 The Napoléon The Napoléon is Europe’s finest river cruiser, combining all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambience of a country inn. She is beautifully appointed with large picture windows that provide unsurpassed views of the countryside, accommodates up to 12 passengers.
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.
A region full of sophisticated architecture dating back to the Roman civilization and ruins of fortifications, arenas and aqueducts that continue to amaze modern engineers. The endless vistas of tiled roofs, lavender fields and olive groves are synonymous with Provence.
Excursions are arranged to the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the story book towns of Orange, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy, birthplace of Nostradamus and the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Pont-du-Gard and Glanum. On board The Alouette Itineraries
Canal du Midi - Provence - Camargue (South of France)
The Alouette cruises the beautiful tree-lined Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Béziers and is the ideal barge for a family holiday.
Languedoc-Roussillon is a region famous for its wines and gorgeous countryside and a rich historical texture. Fortified villages, castles and market towns provide a varied itinerary. Highlights of this area include Carcassonne, the most complete medieval, fortified city existing. |
2008 Schedule
April-October, annual | Months | Departure Dates | Journeys | | Sep 2007 |
02
09
16
23
30 |
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
| Oct 2007 |
07
14
21
|
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
St Jean - Lyon
| | Apr 2008 |
06
13
20
27
| Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain | | May 2008 |
04
11
18
25
|
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
| | Jun 2008 |
01
08
15
22
29 |
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
| Jul 2008 |
06
13
20
27
|
Arles - Tain
Tain - Tournus
Macon - Dijon (Grand Cru Special Cruise)
St Jean - Lyon
| Aug 2008 |
03
10
17
24
31
|
Lyon - Avignon
Arles - Tain
Tain - Chalon
Chalon - Tain
Tain - Arles
| Sep 2008 |
07
14
21
28
|
Arles - Tain
Tain -Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
| Oct 2008 |
05
12
19
26
|
Arles - Tain
Tain - Arles
Arles - Tain
Tain - St Jean
| Prices | 6 nights | 2008 | | 12 passengers | $ 57,200 | | 10 passengers | $ 51,700 | | 8 passengers | $ 46,200 | | Individual fare | $ 4,840 |
Quoted prices are from and may vary depending on the season.
Private hire for up to 12 passengers or individual bookings, 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 | Twelve | | Crew | Six-Seven | | | | Dimensions | | | Length | 129 ft | | Width (Beam) | 17.5 ft | | Decks | 3 | | | | | State Room 1 (upper deck) | | | Bedroom | 12'5" x 7'2" | | Bathroom (shower) | 9'4" x 4'3" | | | | | State Rooms 2 - 6 (lower deck) | | | Bedroom | 14' x 7'4" | | Bathroom (shower) | 8' x 4'6" | | | | Note : beds are changeable as double or twin
Facilities - Air Conditioning
- Games
- Hairdryer
- Hifi/Stereo (in salon)
- Intercom
- Piano (keyboard)
- Shaver Socket 110-220V (Converter available)
- Television (in cabin)
- Video (in cabin)
- Writing Desk
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