Athos Luxury Hotel Barge

Barge Name:	ATHOS
Barge History:	Built in 1964 as a commercial barge. Converted in 1982 in to luxury holiday vessel. Latest refurbishment in 2007 of bedrooms and bathrooms.
Number of passengers:	Up to 10
Number of cabins:	5, all with en-suite bathrooms. 4 of the cabins can be made up as twin beds or a double bed. 1 cabin, fixed double bed.
Air-conditioning/Heating:	Yes. Individual temperature control in each cabin.
Crew:	5 - Pilot, chef, guide/matelot, 2 hostesses
Cruise route:	Salleles d’Aude to Marseillan, or reverse
Cruise days:	Sunday afternoon to Saturday morning
Cruise type:	Fully catered - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Meals prepared by professional chef. High quality local wines served with lunch and dinner. Open bar. Guided excursions in minibus to historical sites, local villages, and wine tastings.
Salon:	Sitting area, dining area and bar. CD player, with selection of CD’s. Selection of books.
Deck:	Spacious hard wood deck with loungers. Dining area with wooden dining table, chairs, and cushions
Extras:	Bicycles
Pick-up:	Montpellier
Drop-off:	Montpellier
Price range:	$2,950 to $4,800 per person.
Booking type:	6 person, 8 person and 10 person charters. Single cabin bookings available, after minimum of two cabins booked on an open week.
Dog onboard!	Jill is a very loveable, small ships dog. Kept under control, but prepared to love anyone who misses their dogs at home!

Here On The Spot Recommendation

The Athos is a very professionally run barge, owner operated, and with a professional chef. He’s won prizes for his Crème Brûlée! The bedrooms have recently been refurbished and are very comfortable, and the barge has a lovely relaxed feel, but with discreet, and attention to detail, service. They have 5 staff onboard for 10 guests, so you will be made to feel very special. This is an ideal choice for slightly larger groups, or for single cabin bookings.

Aboard the Athos