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  • 'NAPOLÉON'

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  • Tain to Arles Cruise Route Map
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    Cruising in France
    Between Arles and Tain L’Hermitage, Tain L’Hermitage and Chalon-sur-Saône on the River Saône and River Rhone
    Chalon to Tain Cruise Route Map
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    • 129 FEET LONG
    • 12 GUESTS
    • 6/7 CREW
    • 6 CABINS; 1 UPPER DECK, 5 LOWER DECK (ALL CAN BE KINGSIZE DOUBLE OR TWIN), EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM
    • 12 GOOD QUALITY BICYCLES
    • AIR CONDITIONED THROUGHOUT
    • AIR CONDITIONED MERCEDES MINIBUS
    • STEREO, LIBRARY OF BOOKS, GAMES AND VIDEOS/DVDs
    • TV, VIDEO/DVD IN ALL CABINS—EVEN A PIANO KEYBOARD
    The Napoleon is probably Europe’s finest and most luxurious river cruiser combining all the amenities of a super-luxurious hotel with the friendly ambiance of a country house. Her glorious interior is beautifully appointed and has very large picture windows allowing fantastic views of the passing scenery even from inside the barge. She is fully air-conditioned with a huge saloon offering plenty of solid, comfortable chairs and sofas on which to relax, a large separate dining room where gourmet food and wine is served in gracious refinement to you each day, plus a book and video/DVD library and piano keyboard for the musicians among you. The upper deck features a superb canopied dining area, a spacious marble patio and sundeck with loungers, a 6 person jacuzzi and exercise equipment. The Napoléon cruises the wide River Rhône through the very heart of Provence between Arles and Tain L’Hermitage and in 2012 also offers the charming route between Tain L’Hermitage and Chalon-sur-Saône, among several others.
    Come and savour ’la bonne vie’ (the good life!) on the Napoleon as she cruises through the heart of the Côtes du Rhone wine-producing region. Perfect for private family charters or simply groups of friends who wish to cruise in exclusive style and privacy, although individual cabins can also be booked, availability permitting.

    2012 PRICES (USD) ALL SEASON PRICE
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) - Upper or Lower Deck Cabins $5,750
    Charter for 8 guests $56,700
    Charter for 9 guests $59,850
    Charter for 10 guests $63,000
    Charter for 11 guests $66,150
    Charter for 12 guests $69,300
    'Art Week' and 'Wine Discovery' cruises
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin)
    $6,450
    Please note that individual cabin bookings are subject to availability and there is a single supplement of 50%.

    Price reductions are available for tandem boat hire (5%) in the Burgundy region

    Paris TGV high speed train return transfers to the barge (first class) are included in the above prices.

    Cruise Highlights may include:

    Typical charming Provençal villages—Les Baux and St. Rémy de Provence
    Visit to Avignon street market, Palace of the Popes and Notre Dame Cathedral
    Châteauneuf du Pape wine-tasting at the Château de la Nerthe
    Tour of the Roman city of Orange, dating back 100 B.C.
    The magnificent Roman Pont du Gard
    Fabulous Côtes du Rhone wine-tasting

    2011 CRUISING SCHEDULE
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    Chalon to Tain L’Hermitage :02 April 2011
    Tain L’Hermitage to Arles (or reverse) : 10 April thru 23 October 2011

    2012 CRUISING SCHEDULE
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    St Jean - Lyon: 01 April 2012
    Lyon - Avignon: 08 April 2012
    Tain L’Hermitage to Arles (or reverse) : 15 April thru 24 June; 15 July and 22 July; 05 August thru 14 October 2012
    Chalon to Tain L’Hermitage : 21 October 2012
    'Wine Discovery' cruises - Chalon to Tain L’Hermitage (or reverse) : 01 July and 08 July 2012
    'Art Week' Cruise - Tain L’Hermitage to Arles : 29 July 2012


    PICK-UP: By minivan from your central Paris Hotel or from Gare du Nord (Eurostar platform), approximately one hour before your TGV transfer to the barge departs
    DROP-OFF: Central Paris, following TGV transfer

    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