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| L'Etoile |
Rating  : First Class
Number of Passengers: 7
Number of Cabins: 4
Size of Vessel: 111 ft in length
Number of Crew: 3
Cruise Region: Provence, Rhône River, & the Camargue
Other Regions Sailed: Southern Burgundy
Whole Boat Charters starting at $23,000
Individual Cabin Bookings Available Upon Request
Half Board Charters starting at $21,000
Note: Please see Overview for description of inclusions for half board cruises on L'Etoile.
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For More Information or to Book Your Journey
1.800.549.2575
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 L'Etoile
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L'Etoile was built in 1889 as a classic Dutch barge and has been lovingly converted to today's standards of comfort. Owner Cobie
Lagerburg has taken great pride in preserving and respecting the graceful, traditional lines of this vessel. Her cozy atmosphere
will make you feel immediately at home.
Her beauty is in the details. The large lounge/dining area has plenty of natural light and is decorated in a contemporary French
style. There is marble fireplace which gives ambiance to the cooler spring and autumn cruises. On deck there is comfortable seating
as well as a plunge pool for cooling off.
Half board cruises are available on L'Etoile. This option includes your first night's dinner, and all breakfasts and lunches. The
remaining dinners will be taken ashore at your expense. L'Etoile's crew will assist you in choosing special restaurants and provide
your transportation for dinner ashore.
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L'Etoile has two bedrooms with king-size beds, one bedroom with a double bed, and one cabin with a single bed, each with their own
bathroom. An additional small cabin is available with bunk beds for two children or one adult.
All cabins are uniquely decorated, light and airy, each with opening skylight and portholes. Each provides ample storage for your
belongings. Hairdryers are also available on the vessel.
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- Delicious regional cuisine catered to your preferences including:
- Breakfast featuring fresh bread, croissants, tea, coffee, fruit juice, and more
- Buffet style lunch with homemade soups, salads, charcuterie and, of course, a variety of cheeses
- Gourmet five course evening meal designed to introduce you to some of the best regional dishes
- Carefully selected local wines and premier cru wines
- Open bar
- Satellite TV, a VCR, and a home entertainment system
- Family-friendly atmosphere open to children above the age of 5
- Spacious sundeck with covered seating and dining table
- Plunge pool
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles and a razor-scooter
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Sunday - You will be met at the location of your choice in Avignon, which is easily accessible by TGV train from Paris or
Nice, or as a rental car return point. You will be transferred to your charming barge home, moored in the nearby port of
Villeneuve-les-Avignon/Beaucaire. You will be welcomed aboard with a champagne toast and the first of many gourmet dinners.
Monday - A whole day out in fabulous Provence! In the morning you are off to visit the impressive Roman aqueduct - Pont du Gard;
then back to L'Etoile to have lunch. Next, you will have the opportunity to tour the largest gothic palace in Europe, the Palais du
Pape in Avignon with a possible wine tasting before returning to the barge. Dinner will be back at your cozy home, still moored in
Villeneuve-les-Avignon/Beaucaire.
Tuesday - This morning you begin your cruise. You'll float on the scenic Canal du Rhône à Sète to moor in
Bellegarde, a typical, charming Provençal village. After lunch you will visit the famous and enchanting hilltop village of Les
Beaux, known for its gorgeous views over the Provençal landscape and its artisans colony. Dinner on board with a view of
the river will be memorable.
Wednesday - A morning cruise on the "Petit Rhône" to your mooring in the picturesque village of St. Gilles. After lunch
you will have an opportunity to visit Arles, where Van Gogh fell in love with the lights and colors of this fascinating countryside.
Heading to the heart of town you will see les Arenes, a Roman amphitheater built in the first century AD. Dinner back on board
rounds out a wonderful day.
Thursday - You'll start your day cruising on the Canal du Rhône à Sète through the stunningly beautiful
Camargue National Park, home to various wildlife including black bulls and the beautiful white Camargue horses. L'Etoile will moor
at the gates of the amazing 13th century walled town of Aigues-Mortes, an embarkation port for the crusades. There are many historical
sites to visit and there will be time to walk along the walls, shop for souvenirs or relax in one of the many outdoor cafés.
A relaxing gourmet dinner awaits you back on board.
Friday - You'll set out this morning to the most peaceful and romantic mooring of this cruise located at the 6th century
Maguelone cathedral on a peninsula, with the canal on one side and the beautiful blue of the Mediterranean on the other! Lunch will
be served during the cruise. Spend your afternoon walking or biking to the Maguelone cathedral, observing flamingos and other
wildlife, lounging away the afternoon at the beach. You will enjoy your final gourmet dinner on board.
Saturday - You'll say "Au Revoir" and depart after breakfast for transfer to Montpellier. There are TGV train departures to
Paris and Nice. If you prefer, you may also be transferred to the airport, rental car office, or hotel of your choice.
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