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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 au 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
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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.
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Hirondelle |
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| Guests |
Eight |
| Crew |
Four |
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Dimensions |
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| Length |
128 ft |
| Width (Beam) |
17 ft |
| Decks |
1 |
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State Room 1 |
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| Bedroom |
9'6" x 10'8" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
10'8"x 3'6" |
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State Room 2 |
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| Bedroom (Twin Bed) |
11'5" x 10'8" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
6'6" x 3' |
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State Room 3 |
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| Bedroom (Twin Bed) |
10'8" x 9'8" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
6'6" x 3' |
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State Room 4 |
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| Bedroom (Twin Bed) |
10'8" x 9'8" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
6'6" x 3' |
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Facilities
· Air conditioning
· Games
· Hairdryer
· Hifi/Stereo (in salon)
· Shaver Socket 110-220V
(Converter available)
· Writing Desk |
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History
Hirondelle was constructed as a 27
metre cargo barge at Hoogerand in the Netherlands in 1928 and was
originally named Vios. She was later lengthened to 38,50 metres,
in order to increase her tonnage and hence her cargo capacity.
This, combined with her 5.05 metre beam, now makes her the largest
size of barge able to fit in to the canal locks.
She was brought to France and was converted to welcome passengers
in 1992 - 1993, when her name was changed to Hirondelle.
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