Barge Enchanté - Canal du Midi, Provence and Camargue, France, luxury French hotel barge vacation holidays in the South of France aboard Enchante, river and canal cruises

The French Hotel Barge Enchanté was recently completely refurbished to the highest standard and began her chartering career August 2009.

Enchanté provides luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 equal en-suite twin or double suites (approx. 200sq ft each). Each cabin has its own superbly appointed ensuite bathroom with shower and luxurious bath products.

Enchanté is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere. She has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable. Enchanté has a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef, internet connection on board and a guest computer available, DVD/TV, CD/iPod sound system, and air conditioning throughout. She also has a spacious sun deck, with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and luxurious sun loungers.

Enchanté's highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour guide and Stewardess, led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise is memorable and more.

Five distinctly different waterways along the River Rhone,the Petit Rhone,the Rhone-Sète canal, Thau lagoon and the Midi Canal, passing picturesque fishing villages, colourful markets and the Alpilles foothills. Experience the colour and light that inspired Impressionist painters such as Van Gogh and Cézanne and see pink flamingos, white horses and black bulls.

All Inclusive:

Open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions

Canal du Midi:

Tour Carcassonne, the most complete medieval fortified city in existence
Visit the ancient Roman city of Narbonne
Explore the 12th century hill-top fort of Minerve
Private tastings of Corbières wine at Domaine de Guery
See the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover Cathar history
Experience Narbonne's colorful indoor market
Visit Béziers and 600 B.C. L'Oppium D'Enserune

Provence & Camargue:

Visit the famous Palais des Papes -- go back in time to the era of the 'Other Rome', when the Popes moved to France
Enjoy a superb wine tasting at Chateauneuf du Pape
Explore Arles with its 2000-year-old Roman Arena, and visit some of Vincent Van Gogh's haunts on foot
See the medieval fortified walls of Aigues-Mortes
Cruise to the fascinating Camargue National Park with its wild white horses, abundant sea bird life, pink flamingos, bulls, and cowboys
Cruise across the Etang de Thau, an inland salt-water lagoon with acres of mussel and oyster beds