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Sunday Paris / Montpellier
/ Marseillan D
At 4pm, from your collection point in Montpellier you will be
transferred to Athos, which is moored at the quay in the charming
fishing village of Marseillan.
Upon arrival you will be welcomed to a Champagne Reception and
given the opportunity to meet your Crew. After settling into your
cabins you will be invited to your first excellent Athos dinner.
Monday Agde BLD
You will tour the 'Noilly Prat' Vermouth distillery during the
morning and at noon Athos leaves the quay. Lunch is served while
on the Etang de Thau, an expansive salt water lake. Afterwards
you will cruise to Agde. There is time for walking or cycling
in Agde in the afternoon. Dinner is on board.
Tuesday Villeneuve les Beziers BLD
We cruise through the morning and stop at the Portiragnes lock
for lunch. There are cycling & walking opportunities all afternoon.
After arriving at Villeneuve les Beziers you will be taken to
a wine tasting, before returning for dinner.
Wednesday Fonserannes Lock BLD
Athos will leave Villeneuve in the morning and cruise to Beziers
and the magnificent Fonserannes 7-lock staircase. The excursion
will be a tour about the Canal's construction and a visit to the
smallest tunnel on the canal at Malpas. Enjoy another wine tasting
before dinner.
Thursday Capestang BLD
Cruise to Capestang in the morning. In the afternoon you will
be taken to the medieval-walled village of Minerve. Moor in Capestang
for the night and enjoy another excellent four course dinner prepared
by our celebrated chef.
Friday Argeliers BLD
The morning's excursion is to the famous La Cite de Carcassonne.
Return to the barge for lunch and cruise to Argeliers in the afternoon.
This evening we finish off our week with the Captain's Dinner.
Saturday Argeliers / Paris B
After breakfast you will be taken to Montpellier or another local
pre-arranged destination.
Note: Itinerary operates in reverse on alternate weeks.
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2005 Dates and
Rates/Cruise only from
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Value Season
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Regular Season
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Mar 1-Apr 25
Oct 18-Nov 29
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Apr 26-Oct 17
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Single
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Twin
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Single
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Twin
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$1690
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$1990
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$2190
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$2490
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Itineraries are subject to change due to canal/river
conditions and are at the sole discretion of the
captain.
length: 98 ft; width: 17 ft;
crew: 4; cabins: 5 twin & 1 double staterooms,
A/C, central heating, sundeck with jacuzzi, bicycles
on board
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