2004  New Route
Super Luxury Chardonnay
Camargue and Provence Cruise

Seven days/six nights

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The graceful Chardonnay is Europe's most spacious river cruiser, carrying a maximum of 50 passengers in space normally reserved for more than twice that number and providing unprecedented comfort on board. 

The elegantly decorated and furnished Chardonnay includes a main deck with forward panoramic bar, lounge with piano bar, reception hall with boutique and dining room.

The 23 suites on the main and lower decks all feature a private lounge area adjoining the bedroom, comfortable armchairs and writing table, outward-facing windows/portholes, twin beds with bedside table and wardrobe, and bathroom with separate toilet.

Incredible Luxury


Each Room a suite (lower deck cabin)

The Chardonnay travels between the legendary cities of Lyon and Dijon through the beautiful Saone Valley, dotted with magnificent historical towns, exquisite churches and opulent castles, and blessed with the world's finest wines and gastronomy.

The 8 main-deck suites have a large sliding glass window allowing one to sit next to the rail making the sitting room into a sort of  private balcony with chairs. The beds in these cabins slide together to make one king if the guests prefer. The main deck also includes 4 single cabins with private bathroom.

Each cabin has a safe for valuables.

 

The upper deck has a large sundeck with fitness and recreation area, 2 spas and bar facilities.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Lyon: France's second city and superb legacy of the rich roman and renaissance past

  • Dijon: mCapital of Burgundy--Ducal Palace

  • The Beaujolais: a wine-tasting tour of famous vineyards.

  • Tournus: beautiful old town with the magnificent 10c abbey of Saint-Philibert

  • Beaune: wine capital of burgundy with its fabulous 15c hospital

SAMPLE ITINERARY

Itinerary
Sample Itinerary Lyon•Saint-Jean-de-Losne

Saturday ~ Meeting point: 5 pm at the: HOTEL LE MERIDIEN PART-DIEU**** LYON

This hotel offers 117 large rooms and suites. It is conveniently located near the center and La Part-Dieu TGV railway station. It is located at 129 rue Servient - 69003 LYON. Tel: 33.(0)4.78.63.55.00 - Fax: 33.(0)4.78.63.55.20.  Email: reception@meridien-lyon.com

Or alternate Weeks: HOTEL SOFITEL ****MONTPELLIER ANTIGONE

ThIS ELEGANT HOTEL HAS BEEN TOTALLY RENOVATED AND IS VERY WELL LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE CITY. There are 89 rooms and one suite, a restaurant Le Ciel d'Azur alongside the swimming pool with terrace and bar, offering superb panoramic views of the city fitness centre.  1 rue des Pertuisanes 34000 Montpellier.  Tel: 011 33 (0) 467 99 72 72--Fax 011 33 (0) 467 65 17 50. email H1294@accor-hotels.com.

Coach transfer to the village of Andance. Welcome on board with cocktails.
Cruise to the graceful old town of Tournon, facing the vineyards of Tain l’Hermitage.

Sunday ~ Visit of Tournon followed by a private wine tasting in the famous Côtes du Rhône vineyards of Tain l'Hermitage.Beautiful cruise alongside the vine-clad hills to Viviers.

Monday ~ Excursion to Nyons, typical provencal Town to visit a traditional lavender distillery and olive oil press. Cruise along the canalized Rhone, past the impressive Bollene lock (the deepest lock in Europe) and the famous vineyards of Chateauneuf-du-Pape to the legendary city of Avignon where we moor close to the  city center.

Tuesday ~ Walking Tour or the magnificant city of Avignon with its massive stone ramparts, impressive Papal palace and its marvelous Old Town.  Return to MS Provence for lunch and free time in Avignon before cruising to the old town of Arles by way of Tarascon.

Wednesday ~ Walking tour of Arles, one of the most enchanting of all Provencal towns: Roman theater, amphitheater, elegant 12C church of St Trophime with its famous cloisters. Cruise from St Gilles through the wild beauty of the Camargue Regional Park with myriads of flamingos, white horses and bulls. Visit the walled town of Aigues-Mortes with a walking tour of this extraordinary medieval town.

Thursday ~ Cruise past lakes abounding in wildlife to the picturesque port of Sete.  Short drive to the summit of Mont St Clair to dmire the view and visit the Noilly Prat Building where Vermouth has been produced since the 19C, tasting --Farewell Gala dinner on board.

Friday ~ Coach transfer Montgpellier railway station (of Lyon, altgernate weeks.  arriving around 11 a.m.
 

Included are full meals, classic wines with lunch and dinner, all excursions.   Bar drinks are offered at extremely reasonably prices.   Itinerary in reverse on alternate weeks.

Chardonnay Deck Plan

DECK PLAN

FEATURES

- Cabins:  Lower deck: 15 twin suites (215 sq ft)
- Main deck: 8 twin/double suites 190 sq ft.
Plus main deck twin beds come together to form one big bed
- 4 single cabins (106 sq ft)
- 50 Passengers
- 14 Crew members
- 3 decks
- Piano bar
- 2 spas
- Deluxe coach for excursions
- Stereo,CD
- Air conditioning
- Central Heating

 canal part of the cruise
2002 RATES IN US DOLLARS
Departure Day: Pick up South Bound in Dijon, North Bound in Lyon--details with your documents

Accommodations

Regular
March 3 - Oct. 190
in USD $
2001

Value Oct 21 - Nov. 17
in USD $ 2001

Charter 50 guests

$117,740

$94,740

Lower Deck Suite

$2,490

$1,990

UpperDeck Suite

$2,690

$2,190

Single Cabin

$2,190

$1,690

Single Lower Deck Suite

$2,990

$2,490

Single Upper Deck Suite

$3,390

$2,890

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Registry: France
Year Built:
Converted: 1999
Renovated:
Size: 260 ft x 28
Passengers: 50
Crew: 14
Handicap access:

*Open Bar not included

Camargue and Provence Cruise

Apply discounts to above prices.  Supplements not included.   Charters not included.

 

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