The Hirondelle

From US$4,620 (~ AUD$7,179 *)

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The Hirondelle

The Hirondelle cruises some of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône, the River Rhin and the River Saône.  

The large windows, well above the water line, and the sun-deck on the top deck of the boat make it easy for you to enjoy the passing scenery of Burgundy and Franche-Comté: renowned for their vineyards, Gothic churches and abbeys, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque villages.

It is a region of France in which gastronomic delights and the art of living have reigned supreme since Roman times.

Excursions are arranged to places with story-book names, whether it be the quaint town of Dole, the famous museum in Dijon, the castle in Châteauneuf or to Besançon, birthplace of Victor Hugo.

On board The Hirondelle

Itineraries

Burgundy and Côte d'Or – Franche-Comté – River Saône– Rhône and Canal du Centre (Central France)

The Hirondelle cruises the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in Burgundy and Franche-Comté: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône au Rhin and the River Saône.   

Excursions are arranged to places with story-book names, whether it be the quaint town of Dole, the famous museum in Dijon, the castle in Châteauneuf or to Besançon, birthplace of Victor Hugo.

2008 Schedule
April-October, annual

Months Departure Dates

Journeys

Apr 2008   
06
13
20
27
 

 
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
  

May 2008  
04
11
18
25
 

 
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
 

Jun 2008    
01
08
15
22
29

  
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – Dijon
   Dijon – Besancon
Besancon – Dijon
Dijon – Besancon
  

Jul 2008

  
06
13
20
27
 

   
Besancon – St Léger
St Léger – Besancon
Besancon – Dijon
Dijon – Escommes
 

 Aug 2008  
03
10
17
24
31
 
Escommes – St Jean
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – Dijon
Dijon – Besancon
Besancon – St Léger
 
 Sep 2008    
07
14
21
28
 

 
St Léger – Besancon
Besancon – Dijon
Dijon – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
 

 Oct 2008   
05
12
19
26
 

 
 St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
St Jean – Escommes
Escommes – St Jean
   

Prices

6 nights 2008
8 passengers $ 33,000
6 passengers $ 28,600
Individual fare $ 4,620

Prices are from and may vary depending on the season.
Private charter for up to 8 passengers. Or per person, based on double occupancy.

What’s Included

  • First-class TGV train from Paris to the destination station
  • 6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
  • Breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner each day
  • Refreshments on board after excursions
  • Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
  • Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
  • Use of bicycles
  • Air-conditioned mini-van with driver for sightseeing
  • All transfers     

Gratuities and Insurance are not included.

Deck Plan
Guests Eight
Crew Four

Dimensions

Length 128 ft
Width (Beam) 17 ft
Decks 1
 
State Room 1 
Bedroom   9'6" x 10'8"
Bathroom (shower) 10'8"x 3'6"
 
State Room 2 
Bedroom (Twin Bed)   11'5" x 10'8"
Bathroom (shower) 6'6" x 3'
 
State Room 3 
Bedroom (Twin Bed)  10'8" x 9'8"
Bathroom (shower) 6'6" x 3'
 
State Room 4 
Bedroom (Twin Bed)  10'8" x 9'8"
Bathroom (shower) 6'6" x 3'
 

Facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Games
  • Hairdryer 
  • Hifi/Stereo (in salon) 
  • Shaver Socket 110-220V (Converter available) 
  • Writing Desk
  • 11564
  • Ocean
  • 01 Jan 00
  • Europe
  • 07 Jun 16
  • Cruise Only

Important Terms

  • * This product is priced in USD (USD), AUD rates can fluctuate depending on exchange rates, final rates in AUD will be confirmed by your consultant at time of booking.
  • Prices shown are fully inclusive of taxes unless otherwise stated.
  • Advertised price includes any bonus nights, special offers or discounts listed in the inclusions.
  • Surcharges may apply due to demand, Christmas & New Year's Eve, school or public holidays, trade shows, special events & other unforeseen circumstances.
  • Prices may be based on Dynamic Rates and as such, may fluctuate at anytime without notice, due to matters outside our control, such as adverse currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges, taxes and airfare increases, or at the property's discretion.
 
 

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