{"id":169,"date":"2012-11-30T00:51:03","date_gmt":"2012-11-30T00:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/?p=169"},"modified":"2012-11-28T01:06:37","modified_gmt":"2012-11-28T01:06:37","slug":"luxury-french-barges-napoleon-and-hirondelle-save-with-30-discount","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europeanbarging.com\/river-cruise_blog\/luxury-french-barges-napoleon-and-hirondelle-save-with-30-discount\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury French barges Napoleon and Hirondelle Save with 30% Discount"},"content":{"rendered":"

The twelve-passenger Napoleon <\/strong>is one of Europe\u2019s finest small river cruisers, combining all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambiance of a country inn.\u00a0 The beautifully appointed large picture windows of this luxury barge cruise provide amazing views of the countryside. She takes you on a lovely voyage along the River Rh\u00f4ne.\u00a0 Aboard Napoleon, you\u2019ll forget about time as you gaze on views of the French countryside.<\/p>\n

This part of Provence is famous for never-ending vistas of tiled roofs, historic monuments, lavender fields and olive groves. This region has a sophisticated culture dating back to Roman times.<\/p>\n

Excursions lead to the wine region of Ch\u00e2teauneuf-du-Pape and the delightful towns of Avignon and Arles. Visits to St R\u00e9my, birthplace of Nostradamus, and the ancient sites of Pont du Gard and Glanum are also part of the action-packed agenda.<\/p>\n

Napoleon, the luxury Provence barge cruise offers you every facility you can think of aboard a barge cruise.\u00a0 A sun deck with Jacuzzi and exercise equipment is located on the top deck while the main deck contains the salon, dining room and one state cabin. The beds are king-sized doubles, which can be arranged as twins if desired. In suite bathrooms are fitted with a pedestal basin, a shower stall, and a flush pumped water closet.<\/p>\n

The Hirondelle<\/strong> is equally wonderful and enriched with all amenities as Napoleon. She cruises in Southern Burgundy on the Canal du Centre, the River Saone and the Canal du Rhone au Rhin between Chagny and Besancon. Along this route, you will enjoy a wine tasting at Chateau Chassagne Montrachet, a visit to Beaune with its famous Hospice, as well as visits to the quaint town of Dole and beautiful old city of Besancon.<\/p>\n

This eight-passenger Burgundy barge cruise has four beautifully appointed staterooms, three with twin beds and one with a double bed. \u00a0Each stateroom has a private bathroom with shower as well as large windows that open well above the waterline. There is a spacious living room\/dining salon, sun deck with lounge chairs and sheltering umbrellas, stereo, games, writing desk and reading material. The Hirondelle provides bicycles for cycling along the towpath and into villages, and has a minibus for excursions to local landmarks.\u00a0 The large windows and the sundeck on the top deck of the Hirondelle make it easy for you to enjoy the passing scenery.<\/p>\n

In the evening, your crew prepares an elegant five course gourmet dinner graced by fine wines and cheeses that are unknown outside of France. Dining\u00a0aboard the Hirondelle is among\u00a0the\u00a0highlights\u00a0of\u00a0the cruise. Our\u00a0five-course candlelit dinners are a\u00a0 special treat. You will enjoy a buffet style continental breakfast, large lunch including p\u00e2t\u00e9s, cheeses, cold meats, tarts, terrines and salad. Dinners are always plated with at least four courses and complementary wines.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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