN TV WITH ALL FORMAT DVD PLAYER
    Le Phénicien’s cruises showcase the very best that France can offer: history, culture, nature, wildlife, gastronomy and wine! Her beautifully serene, light and spacious interior has mature palm plants in huge urns giving the open-plan saloon/dining room/bar area a feeling of classical elegance. The nine practically identical-sized suites on the lower deck are each furbished with colourful Provence-style fabrics and are generously proportioned, each with en suite private bathroom in modern, light tones. Please note—all cabins and bathrooms were fully refurbished and significantly upgraded in 2009.
    The sundeck at the front of the boat is a great place to relax and watch the scenery glide by and the saloon has huge picture windows that also make viewing the scenery easy should the weather be less kind. This is the perfect barge for groups of 18 (or less) who wish to explore this fascinating region of France. Painting, art, history, wine, golf, cookery and nature are just some of the specialised cruises that are available, in addition to the very popular ‘classic’ cruises which feature a little of everything. If you have a different cruise theme in mind, please ask us, it’s very likely it can be catered for.

    2012 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON MID SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $3,490 $4,005 $4,440
    Individual Cabin Bookings (one guest in a double suite) $4,740 $5,540 $6,170
    Charter for 12 Guests or less $44,570 $49,870 $57,810
    Charter for 13 Guests $45,325 $52,130 $60,065
    Charter for 14 Guests $47,600 $54,400 $62,345
    Charter for 15 Guests $49,875 $56,650 $64,610
    Charter for 16 Guests $52,130 $58,825 $66,870
    Charter for 17 Guests $54,395 $60,680 $69,140
    Charter for 18 Guests $56,660 $63,460 $71,400
     
    Cruise Options   
    V.I.P. Option supplement * $8,680 $8,680 $8,680
    Wine Cruise Option supplement p.p.* $710 $710 $710
    Cooking Cruise Option supplement p.p.** $940 $940 $940
    Bike Cruise Option supplement p.p.* $0 $0 $0
    *Charter only. Includes extended crew availability and 8 hr/day bus availability.
    **Charter only. Includes extended crew availability and 8 hr/day bus availability. Maximum 15 guests (Avignon to Aigues-Mortes cruise direction only).


    VALUE SEASON: 25 March—21 April, 08 July—11 August, 28 October—10 November 2011
    MID SEASON: 22 April—12 May, 24 June—07 July, 12—25 August, 14—27 October 2011
    REGULAR SEASON: 13 May—23 June, 26 August—13 October 2011


    Cruise Highlights may include:

    Tour of Avignon
    Vine tasting at Châteauneuf-du-Pape
    Les Baux de Provence
    Visit to Arles
    Wine tasting at Costières de Nimes cellar
    Visit to a Camargue ranch
    Guided tour of Beaucaire
    Visit to Aigues-Mortes a 14th Century walled city


    Le Phenicien is pleased to be able to offer the following special interest and theme cruises in 2012. Please contact us for itineraries, inclusions and availability:

    - Wine Cruises
    On this cruise you will learn about wine tasting, storage and even how it is made. Open to cruises with 9 passengers or more.
    - Cooking Cruises
    Experience "hands on" cooking classes with some of the best Chefs in the region. You will discover the finest Provencal cuisine, its authenticity, conviviality and multiple flavors. This cruise is available in Avignon/Aigues-Mortes direction for groups from 9 to 15 passengers.
    - Bike Cruises
    With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, flat lands and tough hills, a very dense good quality roads and trails network our region is a true paradise for bikers! This cruise is available to groups with 9 passengers or more.
    - Golf Cruises
    Play 5 different 18 holes golf courses in a week on some of the best golf courses in the south of France. This cruise is available to groups and individual travelers.


    PICK-UP: 5:30pm Sunday, Avignon or Nimes (TGV station or hotel in Avignon, TGV station or hotel in Nimes) depending on cruise direction.
    DROP-OFF: Saturday after breakfast, around 9:30am coach transfer to Avignon TGV station or hotel, or Nimes TGV station or hotel.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY

    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE