ROSA
GASCOYNY ITINERARY


TOULOUSE TO AGEN

Sunday, Day 1
TOULOUSE TO MONTECH
Guests are met by the captain at 4.00pm in Toulouse and escorted to the Rosa, lying in the canal nearby. We get underway immediately, cruising for an hour into the Forest of Montech before stopping for our Champagne Welcome and dinner aboard.

Monday, Day 2
MONTECH TO CASTELSARRASIN
Morning cruise to Montech with its 15th century church, and a choice of staying aboard or taking a walk or bike ride through the forest, rejoining the barge for lunch alongside the village quay. In the afternoon, we negotiate the remarkable inclined Water Plane at Montauban by passing five locks and lowering the barge 43 feet in one go! Later, we arrive in Castelsarrasin for a wander around the village before dinner aboard.

Tuesday, Day 3
CASTELSARRASIN TO MOISSAC
After breakfast, we cross the river Tarn via a 1000 foot long aqueduct to descend towards Moissac through a staircase of locks bedecked with flowers. In the afternoon, an excursion on the Tarn river with motorized dingy and then we visit Moissac's ancient Abbey founded in the 7th century with its wonderfully preserved cloisters and chapel. Before dinner aboard, try your hand at a game of Boules on the quay.

Wednesday, Day 4
MOISSAC TO VALENCE D'AGEN
Early start by minibus to visit the birthplace of M. de la Mothe Cadillac who founded Detroit and gave his name to the famous car. From here, we drive to Château de St Roch and Auvillar, a 15th century village perched high on the side of a gorge above the river Garonne. After lunch on board, we cruise to Valence d'Agen, ancient "Bastide" viewing its Paladian canalside public wash-house and its market place with "couverts". Dinner aboard

Thursday, Day 5
VALENCE D'AGEN TO BOÉ
Cruise through the bucolic countryside to Lamagistère for archery practice. Any energetic types can climb the Clermont Soubiran for a spectacular view from the summit. Reboard Rosa for a leisurely cruise to Agen. Dinner aboard.

Friday, Day 6
BOÉ TO SERIGNAC
Morning departure for an excursion by mini-bus to Buzet for a demonstration of barrel making and private wine tasting. Visit to Vianne, the site of a famous crystal factory and historic bastide and its ramparts. After lunch in Nérac, visit and tasting at an Armagnac producer. Return to Rosa for an aqueduct crossing of the River Garonne. Dinner aboard.

Saturday, Day 7
SERIGNAC TO BRAX
Breakfast aboard and departure about 10 am. Return to Toulouse.


NOTE: On alternate weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
ROSA
Year 2006 Rates in US Dollars
ACCOMMODATION
REGULAR
MID
VALUE
Charter 8 guests wholeboat
$25,300
$20,900
$17,600
Charter 7 guests wholeboat
 $24,200
$19,800
$16,500
Charter 6 guests wholeboat
$23,100
$18,700
$15,400
Stateroom  per person
$3400
$2850
$2400
Single supplement
$1320
$1100
$935

Meeting Points

Toulouse  - Holiday Inn Capoul Toulouse Centre - Sunday 4 pm
 

 Individual Bookings: Child 12 to 17 years traveling with an adult $300 reduction
Charter bookings: Child reduction of $300 applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.

   

-        All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to guarantee departures.

-        Golf Cruises are available for charter groups at a supplement of $300 per person. Please contact us for itinerary.

-        Family Cruises are available for charter groups.  Please contact us for itinerary.  No supplement applies.



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