 The Hirondelle The Hirondelle cruises some of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône, the River Rhin and the River Saône.
The large windows, well above the water line, and the sun-deck on the top deck of the boat make it easy for you to enjoy the passing scenery of Burgundy and Franche-Comté: renowned for their vineyards, Gothic churches and abbeys, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque villages.
It is a region of France in which gastronomic delights and the art of living have reigned supreme since Roman times.
Excursions are arranged to places with story-book names, whether it be the quaint town of Dole, the famous museum in Dijon, the castle in Châteauneuf or to Besançon, birthplace of Victor Hugo. On board The Hirondelle Itineraries
Burgundy and Côte d'Or - Franche-Comté - River Saône- Rhône and Canal du Centre (Central France)
The Hirondelle cruises the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in Burgundy and Franche-Comté: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône au Rhin and the River Saône.
Excursions are arranged to places with story-book names, whether it be the quaint town of Dole, the famous museum in Dijon, the castle in Châteauneuf or to Besançon, birthplace of Victor Hugo. |
2008 Schedule
April-October, annual | Months | Departure Dates | Journeys | | Apr 2008 |
06
13
20
27
|
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
| | May 2008 |
04
11
18
25
|
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
| | Jun 2008 |
01
08
15
22
29 |
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - Besancon
Besancon - Dijon
Dijon - Besancon
| Jul 2008 |
06
13
20
27
|
Besancon - St Léger
St Léger - Besancon
Besancon - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
| | Aug 2008 |
03
10
17
24
31
|
Escommes - St Jean
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - Besancon
Besancon - St Léger
| | Sep 2008 |
07
14
21
28
|
St Léger - Besancon
Besancon - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
| | Oct 2008 |
05
12
19
26
|
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean
| Prices | 6 nights | 2008 | | 8 passengers | $ 33,000 | | 6 passengers | $ 28,600 | | Individual fare | $ 4,620 |
Prices are from and may vary depending on the season.
Private charter for up to 8 passengers. Or per person, based on double occupancy. What’s Included - First-class TGV train from Paris to the destination station
- 6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
- Breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner each day
- Refreshments on board after excursions
- Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
- Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
- Use of bicycles
- Air-conditioned mini-van with driver for sightseeing
- All transfers
Gratuities and Insurance are not included. | Deck Plan | | | Guests | Eight | | Crew | Four | | | Dimensions | | | Length | 128 ft | | Width (Beam) | 17 ft | | Decks | 1 | | | | | State Room 1 | | | Bedroom | 9'6" x 10'8" | | Bathroom (shower) | 10'8"x 3'6" | | | | | State Room 2 | | | Bedroom (Twin Bed) | 11'5" x 10'8" | | Bathroom (shower) | 6'6" x 3' | | | | | State Room 3 | | | Bedroom (Twin Bed) | 10'8" x 9'8" | | Bathroom (shower) | 6'6" x 3' | | | | | State Room 4 | | | Bedroom (Twin Bed) | 10'8" x 9'8" | | Bathroom (shower) | 6'6" x 3' |
|  | | Facilities - Air conditioning
- Games
- Hairdryer
- Hifi/Stereo (in salon)
- Shaver Socket 110-220V (Converter available)
- Writing Desk
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