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| Napoléon |
Rating  : Ultra-Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 12
Number of Cabins: 6
Size of Vessel: 129 ft in length
Number of Crew: 6
Cruise Region: Provence, Rhône River, & the Camargue
Other Regions Sailed: None
Whole Boat Charters starting at $57,200
Prices (per person) starting at $4,840
Charter Pricing for 8 - 11 Passengers Available
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1.800.549.2575
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 Napoléon |
The Napoléon is one of Europe's finest river barges, combining the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambiance of
a country inn.
Built in Belgium on 1963, she was one of the last commercial barges to have been built. She is now beautifully appointed featuring
a salon with huge picture windows and a lovely and spacious dining room. On her sundeck you'll find plenty of space for relaxing
and a Jacuzzi tub for soaking after a day of sightseeing.
The Napoléon cruises the Rhône between Arles and Tain l'Hermitage / Tournon; sun-drenched landscapes that inspired the great
canvases of Cézanne and Van Gogh. The region is full of sophisticated architecture dating back to the Roman civilization and
ruins of fortifications, arenas and aqueducts that continue to amaze modern engineers.
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Napoléon offers six spacious staterooms, including one on the upper deck. Each stateroom includes an ensuite bathroom with
a shower and plenty of space for your belongings.
The gorgeous staterooms are full of amentities including a hairdryer, writing desk, and television.
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- Outstanding French cuisine culminating in a candlelit dinner daily
- Fine wines with lunch and dinner
- Open bar
- Large sundeck with dining table, lounge chairs, and Jacuzzi tub
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Bicycles
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Sunday - Depart Paris by train and travel to the French city of Valence. On arrival, your guide from Napoléon
escorts you to Tain l'Hermitage or Tournon where you board the Napoléon for a champagne reception.
Monday - Shortly after bread and croissants have been bought from the local bakery, Napoléon will set off and
cruise to Viviers. Relax on board and watch the beautiful scenery of the Rhône Valley glide by before taking a walking
tour of this medieval town.
Tuesday - Take a guided visit to the Château de Grignan where the daughter of Madame de Sévigné
resided. Today, you have the choice to have lunch off the barge, before a visit to a local truffle farm. Back on board,
continue to St-Etienne-des-Sorts.
Wednesday - Enjoy a morning excursion to Château la Nerthe for a tasting of the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
The afternoon cruise to Avignon is spectacular. Cruise past Le Pont St-Bénezet (the famous Pont d'Avignon) and then make an
excursion to the Pont du Gard, a magnificent Roman aqueduct.
Thursday - Visit Avignon and enjoy a walking tour of the walled city, including a guided tour of the Palais de Papes.
Later, cruise to Arles with an afternoon visit to the village of Les Baux which you can discover at your own pace.
Friday - After breakfast go on a walking tour of Arles, best known in modern times because Van Gogh spent much of his time
painting here between 1888 and 1890. Lunch is served while cruising to Vallabrègues. Later, visit the lovely town of
St-Rémy, the birthplace of the famous French physician/astrologer Nostradamus, before an olive oil tasting in a traditional
18th century Provençal Bastide.
Saturday - After breakfast, transfer to Avignon for your return train journey to Paris.
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1.800.549.2575
