| Alouette |
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
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 Alouette |
Alouette has been completely remodeled and refurbished for the 2008 season, 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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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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- 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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Sunday - Meet in Béziers with your guide who will escort you to The Alouette barge, where a welcoming champagne
reception awaits.
Monday - Enjoy a morning visit to Pézenas, a beautiful town where Louis XV held court in the summer time. Pézenas
is famous for its antique shopping. In the afternoon, visit Oppidum d'Ensérune, 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 Château 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 Château 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 Cité 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 for your next destination.
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