Sunday, August 19, 2018

Barging Visit To Chateau de Ratilly with Hotel Barge Renaissance

French Barge Renaissance: Visit the Chateau de Ratilly



The Château de Ratilly, located near the village of Treigny in the rolling countryside of the Loire Valley, rises up like a lost magical fortress. The 12th-century castle's ancient walls have stood witness for centuries with stories to tell of battles won and lost. Magnificiently preserved,  Château de Ratilly is now the home of inspiration and artistic creation. Take time to wander through its transformed workspace and you will discover some of France's greatest potters at work.


Jeanne Pierlot, a potter by trade who made her apprenticeship at St Amand-en-Puisaye at Eugene Lion, and her husband Norbert, an actor, took ownership of the Château de Ratilly in 1951. Seeing the great artistic potential of the space, they repurposed the château into a pottery workshop and artists' haven becoming one of the very first "Center of Private Contemporary Art". Every year, for more than fifty years, concerts, original shows and major visual arts exhibitions have served contemporary artists in the unique setting of the castle.

The Pierlot’s five children have continued their parent’s dedication to the Château and its new-found purpose.

A tour of the grand Château de Ratilly will give a unique insight into the creative process of artists at work. The atmosphere may seem somewhat understated for such a grand historic monument and yet that just adds to its charm and the buzz that can be felt of inspiration in action.

The French Hotel Barge Renaissance which cruises the waterways of the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy includes the Château de Ratilly in their standard, classic cruise itinerary.

About The French Hotel Barge Renaissance


Renaissance


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



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Saturday, August 18, 2018

Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises - 2018 availability UPDATED Aug 28th

 LUXURY HOTEL BARGE CRUISES
 * Open Dates For 2018 * 

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 19, 2018

Here's a list of open dates for private barge charters (all cabins open) and for cabin cruises (some cabins already booked). If you wish, we can inquire if a fully-open, private charter week can be opened up for a cabin cruise week.

Special offers may apply! 

French Hotel Barge Anjodi - Cruising the Canal du Midi

 FRANCE - Canal du Midi

ANJODI

ATHOS

EMMA

ENCHANTE


 FRANCE - Loire Valley

NYMPHEA


 FRANCE - Upper Loire / Western Burgundy

RENAISSANCE


 FRANCE - Bordeaux

ROSA


 FRANCE - Northern Burgundy

L'ART DE VIVRE

LA BELLE EPOQUE


 FRANCE - Southern Burgundy

FINESSE

GRAND CRU

L'IMPRESSIONNISTE

PROSPERITE

RENDEZ-VOUS

SAVOIR VIVRE


 FRANCE - Alsace-Lorraine

LA NOUVELLE ETOILE

PANACHE


 ENGLAND - Thames

MAGNA CARTA


 SCOTLAND - Highlands

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER

SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND


 IRELAND - Shannon

SHANNON PRINCESS


 ITALY - Venice / Po Valley

LA BELLA VITA







Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barge trip
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 



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Sunday, August 05, 2018

Special Offers: Hotel Barges - UPDATED Aug 9th

We have updated the special offers on hotel barges. So, if you are looking for summer vacation ideas or for an ideal spot for a family reunion, we have the solution for you...

... a European barging cruise for groups ranging from 2 to 12 people. With 20% off charters and cabins on select departures for Summer and Autumn 2018, it's a good time to book a barge cruise!

We have also added early-bird discounts for the 2019 season.

Book now! Contact Paradise Connections.
CLICK HERE

Please visit our SPECIAL OFFERS page for details on discounts and special offers.


Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barge trip
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 


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Luxury Hotel Barge Cruises - 2018 availability UPDATED

 LUXURY HOTEL BARGE CRUISES
 * Open Dates For 2018 * 

UPDATED AUGUST 5, 2018

Here's a list of open dates for private barge charters (all cabins open) and for cabin cruises (some cabins already booked). If you wish, we can inquire if a fully-open, private charter week can be opened up for a cabin cruise week.

Special offers may apply! 

French Hotel Barge Anjodi - Cruising the Canal du Midi

 FRANCE - Canal du Midi

ANJODI

ATHOS

EMMA

ENCHANTE


 FRANCE - Loire Valley

NYMPHEA


 FRANCE - Upper Loire / Western Burgundy

RENAISSANCE


 FRANCE - Bordeaux

ROSA


 FRANCE - Northern Burgundy

L'ART DE VIVRE

LA BELLE EPOQUE


 FRANCE - Southern Burgundy

FINESSE

GRAND CRU

L'IMPRESSIONNISTE

PROSPERITE

RENDEZ-VOUS

SAVOIR VIVRE


 FRANCE - Alsace-Lorraine

LA NOUVELLE ETOILE

PANACHE


 ENGLAND - Thames

MAGNA CARTA


 SCOTLAND - Highlands

SCOTTISH HIGHLANDER

SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND


 IRELAND - Shannon

SHANNON PRINCESS


 ITALY - Venice / Po Valley

LA BELLA VITA






Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barge trip
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com
 



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Saturday, August 04, 2018

News update from French Hotel Barge EMMA

French Hotel Barge Emma - Barging cruises on the Canal du Midi, France

Liz from the French Hotel Barge Emma wrote to us this week from the cool mountains of Les Cevennes where they are taking a short break.

  • Emma will no longer be offering the 8-night surf & turf package with the Chateau Tower at Ventenac as the owners, Jodi and Peter, have decided to sell it and are looking for a larger property.
  •  For those of you who remember Emma's tour guide Rosie, she has just had her first baby, a little boy called Charlie. Hostess Amanda will be back on Emma for the second half of the season.
  • Barge Emma already has bookings for 2019 barging cruises on the Canal du Midi in the south of  France.
  • We would like to remind you of the 20% discount for the remaining 3 weeks still available for the 2018 season (see details below). 


 - SPECIAL OFFER - 


  • 20% off: September 1-7, 2018. 

    • Notice that this is for SEPTEMBER, the prime barging month of the year.
    • Availability: One cabin booked & 2 cabins open.
    • Price: Now only $4400/person, double occupancy.
    • Cruise route: Carcassone to Beziers.


  • 20% off:  September 22-28, 2018. 

    • Notice again that this cruise is for SEPTEMBER, the most coveted month of the year for barging. 
    • Availability: No cabins booked so Emma is available for private charter or for a cabin week.
    • Price:  Private charter for 6 guests = $24,000 (SAVE $6000). Private charter for 5 guests =  $21,600. Private charter for 4 guests = $20,000. If cabin week, then $4400/person, double occupancy.
    • Cruise route: Toulouse to Carcassone.


  • 20% off: October 13-19, 2018.

    • This is for a week in October which is quite a pleasant time for barging. 
    • Availability: One cabin booked & 2 cabins open. 
    • Price: Now only $4400/person, double occupancy. 
    • Cruise route: Carcassone to Beziers.
About The French Hotel Barge Emma


Emma

Book now! Contact Paradise Connections.
CLICK HERE



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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