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General Information

 

 

Cruises are scheduled weekly from Sunday late afternoon to Saturday morning after breakfast (6 nights accommodations).

Two weeks cruises are available upon request.

L'Etoile can accommodate a maximum of 7/8 guests.

L'Estello can accommodate a maximum of 20 guests.

The vessels can cruise in tandem for groups of up to 28 guests.

Children over the age of 5 are welcome. Please check out our 'children-s itinerary in Provence!

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Half Board: (L'Etoile only) includes your first night's dinner, breakfasts and lunches with local wines. All other dinners are off the barge at your expense.

Full Board: includes all meals with local/fine wines on board.

Both options include a champagne welcome, aperitifs, open bar (L'Etoile only), wines, soft drinks and bottled water while on board.

 
 

Schedules

Ballooning excursions are available

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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L'Estello

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule
L'Etoile
maximum of 8 guests
Region
2011 Date
Cruise Route

Provence/Camargue

March 27 - April 2 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 3 - 9 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
April 10 - 16 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 17 - 23 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
April 24 - Avril 30 Avignon - Aigues Mortes

May 1 - 7

Aigues Mortes - Avignon
May 8 - 14 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Provence/Camargue May 15 - 22 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
May 22 - 28 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
May 29 - June 4 BOOKED
June 5 - 11 BOOKED
June 12 - 18 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
June 19 - 25 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Provence/Camargue June 26 - July 2 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
July 3 - 9 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
July 10 - 16 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
July 17 - 23 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
July 24 - 30 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue July 31 - 6 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
August 7 - 13 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
August 14 - 20 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
August 21 - 27 BOOKED
August 28 - Sept. 3 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Sept. 4 - 10 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue Sept. 11 - 17 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Sept. 18 - 24 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Sept. 25 - Oct 1 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Oct. 2 - Oct. 8 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue Oct. 9 - 15 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Oct. 16 - 22 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Oct. 23 - Oct 29 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Oct. 30 - Nov. 5 Aigues Mortes - Avignon

 

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Schedule

L'Estello2012

scheduleL'Estello

book now for 2012 !

maximum of 20 guests

Region
2011 Date
Cruise Route
Provence/Camargue March 27 - April 2 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 3 - 9 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
April 10 - 16 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 17 - 23 OPTION
April 24 - 30 Avignon - Aigues Mortes

May 1 - 7

Aigues Mortes - Avignon
May 8 - 14 OPTION
Provence/Camargue May 15 - 21 BOOKED
May 22 - 29 BOOKED
May 29 - June 5 BOOKED
June 5 - 12 BOOKED
June 12 - 19 BOOKED
June 19 - 26 BOOKED
Provence/Camargue June 26 - July 3 BOOKED
July 3 - 10 BOOKED
July 10 - 17 BOOKED
July 17 - 24 BOOKED
July 24 - 31 BOOKED
Provence/Camargue July 31 - 7 BOOKED
August 7 - 14 BOOKED
August 14 - 21 BOOKED
August 21 - 28 BOOKED
August 28 - Sept. 4 BOOKED
Sept. 4 - 11 BOOKED
Provence/Camargue Sept. 11 - 18 BOOKED
Sept. 18 - 25 BOOKED
Sept. 25 - Oct 2 BOOKED
Oct. 2 - Oct. 9 BOOKED
Provence/Camargue

 

Oct. 9 - 15 OPTION
Oct. 16 - 22 OPTION
Oct. 23 - 29 BOOKED
Oct 30. - Nov. 5 Aigues Mortes - Avignon

Weeks are subject to prior sale; before submitting your booking form and deposit, please confirm your preferred weeks are still available.*

*Weeks marked with an x are an option that may be available, please
contact us directly to be placed on our waiting list

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Schedule

for 2012

scheduleL'Estello

for 2011 prices!

maximum of 20 guests

Region
2012 Date
Cruise Route
Provence/Camargue March 25 - 31 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 1 - 7 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
April 8 - 14 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
April 15 - 21 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
April 22 - 28 Avignon - Aigues Mortes

April 29 - May 5

Aigues Mortes - Avignon
May 6 - 12 OPTION
Provence/Camargue May 13 - 19 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
May 20 - 26 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
May 27 - June 2 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
June 3 - 9 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
June 10 - 16 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
June 17 - 23 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Provence/Camargue June 24 - 30 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
July 1 - 7 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
July 8 - 14 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
July 15 - 21 Avignon - Aigues Mortes

July 22 - 28

Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue July 29 - 4 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
August 5 - 11 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
August 12 - 18 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
August 19 - 25 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
August 26 - Sept. 1 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Sept. 2 - 8 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue Sept. 9 - 15 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Sept. 16 - 22 OPTION
Sept. 23 - 29 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Sept. 30 - Oct. 6 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Provence/Camargue

 

Oct. 7 - 13 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Oct. 14 - 20 Aigues Mortes - Avignon
Oct. 21 - 27 Avignon - Aigues Mortes
Oct 28. - Nov. 3 Aigues Mortes - Avignon

 

 

Prices
 

In US Dollars (will be converted to alternate currencies at time of booking):

Prices
Half Board Charter
Full Board
Charter
Per Cabin*
(Per Person)
Wine Cruise**
L'Etoile (max 8 guests) $ 23,000 $ 25,000    
L'Etoile (max 7 guests) $ 21,000 $ 23,000 From $ 2950 to $ 3400 to $3800 + $ 2500
L'Etoile (max 6 guests) $19,000 $ 21,000    
L'Etoile (max 4 guests) $16,000 $18,000    

 

Prices
Half Board Charter
Full Board
Charter
Per Cabin*
(Per Person)
Wine Cruise**
L'Estello (max 20 guests) on request $ 48,000
$ 2600
+ $ 7500

*Based on double occupancy
**Wine cruise: charter only - no "per cabin" pricing
Single supplement $ 1500.
Children travelling with an adult receive a $250 reduction. (up to 12 yrs of age) Children under 5 years of age are not permitted and will not be boarded.

Included in the price:

  • Pick-up and drop-off : Avignon or Montpellier
  • Six nights accommodation on board the barge.
  • Half day of cruising each day; half day of excursions by foot, bike or minivan to historic sites, open air markets, wine cellars, chateaux, etc.

Not included in the price:

  • Admissions to attractions visited off the barge.
  • Wine, liquor and other beverages ordered in restaurants.
  • Open bar on L'Estello.
  • Transportation to/from our pickup point.
  • Travel, medical or trip cancellation insurance.
  • Personal expenses.

The following can be arranged for an additional charge:

  • Hot-air ballooning.
  • Horseback riding.
  • Transfer by car to/from Paris.
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Terms and Conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  • Unforeseen circumstances, such as weather, flood, drought, strikes and canal closures, can occasionally cause cruise routes and/or excursions to be changed. We are not held responsible for these occurrences. A change in route or excursion will not be accepted as a cause for cancellation of a charter. An alternative and accessible route/excursion will be chosen.
  • The owners and booking agents assume no responsibility for a guest's illness, injury or death while aboard a barge or its vehicle. Insurance against personal accident and/or loss of personal effects is not included in the charter price and no responsibility can be accepted for accidents or losses. Guests are strongly advised to insure themselves and their belongings.
  • Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of barge accommodation descriptions. The plans contained herein are for information only and may be altered periodically to improve comfort and livability. We reserve the right at all time to cancel any booking, or portion thereof, on refund of the appropriate value paid by the guest for the canceled portion of the charter without further liability.
  • For the safety and comfort of all passengers, children under five years of age are not permitted onboard.

  • A 30% deposit is required at the time of initial booking. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance will be due 12 weeks prior to the charter date. Bookings made within 12 weeks of departure must be paid in full at time of initial booking. We strongly recommend purchasing trip cancellation insurance at the time of initial payment.

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