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 Hotel barge Alouette

Canal du Midi Cruise

THE 4 PASSENGER ALOUETTE .... The Alouette, owned and operated by Orient Express, accommodates four passengers in well-appointed cabins located above the water line. Her sun-deck provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the passing scenery while cruising the Canal du Midi and Provence.

The Canal du Midi was built in the 17th century and was an engineering marvel of its time. Highlights of this area include Carcassonne, the most complete medieval, fortified city still in existence.
 Alouette is a Luxemotor type of barge and is 30,48 metres in length and 4,85 metres beam.

Wining and dining is a highlight of any cruise, the table d’hôte menus on board the barge are of the very highest quality and include many regional specialities and fine wines.

Each week’s menu includes some of the chef’s original recipes as well as regional specialities and seasonal delicacies unique to the particular area of the country in which you are cruising.
 
Hotel barge Alouette
Hotel barge Alouette
 Cruise Highlights

Tour of Carcassonne, a fortified city dating back to the Gallo-Roman era.

Wine tasting at Chateau Auris

Visit to Abbaye de Fontfroide, an 11th century Cistercian monastery.

Experience the famous covered market in the charming city of Narbonne

Excellent walking and bicycling
Technical details 

Length / Beam: 98' X 15' 
Number of nights on board: 6 
Passengers: 4 
Cabins: 2 twin/double suites
Crew: 4  members
Air conditioned
Central Heating
4 Touring Bikes
Air conditioned minibus for excursions 

 Included in the cruise price

Cruise in the category chosen in cabin with private shower bathroom en suite 
Full board during the cruise from dinner the first day to breakfast on the last day 
Wines served with the meals 
All excursions and entrance fees 
Transfers between the barge and the designated hotel in Montpellier

 NOT included in the cruise price

Cancellation insurance 
Crew gratuities (5% recommended) 
Balloon flights (these can be organised by the captain when on board)

h2olidays, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France