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  • 'MEANDERER'

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  • Cruising in Central France
    The Upper Loire (between Montargis and Chatillon-sur-Loire)
    Cruise route map
    (Click to enlarge)
    • 123 FEET LONG (37.2 METRES)
    • 6 PASSENGERS
    • 5 CREW
    • 3 TWIN OR QUEEN-BEDDED DOUBLE CABINS (ALL WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM, HAIRDRYERS AND BATHROBES)
    • 6 GOOD QUALITY BIKES
    • AIR CONDITIONING AND CENTRAL HEATING
    • HEATED JACUZZI ON THE SUNDECK
    • FULLY AIR CON’D PRIVATE MINIBUS FOR EXCURSIONS
    • BROADBAND FREE INTERNET ACCESS IN SALOON, PLUS CDS, STEREO, LIBRARY, GAMES, ETC.
    Owned and operated by charismatic American owners George and Susan Kovalick, Meanderer is one of the most spacious luxury barges on the waterways of Europe. She can accommodate up to six guests in great style in a friendly and relaxed yet private atmosphere. All three cabins can be arranged either as twin or queen-size doubles and are spacious, light and very comfortable. The light, airy cabins and sparkling bathrooms have opening windows with mosquito nets which means you can leave cabin windows open at night without waking up to insect bites!
    Her attractive full width saloon and dining area has huge opening picture windows on each side, making cruising on Meanderer a real treat as you always have a wonderful view of the outside scenery. From the saloon there is easy access to the large sun deck complete with luxury heated spa pool, a covered al fresco dining area, and very comfortable, high quality lounging furniture. There is more than 6 foot 6 inches headroom throughout, no more than 5 steps between each level and a permanent canopy over the sun deck (not temporary parasols), so guests have the choice of sitting in sun or shade at any time during the cruise.
    The Meanderer 2012 cruise itinerary is based in the fascinating and lesser-known region of the Upper Loire, often referred to as the ‘Garden of France’; a typically French landscape with peaceful, rolling countryside. Click on ‘Itinerary’ above to view a day by day cruise program.

    2012 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $4,950 $5,430
    Single Supplement $4,950 $5,430
    Charter for 4 guests $27,900 $29,800
    Charter for 5 guests $28,400 $30,600
    Charter for 6 guests $28,900 $31,400

    Please note that for cabin bookings a minimum of 2 cabins must be booked to guarantee sailing

    VALUE SEASON DATES: April 22,29; May 06; October 14,21 2012

    REGULAR SEASON DATES: May 13,20,27; June 03,10,17,24; July 01,08,15,22,29; August 05,12,19,26; September 02,09,16,23,30; October 07 2012

    2013 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Individual Cabin Bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $4,950 $5,430
    Single Supplement $4,950 $5,430
    Charter for 4 guests $27,900 $29,800
    Charter for 5 guests $28,400 $30,600
    Charter for 6 guests $28,900 $31,400

    Please note that for cabin bookings a minimum of 2 cabins must be booked to guarantee sailing

    VALUE SEASON DATES: April 21,28; May 05; October 20 2013

    REGULAR SEASON DATES: May 12,19,26; June 02,09,16,23,30; July 07,14,21,28; August 04,11,18,25; September 01,08,15,22,29; October 06,13 2013

    Cruise Highlights may include:

    The beautiful Chateau de Fontainebleau
    Walking tour of pretty Montargis
    Exploration of the world-renowned Sancerre wine region
    The Chateau de St Fargeau (a private visit)
    An accompanied tour of the Briare farmers’ market (with your chef)
    The Pont Canal de Briare (the longest aqueduct in Europe, crossing the River Loire and designed by Gustave Eiffel, of the Paris tower fame)
    The picturesque Canal de Briare (you will cruise the entire length)

    The Meanderer is please to be able to offer themed and special interest cruises for charter groups upon request. Please contact us for itineraries, rates, inclusions and availability:

       - Golf Cruises
       - Antiques Cruises
       - Family Cruises
       - Wine Cruises

    PICK-UP: central Paris, 2:30pm Sunday.
    DROP-OFF: central Paris, Saturday late morning.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END 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