Saint Louis Luxury Hotel Barge

Barge Name:	SAINT LOUIS
Barge History:	Built in Holland in 1923. Converted in 1995 in to luxury holiday vessel. Updated in 2006. Owned and operated by Barbara and Alasdair Wyllie since 2006.
Number of passengers:	Up to 6
Number of cabins:	3, all with en-suite bathrooms. Each cabin can be made up as either twin beds or a double (queen size) bed.
Air-conditioning/Heating:	Yes. Individual temperature control in each cabin.
Crew:	4 - Pilot, chef, guide/matelot and hostess (owners are pilot and chef)
Cruise route:	Montauban to Agen or reverse. Agen to Castets or reverse.
Cruise days:	Saturday afternoon to Friday morning
Cruise type:	Fully catered - breakfast, lunch and dinner. Sometimes off board in local restaurant at owners’ expense. Good, traditional cuisine prepared by Barbara. 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:	Open deck with loungers, and dining area for alfresco dining
Extras:	Bikes
Pick-up:	Toulouse or Bordeaux depending on cruise route and direction.
Drop-off:	Toulouse or Bordeaux depending on cruise route and direction.
Price range:	$3,950 to $5,725 per person.
Booking type:	4 person or 6 person charter

Here On The Spot Recommendation

If you’re looking for absolute peace and tranquillity this section of the canal system is for you. You will hardly see another barge. Alasdair (great grandson of W.L. Wyllie – the marine artist) and Barbara are exceptional hosts, and have many a story to tell. You will be welcomed like family, and they will do everything in their powers to make this an extra special week for you. The architecture of the local buildings is stunning, the countryside is unique, and the historical side trips will take your breath away. Great food and hospitality. Ask for Barbara’s fish soup. It’s the best in France!!

Aboard the St Louis