French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune : New Route Summer 2016

We'd like to remind you that the French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE will be cruising a new route on the Canal du Midi this summer and they have a SPECIAL OFFER...

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune - Barge Charters in the south of France on the Canal du Midi

NEW ROUTE

THE FRENCH HOTEL BARGE CLAIR DE LUNE typically cruises the Canal du Midi between the little village of Le Somail and the old fortified city of Carcassonne. BUT this summer between July 17 and September 24, 2016, they will be altering their route with a new itinerary between Trebes and Naurouze, thus allowing another voyage of exploration along this historic canal.

Click image to enlarge map

During this summer period, guests on board Clair de Lune will enjoy an extra insight into the 330-year old Canal du Midi and the Languedoc-Roussillon region. She will cruise a route further west between Trebes and Naurouze on a gentle voyage through delightful countryside past canal-side villages and under the pretty, arched bridges that make this waterway so special.

Along the way, there will be excursions to some of the most interesting places the region has to offer, such as Castelnaudary, home of the classic French dish, cassoulet. Clair de Lune will also traverse the impressive Fresquel aqueduct en route to her final destination of Nuarouze, the canal’s highest point. And to quench the thirst during this relaxing summer cruise, there will be even be a private tasting at a winery producing the region’s distinctive sparkling wine, Limoux. (See sample summer 2016 itinerary HERE).

This is a fabulous cruise for wine, food, and history lovers alike.

SPECIAL OFFER:

Book before February 15, 2016 and receive a $6000 discount off the full-boat, private charter price for July and August 2016 cruises. This is still advantageous even if you are a group of four, for example.

COMPARE STANDARD PRICES FOR SUMMER 2016

WITH DISCOUNTED RATE

	VALUE SEASON July 24-Aug 27	REGULAR SEASON July 3-23, Aug 28-Sept 3
Private Charter 6 guests	$29,000 (-$6000=$23,000)	$32,500 (-$6000=$26,500)
Private Charter 5 Guests	$27,800 (special=$23,000)	$31,100 (special=$26,500)
Private Charter 4 guests	$26,600 (special=$23,000)	$29,700 (special=$26,500)

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune - Barging Cruises on the Canal du Midi, France

The French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune offers all-inclusive, crewed barging cruise vacations for up to six guests for private full-boat charters or by individual cabins aboard a cabin cruise week. Enjoy her three stylish cabin suites, sun-deck with spa pool and, of course, bicycles for exploring the towpath, countryside, and nearby villages.

Clair de Lune's standard itinerary (cruises the Canal du Midi between the charming village of Le Somail and the fortified city of Carcassonne, where you will discover some of the most beautiful scenery in the south of France along the way.  During your voyage along the tree-lined Canal du Midi you will visit historical sites such as the spectacular Cathar town of Minerve, the elegant city of Narbonne, and enjoy wine tastings at renowned local domaines.



You can find lots of information about Clair de Lune in our online brochure such as sample itineraries, rates, crew, cuisine & wine aboard including sample mentus, and details about the barge's layout, accommodations and amenities. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to book!

Let's Go Barging In 2016 !

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CLAIR DE LUNE 
View Clair de Lune online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune: New route for summer 2016 - Canal du Midi, France

The French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune cruises the Canal du Midi between the little village of Le Somail and the old fortified city of Carcassonne... but, this summer between July 17 and September 24, 2016, they will be altering their route with an itinerary between Trebes and Naurouze, thus allowing another voyage of exploration along this historic canal.

Click image to enlarge map

During this summer period, guests on board Clair de Lune will enjoy an extra insight into the 330-year old Canal du Midi and the Languedoc-Roussillon region. She will cruise a route further west from Trebes to Naurouze on a gentle voyage through delightful countryside past canal-side villages and under the pretty, arched bridges that make this waterway so special.

Along the way, there will be excursions to some of the most interesting places the region has to offer, such as Castelnaudary, home of the classic French dish, cassoulet. Clair de Lune will also traverse the impressive Fresquel aqueduct en route to her final destination of Nuarouze, the canal’s highest point. And to quench the thirst during this relaxing summer cruise, there will be even be a private tasting at a winery producing the region’s distinctive sparkling wine, Limoux. (See sample summer 2016 itinerary HERE).

This is a fabulous cruise for wine, food, and history lovers alike.

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune - Barging Cruises on the Canal du Midi, France

The French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune offers all-inclusive, crewed barging cruise vacations for up to six guests for private full-boat charters or by individual cabins aboard a cabin cruise week. Enjoy her three stylish cabin suites, sun-deck with spa pool and, of course, bicycles for exploring the towpath.

Clair de Lune's stardard itinerary cruises the Canal du Midi between the charming village of Le Somail and the fortified city of Carcassonne, where you will discover some of the most beautiful scenery in the south of France along the way.  During your voyage along the tree-lined Canal du Midi you will visit historical sites such as the spectacular Cathar town of Minerve, the elegant city of Narbonne, and enjoy wine tastings at renowned local domaines.



Check for SPECIAL OFFERS

You can find lots of information about Clair de Lune in our online brochure such as sample itineraries, rates, crew, cuisine & wine aboard including sample mentus, and details about the barge's layout, accommodations and amenities. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to book!

Let's Go Barging In 2016 !

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CLAIR DE LUNE 
View Clair de Lune online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE: New Video

We have a new video for the French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE that we'd like to share with you.

Hotel Barge Clair de Lune Video - French barging cruises on the Canal du Midi, France

Clair de Lune, a 6-passenger all-inclusive crewed hotel barge, cruises the Canal du Midi between the charming village of Le Somail and the fortified city of Carcassonne, discovering some of the most beautiful scenery in the south of France along the way. During our voyage along the tree-lined Canal du Midi we visit historical sites such as the spectacular Cathar town of Minerve, the elegant city of Narbonne and enjoy wine tastings at renowned local domaines.

See our recent post on Clair de Lune: CLICK HERE

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CLAIR DE LUNE 
View Clair de Lunes' online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE - New Brochure

We have been busy creating a new brochure for the French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE and it is now online.

The Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE offers all-inclusive, luxury, crewed barging cruise vacations for up to six guests for private full-boat charters or by individual cabins aboard a cabin cruise week.

Clair de Lune cruises the Canal du Midi between the charming village of Le Somail and the fortified city of Carcassonne, where you will discover some of the most beautiful scenery in the south of France along the way.  During your voyage along the tree-lined Canal du Midi you will visit historical sites such as the spectacular Cathar town of Minerve, the elegant city of Narbonne, and enjoy wine tastings at renowned local domaines.

You can find lots of information about Clair de Lune in our new online brochure such as sample itineraries, rates, crew, cuisine & wine aboard including sample mentus, and details about the barge's layout, accommodations and amenities. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or if you want to book!

SEPTEMBER AVAILABILITY:

As you probably know, September is one of the most popular months for barging and it books up fast. But, you are in luck... Clair de Lune has September 1-7 completely open so they are available for a private barge trip for up to 6 guests or book an individual cabin and open up a cabin cruise week. They also have one cabin available for the week of September 23-29, 2013.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CLAIR DE LUNE 
View Clair de Lunes' online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Springtime Barging Vacation Cruises on Canal du Midi, France

Spring is the perfect time to enjoy a hotel barge cruise on the Canal du Midi in Southern France for many reasons:

• The weather is mild and sunny
• The colors of Spring are enchanting
• The pace of life on the canal is quiet and relaxing, and 
• Exploring the towpath and local villages on foot or bicycle is a true delight
• Alfresco lunches and lounging in the on-deck spa pool are a real plus
• Excursions to historic places like Carcassonne and Narbonne

VIDEO: Hotel Barge Cruises on the 330-year old Canal du Midi in the south of France

VIDEO: Hotel Barge Cruises on the 330-year old Canal du Midi in the south of France

It's the ideal time for hotel barge cruising and we are now offering great savings (EXPIRED) on four of our hotel barges for selected cruises in Spring 2013:

ANJODI: up to 8 guests in 4 cabins

• Cabin Cruises:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates:
• Private Charter:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates:
• Brochure: http://www.bargecharters.com/barges/anjodi/

CLAIR DE LUNE:

• Cabin Cruises:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates: 
• Private Charter:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates:
• Brochure: http://www.bargecharters.com/barges/clair-de-lune/
  

EMMA: 5 or 6-night bookings

• Cabin Cruises:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates: 
• Private Charter:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates: 
• Brochure: http://www.bargecharters.com/barges/emma/

ENCHANTE:

• Cabin Cruises:
• Discount:  Expired
• Dates:
• Private Charter:
• Discount: Expired
• Dates:
• Brochure: http://www.bargecharters.com/barges/enchante/

Watch more videos about barge charters along the Canal du Midi:  CLICK HERE

Take a trip through gorgeous countryside and medieval cities of southern France.

The 300-year old Canal du Midi skirts the sun-drenched shores of the Mediterranean before meandering inland through ancient villages, Roman fortifications and famed vineyards. This canal is defined by its beauty, lined with plane trees and crossed by pretty arched bridges. The Mediterranean weather and pace of life is relaxed and lulls you into unwinding as you cruise sedately along.

This is the perfect place for cycling or walking along scenic tow paths, or simply watching the scenery pass by as you relax on deck with a cool drink. In the distance you can see the Pyrenees, whereas closer to hand are the vineyards that stretch for thousands of square miles. Enjoy private wine tastings at chateaux en route, locations that vary with your choice of barge.

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

 

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French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE : 2012 Rates - Canal du Midi, France

The French Hotel Barge CLAIR DE LUNE has sent us their 2012 rates. Clair de Lune is available for barging charters for up to 6 guests and cruises the canal du midi in the south of France.

 French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune

Clair de Lune's standard excursions can, if you wish, be modified and personalized according to your interests, and visits to domains and wine tastings can be organized around the cruise. Wellness cruises are also offered.

UPDATE: March 1, 2012: Clair de Lune is now offering Half-Board  cruises (same except lunch not included) for 10% off normal rates.

2012 RATES

CLASSIC CRUISE

# Guests	| Season	| 6 nights	| 5 nights	| 4 nights	| 3 nights
* 2 guests	| Value	| $17,370	| $15,576	| $13,200	| $10,890
	| Regular	| $19,740	| $17,700	| $15,000	| $12,375
* 4 guests	| Value	| $19,140	| $16,720	| $14,432	| $12,056
	| Regular	| $21,750	| $19,000	| $16,400	| $13,700
* 6 guests	| Value	| $22,000	| $19,800	| $16,720	| $13,200
	| Regular	| $25,000	| $22,500	| $19,000	| $15,000

Value Season: March 31-May 18 / July 7-Aug 31 / Oct 26-Nov 9, 2012

Regular Season: May 19-July 6 / September 1-October 5, 2012

2012 RATES

WELLNESS CRUISE

# Guests	| Season	| 6 nights	| 5 nights	| 4 nights	| 3 nights
* 2 guests	| Value	| $18,000	| $15,750	| $13,050	| $10,350
	| Regular	| $20,000	| $17,500	| $14,500	| $11,500
* 4 guests	| Value	| $20,700	| $18,450	| $15,750	| $13,050
	| Regular	| $23,000	| $20,500	| $17,500	| $14,500

Value Season: March 31-May 18 / July 7-Aug 31 / Oct 26-Nov 9, 2012

Regular Season: May 19-July 6 / September 1-October 5, 2012

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book CLAIR DE LUNE 
View Clair de Lune's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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FRENCH HOTEL BARGE CLAIR DE LUNE - Special offer - Canal du Midi France

FRENCH HOTEL BARGE CLAIR DE LUNE - Canal du Midi, South of France



Book the French hotel barge CLAIR DU LUNE before January 31, 2009 and receive a 15% discount off the normal price of their "Classic Midi Cruise" (example: $24,650 for 6-person main season charter rather than normal $29,000)

RATES (Main Season: May 16 to July 10 & August 29 to October 16)

• Private charter, 6 guests: $29,000
• Private charter, 5 guests: $28,400
• Private charter, 4 guests: $27,750
• Shared charter, 1 cabin for 2 people: $10,600 (i.e. $5,300 each)

RATES (Value Season: March to May 15 & July 11 to August 28 & October 17 to November)

• Private charter, up to 6 guests: $27,500

MIDI CLASSIC CRUISE - What's included!

• Seven days, six nights
• Accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 double staterooms, each with ensuite heads
• Four crew
• Champagne welcome aboard by captain and crew, all meals including morning coffee and afternoon tea, a fine selection of Languedoc-Roussillon wines, and drinks from open bar.
• All proposed excursions with their guide in Clair de Lune's air conditioned minibus, including entrance fees.
• Use of on-board bicycles and jacuzzi
• Round trip transfers in minibus from pre-arranged meeting point to Clair de Lune and return after the barge cruise

CLAIR DE LUNE'S on-line brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections soon to take advantage of this special offer: CLICK HERE

Visit the barging section of our web site:
http:www.paradiseconnections.com/barges.html

CLAIR DE LUNE - NEW B&B SUMMER CRUISE

The French hotel barge CLAIR DE LUNE is offering a Bed & Breakfast cruise for Summer 2009 along the Canal du Midi between Beziers and Carcassonne.



Cruises starts: Saturday afternoon 4.pm ending the following Friday morning after breakfast at about 10.am

RATES : $19,000 for up to 6 guests, private charter

What is included:

• 7 days, 6 night cruise
• Two crew of captain and hostess
• Accommodation for up to 6 guests in 3 double staterooms, each with ensuite heads
• Champagne welcome
• French-style breakfast
• Transfers to and from the barge to pre-arranged meeting point.
• Escorted excursions to Carcassonne and Narbonne in Clair de Lune's air conditioned mini van.
• Use of the on-board bicycles and jacuzzi.
• Provisioning: You will be able to buy local products to enable you to have a light lunch on board. A refrigerator will be made available to you for this purpose

Not included:

• Dinners and fine wines and beverages from the bar and cellar.
• The luncheons in Carcassonne and Narbonne are at guests' expense.

BED & BREAKFAST CRUISE ITINERARY : Canal du Midi, Beziers to Carcassonne

Saturday – Guests are met at 4:00 PM in Béziers and transferred to Clair de Lune, moored
nearby. Welcome aboard champagne reception with canapés, meet the Captain and crew. Settle in and enjoy the Jacuzzi while you cruise to your first overnight mooring in Villeneuve-les-Beziers. Dinner in or near Villeneuve at your expense. There is a choice of restaurants, some need a reservation that can be made by your hostess upon boarding.

Sunday – During the morning cruise we cross the aqueduct over the river Orb up the canal and ascend the seven-locks of Foncerannes in Beziers. Lunch in or near Colombier. Afternoon cruise involves picturesque views of the tree-lined canal. You can enjoy the Jacuzzi and sundeck or perhaps cycle or walk at your leisure. There is enough time to visit the Oppidum d’Enserune, a 2500-year old hilltop archeological city-site located near the canal’s only tunnel at Malpas. Evening mooring and dinner in Pouilles. Jane Martin (ex-barge chef) has opened a restaurant and there is an other restaurant in the port.

Monday –Morning cruise to Capestang where you can enjoy lunch. Time to visit Capestang
and stroll through the tree-covered square. The afternoon cruise takes us along the meandering canal to our evening mooring near the village of Argeliers. Perhaps an active guest may desire an invigorating cycle along little vineyard tracks up to the village of Quarante to view its thousand-year old Romanesque church, a true gem of the Languedoc region. Overnight stop in the country side near village of Argelliers, with a few restaurants to choose from.

Tuesday – After breakfast an escorted visit in our air-conditioned van to Narbonne,
founded in 118 B.C. by the Romans as their Capital in Gaul, the towering 13th century Gothic Cathedral and the 100-year-old covered market with its wonderful selection of fresh seafood, fruit, vegetables, cheese and many other delicious delicacies. There are also the chariot-rutted paving stones of the Roman road the “Via Domitia” in the central square where one can enjoy an espresso or cappuccino or visit the impressive Archaeological museum, the Fine Arts museum or shop and browse the boutiques along the quaint pedestrian streets. Enjoy Lunch with the locals at the market’s restaurant. They only serve the produce from the market. After lunch return to Clair de Lune for some more cruising to the evening’s mooring. A short stop-over in the picturesque hamlet of Le Somail and browse the collection of its famous ‘used & rare bookshop’. Overnight mooring in Paraza or Vantenac We moor near the chateau of Ventenac and can sample some of the local wine of the region. with a tapas bar on the port in Paraza or nice farmhouse-style cooking in the village.

Wednesday – Morning cruise and lunch stop in the countryside near the wine-cellars of
Bassanel. The new owners welcome you in the old barn decorated with the old time tools for wine making. Wines variety like Vionier Chardonnay Grenache and of course some of the oak aged Minnervois wines. Afternoon cruise to Homps or if you like a bike ride to Olanzac just a mile and a half from the canal and visit its lovely town square. Homps has a large choice of restaurants, bakeries, bistros, snack-bars. Return to the barge for more cruising up through the locks to a village of where we will moor for the night.

Thursday – An escorted morning visit in our air-conditioned van to the fortified medieval town of Carcassonne, another World Heritage site. 1700 years of history await you with its impressive double walls and 52 towers, the Romanesque and Gothic Cathedral with its gorgeous 13th century rose windows and the winding cobbled streets lined with boutiques. Lunch in Carcassonne will provide an excellent opportunity to try a Cassoulet, the regional stew of beans, duck or goose along with sausage from Toulouse. Afterwards you return to Clair de Lune to continue cruising, to the old town of Trebe built as a Roman observation post on the confluence of two rivers l’Aude,giving its name to the region, and l’Orbiel. A wide choice of restaurants in our overnight stop in Trebe.

Friday – After breakfast, disembark Clair de Lune to be transferred to a pre-arranged departure point for the next leg of your travels.

CLAIR DE LUNE'S on-line brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections soon to take advantage of this special offer: CLICK HERE

Visit the barging section of our web site:
http:www.paradiseconnections.com/barges.html

French Barge CLAIR DE LUNE - Special offer 2009

Berend of the French hotel barge Clair de Lune which cruises the canal du midi in the south of France, just wrote to let us know of a special discount that he is offering...

• 15% price reduction off the standard rates listed below on bookings confirmed by January 15, 2009

2009 RATES FOR CLAIR DE LUNE:

Value Season rates:

March - May 15 / July 11 - August 28 / October 17 - November

• $27,500 : Private charter for up to 6 guests
• $5,300 : per person, double occupancy, shared boat charter

Regular Season rates:

May 16 - July 10 / August 29 - October 16

• $27,750 : Private charter for up to 4 guests
• $28,400 : Private charter for 5 guests
• $29,000 : Private charter for 6 guests
• $5,300 : per person, double occupancy, shared boat charter

View CLAIR DE LUNE's online brochure: CLICK HERE

Contact Paradise Connections for booking & more info: CLICK HERE

Visit the barging section of our website: CLICK HERE

Looking forward to your inquiries!

French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune - Cabin Available

The French Hotel Barge Clair de Lune has one cabin available on their Canal du Midi cruise taking place from Carcassonne to Beziers, May 31 - June 6, 2008.



All inclusive luxury French hotel barge Clair de Lune:

• 100-ft Long
• Four Crew
• Six Guests
• Three guest cabins with ensuite bathrooms
• Cabins can be made up with either a Queen or 2 Twin beds
• Large picture windows
• Outdoor Jacuzzi
• Air conditioning
• Central heating

Price:

• $9,400 per cabin (double occupancy)
• $2,400 supplement for single occupancy ($7,100)
  

View Clair de Lune's brochure: CLICK HERE
Book now! Contact Paradise Connections : CLICK HERE

Barging in the South of France this season 2007

Thinking about vacation on a barge in France this summer 2007? If you want to book a cabin, be quick as there's not too many opportunities left!

Here's a few good choices:

EMMA:

• June 30 - July 6 : 1 cabin available
• Sept 29 - Oct 5 : 2 cabins available

CLAIR DE LUNE:

• May 19-25 : 1 cabin available
• June 3-6 : 3 cabins available
• June 30 - July 6 : 2 cabins available

There are still a few open weeks for private charters. Let us know what you're looking for!

CLICK HERE to view the various barges:
http://www.paradiseconnections.com/barges/france/index.html

For more information, contact Paradise Connections yacht charters : CLICK HERE