Alouette |
Barge Information
Rating  :
Ultra-Deluxe
Number
of Passengers: 4
Number of Cabins:
2
Size of
Vessel: 98 ft in length
Number of Crew:
4
Cruise
Region: Canal du Midi
Other Regions Sailed:
None
2012 Whole
Boat Charters for 4 all season
$27,200 2012 Whole Boat Charters for 2 all
season$22,600
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 Alouette |
Overview
Alouette, wholly-owned by the luxury travel company
Orient-Express, has recently been completely remodeled
and refurbished, featuring a beautifully decorated salon
and dining area with gorgeous new furnishings. Large
picture windows throughout the vessel insure that you
will never miss out on the view. The sun deck has
comfortable lounge chairs and umbrellas and it is the
perfect spot for soaking up the local scenery as you
cruise along the historic Canal du Midi, as well as for
alfresco dining.
The evening's five-course feast,
created by your private cordon bleu chef in the newly
upgraded kitchen, is made with the freshest local
ingredients.
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Accommodations
Alouette will feature two extra large luxury staterooms
averaging 226 square feet that are classic in design and
decor Both staterooms will offer a choice of either two
twin beds or one double bed.
Of course, the
staterooms will also offer ensuite bathrooms with
walk-in showers and plenty of wardrobe/storage space.
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Amenities
- Delicious and fresh French-Mediterranean cuisine
- French wines of the highest quality with lunch and
dinner
- Open bar
- Spacious sundeck with lounge chairs and dining
table
- Satellite TVs with DVD players in salon and
staterooms
- Internet access in salon
- In-room safes for protecting valuables
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles
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Sample Itinerary
Beziers to Carcassonne
Sunday
- You'll be met in the afternoon at
the designated meeting point in Paris and transferred to your barge
where a welcoming champagne reception awaits your
arrival.
Monday - Enjoy a morning visit to
Pezenas, a beautiful town where Louis XV held court in
the summer time. Pezenas is famous for its antique
shopping. In the afternoon, visit Oppidum d'Enserune,
one of the most important archaeological sites in the
region. Return to the barge to begin the cruise to
Capestang where you will stay
overnight.
Tuesday - Take in the grandeur
and beauty of the Canal du Midi, with its fine locks,
impressive buildings and aqueducts, scarcely changed
since their completion over 300 years ago. After lunch,
enjoy a guided visit to l'Abbaye de Fontfroide, a
Cistercian monastery founded in the 11th century. On
returning to the boat, stop at Chateau Auris for a wine
tasting.
Wednesday - Experience the
wonderful covered market in Narbonne, which is a lively
Mediterranean city playing an important role as a
wine-producing centre. The municipal, military and
religious architecture, the treasures in its museums,
the riverbanks of the Robine and its shaded boulevards,
all contribute to its charm. After lunch on board, taste
some award winning olive oil at the local olive press at
l'Oulibo.
Thursday - After breakfast,
visit Minerve, an old village on a limestone cliff,
which dominates the vineyards below. Discover the
Chateau de Violet while stopping off at Peyriac
Minervois for wine tasting. Return to the barge for
lunch and enjoy an afternoon cruise to
Trebes.
Friday - Finish the week with a
tour of Europe's largest medieval fortress - La
Cite de Carcassonne. Over 1700 years of history can be
found within the intricate fortifications of the two
castellated walls, uniquely built with one inside the
other. Spend time visiting the lovely Gothic cathedral
with 13th century rose windows or explore the
boutique-lined cobblestone
streets.
Saturday - After breakfast, disembark
the Alouette and transfer back to Paris.
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