French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE - Special offer June 2010

The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE has a special offer [EXPIRED]for their 2010 June 6th and June 20th cruises.

French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE Canal du Midi & Camargue/Provence barging cruises in the South of France

SPECIAL RATE : EXPIRED

The French Hotel Barge Enchanté was recently completely refurbished to the highest standard and began her chartering career August 2009.

Enchanté provides luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 equal en-suite twin or double suites (approx. 200sq ft each).  Each cabin has its own superbly appointed ensuite bathroom with shower and luxurious bath products.

Enchanté is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere.  She has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable.  Enchanté has a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef, internet connection on board and a guest computer available, DVD/TV, CD/iPod sound system, and air conditioning throughout. She also has a spacious sun deck, with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and luxurious sun loungers.

Enchanté's highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour Guide and Stewardess, led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise is memorable and more.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book Enchanté 
View Enchanté's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge ROSA - Special offer Sept-Oct 2010

The French Hotel Barge ROSA which will begin chartering in Southwest France in August 2010 after their refurbishment, is offering a 25% discount for full-boat, 8-passenger, charters in September and October 2010.

Rosa's new route between Agen and Montauban on the Canal des Deux Mers features the best that Gascony has to offer, including private wine, Armagnac and foie gras tastings; the picturesque French countryside; and interesting excursions.

You may have already seen Rosa who was featured in the very successful BBC television series, French Odyssey with Celebrity Chef Rick Stein.

Rosa is fully air conditioned and will accommodate up to 8 guests. Her flexible layout will have two double-bedded and two twin-bedded staterooms, with full ensuite private bathrooms. The salon is particularly welcoming and features attractive wood panelling, comfortable seating and a cosy bar. The remodelling will ensure easier access directly onto the good sized sundeck and not via the side decks as previously. Rosa has an enthusiastic new French owner and an experienced crew of 4.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book ROSA 
View Rosa's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge EMMA : The Dream Team

Liz, owner of the French Hotel Barge EMMA, sent us an email with their latest booking calendar:

The Dream Team: Liz, René, Anita, and Chris

Hi everyone, please find attached our latest planning. Just finished a wonderful week with great guests who dubbed us "The Dream Team for warmth and hospitality" which we are of course;  Would love to see a few of the gaps get filled in.
-- Amitiés Liz

Here's EMMA's current availability for 2010:

• June 19-25: Open
• June 26 - July 2: Two cabins (of 3) open
• July 31 - Aug 6: Open
• Aug 7-13: Open
• Aug 14-20: Open
• Aug 21-27: Open
• Oct 2-8: Open
• Oct 23-29: Open

French Hotel Barge EMMA's standard itinerary typically cruises the canal du midi in the South of France between Carcassonne and Bezièrs. Should you have a special request for another part of the canal please let us know as if we have enough notice, EMMA may be able to accommodate a change in their plans.

EMMA is fully air conditioned and also has central heating. There are three guest cabins; one has a double bed, while the other two can be configured as either doubles or twins. Beautiful handmade Irish quilts from Oonagh Morisson add that extra touch of luxury. Each guest cabin has its own private, ensuite bathroom with sink, toilet and a normal sized shower with sliding doors.  And, of course, EMMA has bicycles and a minivan to chauffeur you to various excursions.

Learn more about The Dream Team by reading EMMA's Crew Profile, then contact Paradise Connections to book your barging trip!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book EMMA 
View Emma's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barges: a few more specials for 2010

Here are a few more special offers / discounts on French Hotel Barges for the 2010 season.

Alouette ~~~ Napoleon ~~~ Hirondelle

• Special offers for 2010 season (deposit by June 24, 2010):

BARGE	ROUTE	DATES	DISCOUNT
Alouette	Canal du Midi France	2010 season	Complimentary night at 5* Paris hotel
Napoleon	Provence France	2010 season	Double cabin offer: 50% off 2nd person
Hirondelle	Burgundy France	2010 season	Double cabin offer: 50% off 2nd person

Our vacations are all-inclusive, which means:
6 Nights accommodation on board in an air-conditioned, en-suite cabin.
The services of an experienced Captain / Host, Chef, Housekeeper(s), Driver/Tour Guide.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard. All lunch and evening meals aboard are a gastronomic adventure using local produce.
A local lunch ashore, once per week on most barges.
An excellent selection of fine regional and international wines and spirits, plus an all day open bar, tea and coffee.
Daily excursions by chauffeured minivan and inclusive entry fees to castles, vineyards, markets and other local places of interest.
Use of barge facilities such as bicycles, boules, barge library and on certain vessels, a spa pool.
Return transfers to and from local meeting/drop off point.

See previous post for more 2010 specials on Hotel Barges.

Contact Paradise Connections, your barging specialists, to take advantage of these special offers for:

Barging in France, Barging in Scotland, Barging in Ireland, Barging in England, Guided Walking Tour Cruises, and Golfing, too!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge L'IMPRESSIONNISTE - new photo

Captain James has sent us a photo of the newly refurbished salon of the French Hotel Barge l'IMPRESSIONNISTE.

French Hotel Barge l'IMPRESSIONNISTE - Barging in France on the Burgundy canals

The new leather sofas look very nice and comfortable. Perhaps you'd like to try them out :)

Be sure to check out l'Impressionniste's special offers for Summer 2010.

L'Impressionniste travels through the renowned wine-producing region of central Burgundy cruising between Dijon and Escommes along the Canal de Bourgogne, France.

This hotel barge accommodates up to 13 guests in in 7 cabins, each with private ensuite bathrooms. You can have a private, full-barge charter or you can book a cabin and meet new friends on a shared charter week. For more details concerning this elegant barge and barging cruises, view l'Impressionniste's online brochure.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book l'IMPRESSIONNISTE 
View l'Impressionniste's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Luxury Crewed French Hotel Barges - Barging Cruises in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, Italy, Germany

For a selection of luxury crewed hotel barges we represent, please visit our web site, view our blog, read our monthly barging newsletter, or contact us!

A barging cruise is a wonderful vacation for singles, couples, family, friends, and corporate trips too!

Come and explore the European waterways aboard a quality, luxury, all inclusive, crewed boutique hotel barge.

Visit our website to view barges in France, England, Scotland, Ireland, Holland / Belgium, Italy, Germany / Luxembourg

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Special Offers Summer 2010 Barging Cruises - Super Savings

We have special offers on select summer hotel barging trips.

Don't wait. Summer calendars are filling up.

Book your barging cruise with Paradise Connections NOW!

See June 3rd post for current special offers on Hotel Barges.

Contact Paradise Connections, your barging specialists, to take advantage of these special offers for:

Barging in France, Barging in Scotland, Barging in Ireland, Barging in England, Guided Walking Tour Cruises, and Golfing, too!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Barging in England - MAGNA CARTA special offers 2010 season

   
Have you ever fancied cruising down the Royal River Thames?  Well, here's your chance!

Magna Carta

The English Hotel Barge MAGNA CARTA has a special offer of a discount of $1000/cabin off their standard rates for the remaining open cabins for the 2010 season. This discount applies to both individual cabin bookings and private barge charters.

This brings the individual cabin rates down from $9000/wk/cabin to $8000/wk/cabin (May 2 through October 2, 2010) and from $7600 to $6600/wk/cabin for "Value season" (October 3 through December, 2010). You can find their full set of rates in our online brochure.

We would also like to remind you that Magna Carta has a special cabin cruise week (September 12-18, 2010) that offers GOLFING. Normally golf themed cruises are only available for private charters, so we hope that some of you golfers will be able to fit this into your schedule. Read our previous post HERE. But now, the rate is only $8000/wk per cabin!

Magna Carta also has many interesting theme cruises: art, antiques, family, Chelsea flower show, Hampton Court Palace flower show, golf, tennis, walking tour, World War II, West End theatre, Christmas, New Years... or ask if you have any other special interest...

MAGNA CARTA, cruising the Royal River Thames from London to Henley-on-Thames, England. A stately journey past royal palaces, quaint riverside towns, villages, a mixture of olde worlde England and the natural beauty of Surrey, Berkshire and Oxfordshire. From Henry VIII’s Hampton Court past Windsor Castle to Henley with frequent stops allowing plenty of time to wander and explore whilst Magna Carta follows this old Viking trading route deep into rural countryside. Gentle exploration are the keywords, with good cycling and walking opportunities as the elegant and spacious air-conditioned 8-passenger Magna Carta meanders her way inland.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book MAGNA CARTA 
View Magna Carta's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Hotel Barge Emma - Cabin available

 
How do you fancy a quick getaway and go barging in France along the canal du midi?

The French Hotel Barge EMMA has two cabins available for the week of May 22-28, 2010. The cruise direction will be Carcassonne towards Toulouse.

Liz, René, Anita, and Chris are waiting to welcome you aboard EMMA.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book EMMA 
View Emma's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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