19.01.2014
Luxury hotel barge operator European Waterways is offering some tempting savings on several French cruises this spring.
On a selection of six-night departures in Burgundy, the Canal du Midi and Gascony, there are special offers of up to £600 off per person and up to £6,000 savings on full boat charter prices. These offers are applicable to bookings made by February 14, 2014.
Pricing includes: local transfers, gourmet meals, fine wines, open bar, escorted excursions and use of barge facilities, for example an on-deck spa pool and bicycles. These Spring voyages - with special offers applying - include:
BURGUNDY: aboard the 12-passenger La Belle Epoque
Burgundy boasts some of the world’s finest wines, with around 60,000 acres of sunlit vines and arguably the prettiest canals in France. The Burgundy Canal winds its way in smooth curves through the heart of renowned vineyards, medieval towns, elegant châteaux, magnificent cathedrals, picturesque villages and wonderful local markets.
Special Offer: £600 off per person sharing a cabin – departing March 30 and April 64. Offer price £2,490pp (normal price £3,090). Also £6,000 off the full 12 people charter price on any April departure. Offer price now from £28,800 (normal price £34,800).
CANAL DU MIDI: aboard the 8-passenger Enchante; or 6-passenger Clair de Lune (above)
Life in this region of southern France is slow-paced and calm, as is the relaxing atmosphere aboard these barges as they glide along the Canal du Midi, one of Europe’s prettiest canals, which in 1996 was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Special Offer: £3,600 off the full 8 people charter price aboard Enchante on April 6, April 27 and May 4 departures – ideal for groups of family or friends. Offer price £28,400 (normally £32,000).
Special Offer: £600 off per person sharing a cabin – aboard Clair de Lune departure April 13. Offer price £2,590pp (normally £3,190). Also £3,000 off the full 6 people charter price on April 6 and April 20 departures. Offer price from £15,000(normally £18,000).
GASCONY: aboard the popular 8-passenger, Dutch Clipper barge Rosa
On a cruise through Gascony along the Canal de Garonne, passengers will have the opportunity to visit medieval fortified ‘bastides’ such as Valence d’Agen; pass picturesque villages and quaint farms; and learn of and taste some of the region’s wonderful local products.
Special Offer: £3,600 off the full 8 people charter price on April 20 and 27 departures. Offer price from £15,100 (normally £18,700).
All bookings with the special offer applying are subject to availability and based on 2 people sharing a cabin.
More info: call 01753 598555 or visit http://www.gobarging.com/special-offers.php.