Esperance Barge | Canal du Midi

OVERVIEW
BOAT DETAILS
DECK PLANS
ITINERARIES

Exclusively for private charter cruises (from just 2 to 6 guests), the deluxe Esperance is a one-of-a-kind luxury barge.
Rebuilt as a private yacht with customized furniture and hand-made ceramics, Esperance has all the amenities distinguished barge enthusiasts have come to love and expect. With her bright & vibrant colors, spacious public & private quarters, and numerous windows through which the beauty of Southern France spills, travelers from all over the world seek the quiet, elegant refuge of a trip on board Esperance.

Hotel Barge Esperance

Converted into a hotel barge in 2002
Measures 100 ft. long
Individually Controlled Air Conditioning and Heating

Cabin Amenities

3 spacious cabins (averaging 200 sq. ft. each) with ensuite bath, flooded with the warmth of natural light and complemented by bright & stylish furnishings.
1 suite with queen bed; 2 suites with queen or twin beds. All staterooms have individual climate control along with plenty of windows and ample seating and storage.
Large bathroom areas for each suite, with walk-in shower, toilet, and wash basin, all well-stocked with plush towels and invigorating bath products.

Cabin Features: Satellite TV with DVD, Small sofa, Luggage storage, Hairdryer and Bath products

Amenities On Board

Bright and spacious Salon/Lounge area with large panoramic windows and decorated in elegant contemporary style. Welcoming Bar & Dining Area with intricately beautiful table settings and fine linen featuring an open kitchen to watch chef.
Large partially covered Sun Deck with Spa tub, dining area for "Al Fresco" dining and 6 lounge chairs.
The Wheelhouse, directly accessible from the salon, with windows and skylight allows a panorama of the beautiful countryside with plenty of comfortable seating for the guests.
Additional Features: Wifi, automatic satellite TV system, HiFi system with iPod, DVD's and music, 6 touring bicycles and air-conditioned minivan for transfers/excursions

Personnel

4 to 5 crew members.

Food & Wine

All meals and alcoholic beverages included (FULL BOARD)
HALF BOARD / DINE AROUND Cruise Program: Includes two dinners onboard Esperance, and all breakfasts & lunches thereafter. Four dinners will be at passenger’s expense in authentic local restaurants along the route, all carefully selected and recommended by your Captain, for a true regional French dining experience

Esperance Deck Plan

MOBILITY RESTRICTIONS:
Esperance has no wheelchair access. There are several stairs leading from the Sun Deck to the Main Deck which may be difficult to navigate for those with extremely limited mobility.