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The Napoléon
The Napoléon is Europe’s finest
river cruiser, 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, accommodates up to 12 passengers.
The Napoléon cruises the Rhône
between Arles and Tain l’Hermitage/Tournon; sun-drenched
landscapes that inspired the great canvases of Cézanne and Van
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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 story book towns of Orange,
Avignon, Arles, St Rémy, birthplace of Nostradamus and the ancient
Roman and Greek ruins of Pont-du-Gard and Glanum.
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Napoléon |
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| Guests |
Twelve |
| Crew |
Six-Seven |
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Dimensions |
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| Length |
129
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| Width (Beam) |
17.5 ft |
| Decks |
3 |
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State Room 1 (upper deck) |
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| Bedroom |
12'5" x 7'2" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
9'4" x 4'3" |
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State Rooms 2 - 6 (lower deck) |
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| Bedroom |
14'
x 7'4" |
| Bathroom (shower) |
8' x 4'6" |
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Note : beds are changeable as
double or twin
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Facilities
· Air Conditioning
· Games
· Hairdryer
· Hifi/Stereo (in salon)
· Intercom
· Piano (keyboard)
· Shaver Socket 110-220V
(Converter available)
· Television (in cabin)
· Video (in cabin)
· Writing Desk |
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History
Napoléon was converted from the hull of a commercial
freight-carrying barge built in Belgium in 1963. She was one of
the last commercial barges to have been built.
The hull was purchased in Belgium and converted in a small
shipyard in Bruges, in the north of Belgium. The woodwork was
carried out by British ship's carpenters in Belgium. The various
systems incorporated in the ship come from several European
countries.
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