The 12-passenger Napoléon is one of Europe 's finest small river cruisers, combining all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambience of a country inn.
She is beautifully appointed with large picture windows that provide unsurpassed views of the countryside. There are six luxurious staterooms, each with its own ensuite bathroom, double basins, shower and heated towel rail. The main deck features a large, elegant salon and separate dining room.
The upper deck has an exterior, canopied dining area, spacious sun deck with loungers, jacuzzi and exercise equipment.
An air-conditioned bus is available for excursions and touring bicycles are carried on board should you wish to bike into the countryside.
One upper deck cabin with large windows & five lower deck cabins, with king or twin beds (inter-changeable).
All cabins with TV, Video/DVD, desk, intercom and oversized shower in bath.
Air Conditioning:
Yes
Key Features:
Salon : Features piano keyboard, c omfortable seating and separate dining room with picture windows to enjoy the view.
Deck : 3 Decks.
Upper sundeck with Jacuzzi, exercise equipment, lounge chairs and covered dining area for a romantic outdoor dinner.
Entertainment: BOSE I pod docking station and TV's throughout the boat . Refreshing spa Jacuzzi on board.
A cruise aboard the Napoleon is a memorable experience, combining the sophisticated amenities of this unique river cruiser with the gourmet cuisine prepared by your personal chef and the discovery of sun-drenched landscapes that inspired the great canvases of Cézanne and Van Gogh.
Napoleon is offering her guests 6 luxurious, elegantly appointed suites averaging 150 sq ft of space each: One upper deck cabin with large windows and five lower deck cabins.
Features:
King or twin beds (inter-changeable)
TV, Video/DVD
Intercom
Hairdryer
Ensuite bathrooms with large pedestal basins, shower and heated towel rail.
110-220v shaver socket
Salon & Dining Room:
Napoleon's elegant salon is the perfect place to sit back and relax. The salon is stocked with comfortable sofas, a lavish dining room, and BOSE I pod speakers.
Features:
Large windows open well above the water line
Book video and games library (Cards Chess, Backgammon, Board Games - Trivial Pursuit, Monopoly, Scrabble etc)
Piano keyboard
Stereo
Writing desk
Separate Dining room
On Deck:
Ultimate relaxation can be achieved aboard Napoleon's spacious sundeck.
Lounge chairs, exercise equipment, Jacuzzi and a canopied dining area are just a few of the amenities found on deck.
Off Boat:
An air-conditioned 13 seat Mercedes Sprinter mini-bus (with driver) will be your transportation during excursions. Bicycles are available on board for your enjoyment.
The Napoléon cruises the Rhône in Provence between Arles and Tain l'Hermitage/Tournon, a region full of sophisticated architecture dating back to the Roman civilization and ruins of fortifications, arenas and aqueducts that continue to amaze modern engineers.
The endless vistas of tiled roofs, lavender fields and olive groves are synonymous with Provence .
Excursions are arranged to the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the storybook towns of Orange , Avignon , Arles , St Rémy, birthplace of Nostradamus and the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Pont-du-Gard and Glanum.
On selected dates, the Napoléon also cruises the river Saône from Lyon to St. Jean de Losne, visiting Lyon, France's second city, the Beaujolais region, Mâcon, the totally restored Abbey of St. Philibért in Tournus, Chalon-sur-Saône, the Côte Challonais and Beaune.
Highlights:
Wine tasting in Tain l'Hermitage.
Explore Avignon , including a guided tour of the Palais des Papes.
Visit the lovely town of St-Rémy, birthplace of the famous Nostradamus and the village of Les Baux in the Provence hill country.
Guided visit to the Château de Grignan where the daughter of Madame de Sévigné resided.
Tasting of the wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
Enjoy a walking tour of Arles.
Make an excursion to the Pont du Gard , a magnificent Roman aqueduct.
Napoleon is owned by Orient Express, providing an extremely high standard of service with a high crew-to-guest ratio: although domiciled in France the staff are mostly native English speakers.
The crew are dedicated to providing the highest levels of service to every guest and every member of staff plays their part in delivering the ultimate barging experience. The crew can be called upon at any time to assist you with any special requests you may have.
This specially trained crew pampers you from the time you arrive. Your personal guide introduces you to the district's most renowned vineyards, architectural landmarks, regional activities and local traditions.
Your Cruise Includes: 7 days and 6 nights on the barge in a cabin with private bath, transfers from Paris to the barge and return via TGV train, all meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday, all wines with lunches and dinners, open bar, all escorted side-excursions and use of bicycles
