Tango |
Barge Information
Rating  :
Deluxe
Number of
Passengers: 8
Number of Cabins:
4
Size of
Vessel: 100 ft in length
Number of Crew:
4
Cruise
Region: Canal du Midi
Other Regions Sailed:
None
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2011 pricing
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 Tango |
Overview
The delightful Tango features beautiful decor and fine
gourmet cuisine. Originally built in 1931 to navigate
the canals of Northeastern France, she was modified in
the 1950's to fit on the Canal du Midi. After being
abandoned, Daniel Sak purchased the vessel and converted
it in 2000 to the deluxe Tango barge that she is
today.
Tango's decor is a delight in all its
details. Large opening brass portholes throughout the
vessel and opening skylights provide fresh circulating
air and light. French art deco fixtures, Provencal ivory
linens, and rich teak wall paneling recreate an
atmosphere of the 1930's French passenger liners. Up on
deck, two terraces provide alfresco dining and a
relaxing hot tub.
Owner Daniel Sak navigates
Tango as the experienced pilot, continuing a family
tradition of excellence in barging. He also oversees the
culinary details of your cruise and is a graduate of the
French National Cooking School in Beaune.
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Accommodations
The original Captain's cabin has been exquisitely
decorated with mahogany paneling and cabinets with a
gorgeous ensuite bath and dressing room. This cabin has
its own entrance onto the main deck.
Tango offers
three other luxurious cabins for guests as well. All can
be fitted with twin or queen beds and feature ensuite
baths with stunning hand-made tiling.
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Amenities
- Delectable gourmet meals made with the freshest
local ingredients, featuring:
- Breakfast with freshly squeezed orange juice,
warm baked goods, fresh fruit, eggs and more
- Delicious lunch feasts featuring salads,
souffles, quiches, soups, and cheeses
- Candlelit dinners with classic French cuisine
and divine desserts
- One meal taken ashore at quality local restaurant
- Excellent regional and fine wines served with
lunch and dinner
- Open bar
- Two tiled sundecks
- One for alfresco dining with dining table,
chairs and large parasol
- Another for lounging with hot tub, lounge chairs
and large parasols
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles
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Sample Itinerary
Beziers to Carcassonne
Sunday - Your
tour guide meets you at your designated meeting point
and accompanies you to Tango moored on the edge of the
Mediterranean in the Phenicien port town of Agde. A
champagne reception welcomes you on board and provides
the occasion to meet your Captain and the rest of the
crew. You will enjoy the first of many wonderful feasts
with dinner on board.
Monday - Enjoy a
morning cruise through Camargue landscapes, black bulls
and white horses graze alongside in canalside pastures.
You will quickly settle into the rhythm of relaxing on
board while the scenery changes before your eyes as
Tango heads inland shaded by the famous sycamore trees
that line the canal. Today you'll take a wine tasting at
the cellars of Noilly Prat, creators of the famous
Vermouth, and a visit to Marseillan's oyster beds for
some fresh oysters to enjoy on Tango. Tonight's mooring
is in Villeneuve-les-Beziers where you'll enjoy dinner
on board.
Tuesday - Excellent biking and
walking opportunities abound during this morning's
cruise towards the aqueduct and seven staircase locks of
Fonserannes in Beziers, the most exciting of Paul
Riquet's engineering feats. You can get off at the locks
and take advantage of the easy exercise while Tango
cruises leisurely alongside. After ascending the locks,
you'll travel via minivan to Pezenas, renowned for the
magnificent architecture of its elegant and historical
townhouses. On the return journey, you can stop for a
glass of cold white Picpoul de Pinet in a local vineyard
before dinner on board.
Wednesday - This
morning's excursion is to Narbonne, once Roman capital
of the region, where you can walk on the rutted paving
stones of the Via Domitia. Now a bustling and attractive
Languedoc town there is something for all visitors, a
stunning Cathedral and cloisters, a 100 yr. old covered
Les Halles market where guests help the chef fill the
shopping baskets to take back to Tango, and for those
that need designer boutiques, there are plenty. A
relaxing afternoon cruise takes you to a delightful
countryside mooring in Regismont le Haut with
spectacular views.
Thursday - Enjoy a
morning cruise to the canalside village of Capestang
where you can stroll into the village for a pastis at a
terrace cafe and buy some postcards before lunch on
deck. After navigating through the tiniest stone bridge
as Tango leaves Capestang, breathtaking vistas of
vineyards as far as the eye can see, and views of the
snow capped Pyrenees make this afternoon's cruise
exceptionally beautiful. Enjoy a visit to L'Oulibo, the
local olive mill boasting gold medals for both their oil
and olives.
You will end the day with a drive up
to the ruins of Minerve. Defeated by Simon de Montfort,
the Cathars made their last stance here due to the
natural protection of the canyons. After exploring,
you'll have time to savor some fine wine of the
captain's selection before dinner on board while moored
at Pigasse.
Friday - After a short morning
cruise, the tour guide takes you to Carcassonne to
discover Europe's largest medieval fortress city,
including the Cathedral famous for its rose stained
glass windows. You are invited out to lunch for a
succulent cassoulet, confit of duck and special white
beans simmered for hours, by far the most famous of
Languedoc dishes. A late afternoon cruise takes you to
the most picturesque canal village of Le Somail, where
you will enjoy a farewell dinner in this exquisite
peaceful setting.
Saturday - After
breakfast your tour guide will take you to the departure
point for the continuation of your journey.
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