THE BARGE: Constructed as a hotel barge in 2001 Measures 127 ft. long by 17 ft. wide Nine (9) onboard cabin accommodations Eighteen (18) passenger capacity Onboard climate control PERSONNEL: Five (5) to six (6) crew members who speak both English and French (some may speak other languages, as well). PUBLIC ROOMS: Salon/Dining Room Sun Deck ONBOARD LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT: Flat screen TV Eight (8) touring bikes: 4 men's and 4 women's Board games Small library of books MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS: Le Phenicien has no wheelchair access. There are multiple narrow stairways leading from the Main Deck to the Lower Deck, and several steps leading to the cabins. Those with extremely limited mobility may have a difficult time navigating this vessel. DECK PLAN: Le Phenicien blends the spaciousness of a larger river cruiser with the intimacy of a well-designed, well-decorated canal barge.

CABINS: There are nine (9) cabins on board Le Phenicien, all comprising most of the Lower Deck. Each cabin is furbished with colorful Provence-style fabrics and generously proportioned, each with en suite private bathroom. CABIN SIZE: All cabins are similarly spacious in size and equally comfortable. The primary difference between each cabin is the bedding configuration. BEDDING CONFIGURATION & SIZE: Three (3) cabins are fitted with two (2) single beds while the remaining six (6) cabins are fitted with one (1) queen bed. BATHROOMS: All cabins have private bath facilities, complete with shower, toilet, and basin. AMENITIES: Climate Control Storage Space Electricity (220V, French two pin plugs)

Double Configuration Twin Configuration

SALON/DINING ROOM: The 1000-foot Salon/Dining Room offers plenty of comfortable seating along with a dining area, all with large picture windows. While cruising, you can have a drink at the bar or take a comfortable seat on the loungers and relax with friends, play chess, read a book, listen to music, or do nothing else but enjoy the view through the large windows. The Salon/Dining Room features: Bar with bar stools Sofas Armchairs Flat screen TV ON DECK: At the forefront of the Main Deck is a modestly-sized Sun Deck. Here, travelers can bask in the warm glow of a refreshing sunset, or revel in the tranquility of a gentle breeze. The beautiful teak deck features: Chairs Tables 1 parasol OFF BOAT: Two (2) to six (6) hours a day are dedicated to cruising. One (1) or two (2) excursions a day are organized especially for you. Of course, you will also visit world-famous monuments, but such excursions are usually organized beyond the rush hours peak season. Bicycle riding is very pleasant and easy in the region; you may want to ride a bike in the evening and discover your surroundings on your own. An air-conditioned, 18-seater minibus is also available for excursions by vehicle.

Salon/Dining Room Sun Deck Off Boat Experiences

The 18-passenger Le Phenicien, combines the best of the Provence region -- cruising between Avignon and Aigues-Mortes - with tranquil cruising on the Rhône-Sete canal amidst the marvelous natural beauty of the Camargue region. Le Phenicien's unique route allows it to meander through the Provence and the Languedoc-Roussillon regions, with thousands of years of culture, world-renowned wines, gastronomic food, glorious weather, and in surroundings of unspoiled nature. Click below for Sample Itineraries: Avignon-Aigues Mortes Aigues Mortes-Avignon

Highlights: Visiting cellars of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Exploring charming medieval village of Les Baux de Provence. Tour of Avignon. Visiting Aigues-Mortes , a 14th century walled city rising from a flat landscape from which St Louis set sail on his Holly Crusades. Wine tasting at Costières de Nimes cellar.

Le Phenicien is a true French family operation, designed and operated by the Joly family since 2000. The caring and dedicated crew includes these key members: Bertrand Claudette Michel Marc Thierry

Bertrand has worked in some of the most luxurious hotels in Paris . He is responsible for the crew who will attend to your every need and ensure your comfort on board. Claudette had been in the restaurant business for 10 years before we started this venture and used to work as a professional decorator before. She is responsible foreverything that looks nice or smells good on the boat! Michel, with over 35 years of experience in the field of design and manufacturing, has designed and built Le Phenicien. Today, he is the one looking after the boat and is responsible for her maintenance. Marc has worked mainly in the information technology and marketing fields. He is our privileged contact for all the marketing and commercial issues related to the cruises. Thierry , the talented on-board French Chef, may not be a member of the Joly family, but he is definitely a member of the Phenicien family from the very first cruise. The passengers onboard Le Phenicien appreciate his culinary skills as much as they enjoy his joyful personality.

SAMPLE LUNCH MENU Exotic salad, salt cod fritter, monkfish marinated with coco milk and lime Citrus fruit stuffed with crab and shrimps Roasted duck magret with semoule and oriental flavor grapes Pont l'évèque "AOC" and Munster cheese "AOC" Chestnut cake, tangerines ice cream nougat White wine: Château Mourgues du Grés les galets dorés "AOC" Costières de Nîmes – 2005 Red wine: Domaine des 3 Pierres "AOC" Costières de Nîmes – 2003

SAMPLE DINNER MENU Stuffed baby vegetables from Provence , balsamic dressing Lamb cannelloni eggplant, honey and rosemary sauce Breaded Camembert, salad with olive oil Melted chocolat cake, almond chantilly cream and passion fruits syrup White wine: Mas Sainte Berthe AOC "les Baux" – 2004 Red wine: Domaine Beaurenard AOC "Chateauneuf-du-Pape" - 2002

2010 SCHEDULE

2010 PRICING

Price includes:

A 7-day/6-night cruise in a cabin on board Le Phenicien
Transfers from Avignon or Nimes to barge & return
All meals
All wines with lunch & dinner
Open bar
All escorted excursions
Use of bicycles

Price does not include:

Flight to Paris & return
Transportation from Paris to Nimes or Avignon & return
Gratuities
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JOINING AND LEAVING THE CRUISE

	WINE Do you want to know more about how to taste and drink wine? Perhaps you are intrigued by how it is made and the unique characteristics that give each type an individual personality. Find out more!
	GOLF How do you play 5 different 18 holes golf courses in a week and pack/unpack only once? Embark on Le Phenicien's Golf Cruise! Find out more!
	CULINARY You will have "hands on" cooking classes with some of the best chefs in the region.  Find out more!
	BICYCLING With almost 300 days of sunshine a year, flat lands and tough hills and very good quality roads and trails network our region is a true paradise for bikers. Find out more!