All About Hotel Barge Charters: French Hotel Barge Rosa: Bordeaux Cruises, New Itinerary for 2014

Monday, February 10, 2014

French Hotel Barge Rosa: Bordeaux Cruises, New Itinerary for 2014

New for 2014... The French Hotel Barge Rosa has an alternate itinerary for late summer/autumn which features more of the renowned Bordeaux wine region on the Canal de Garonne between Castets-en-Dorthe and Boe.

The new itinerary includes a visit to Saint Emilion, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and tastings of premier cru and grand cru wines. This route is offered from August 17th through the end of October 2014.

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CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS: BORDEAUX

Tour of the famous Saint Emilion
Visit the impressive Château de Duras
Visit to the Bastide village of Vianne and ancient Barbaste
Wine, cheese and Armagnac tastings
Visits to the village of Le Mas d’Agenais and the colourful market of Marmande

2014 DATES & RATES for NEW itinerary between Castets-en-Dorthe and Boe:

VALUE SEASON: August 17-23 and Oct 12-Nov 1, 2014

Cabin cruise week: $8100/cabin ($4050/person, double occupancy)

Private charter:

6 guests: $28,000

7 guests: $29,000

8 guests: $30,000

Special: August 17 departure = $27,000 for up to 8 guests

REGULAR SEASON: August 24-Oct 11, 2014

Cabin cruise week: $9180/cabin ($4590/person, double occupancy)

Special: August 24th departure = $8180/cabin

Private charter:

6 guests: $32,000

7 guests: $33,250

8 guests: $34,500

Rosa still has good availability for their standard Agen to Montauban itinerary, too. Inquire for dates.

SPECIAL OFFERS (current as of February 10, 2014, subject to change. Inquire.)

Private Charters:

April 20 & 27 departures: $6000 off 8-pax rate

July & August departures: $3000 off 8-pax rate

Cabin Cruises:

May 4; July 6, 13, 20: and August 24 departures: $1000 off cabin

Rosa's charming accommodation for eight guests features two double and two twin-bedded staterooms, all with private ensuite bathrooms, and a redesigned saloon that gives direct access onto the spacious sundeck. A cruise on Rosa is the ideal way to explore this beautiful, pastoral region of Southwest France.

The Garonne Canal, also known as the Canal des Deux Mers, links the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, passing through the region of l'Occitanie -- a veritable palette of colours and scents created by orchards and vineyards before joining the Canal du Midi. Visit historic fortified bastides, learn about the region's artists and rural culture, and cruise by picturesque old villages and quaint farms. Of course, as this cruise is near Bordeaux wine country, there will be plenty of opportunity to sample a part of France where good food and wine is a way of life.