Provence Golf Cruise ~
Marseillan to Avignon on Enchanté

6 Nights | 3 Rounds
Parties of 8 or Less
Dates of your choosing March – November 2012

PerryGolf is delighted to welcome the beautiful 8 passenger hotel barge Enchanté to our golf cruising portfolio. Enchanté was originally built to navigate the canals and rivers of Europe and has been completely refurbished to the highest standard. She is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere and provides luxurious accommodation in four large en-suite air conditioned suites. She has a large, spacious saloon with excellent facilities including a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef, internet connection plus guest computer, and a CD/iPod sound system The spacious sun deck is perfect for al fresco dining and has an inviting spa pool and luxurious sun loungers. Eight bikes are available to be used at any point during your cruise.

Enchanté's highly professional crew of four is comprised of Master Chef, Tour guide and Housekeeper and is led by a knowledgeable and experienced Captain who will ensure your cruise is memorable and more! Our special itinerary combines great sightseeing plus three fine golf courses, all within easy reach of your barging route, and each giving you the opportunity of enjoying a taste of golf in Provence.

Itinerary in Brief*

Provence Golf Cruise ~
Marseillan to Avignon on Enchanté

6 Nights | 3 Rounds
Parties of 8 or Less
Dates of your choosing March – November 2012

Day 1 (Saturday): Depart the US. Day 2 (Sunday): Montpellier - Marseillan Guests are met at 4pm at a designated meeting point in Montpellier and escorted by minibus to Enchanté for a Champagne Welcome. Dinner is preceded by a gentle stroll into Marseillan, a beautiful Mediterranean fishing village on the edge of the Thau Basin. Overnight: Enchanté at Marseillan. Day 3 (Monday): Marseillan We begin our day with golf at Cap d'Agde. This golf course is located in a colourful landscape created by the highly regarded US architect, Ronald Fream. We finish our day with a cruise along the Canal du Midi, the oldest complete canal in France. Dinner aboard. Overnight: Enchanté at Marseillan. Day 4 (Tuesday): Marseillan - Maguelone This morning we go into Marseillan where passengers can tour the cellars and distillery of the world famous vermouth Noilly Prat, followed by a tasting or visit the street market. Around lunchtime we sail out onto the Thau Basin to Frontignan. The Basin is a large, inland salt-water lagoon full of mussel and oyster beds where the water is so clear that you can sometimes see miniature sea horses passing on the tide. On arrival at the vineyard-encircled Maguelone Abbey, just a short stroll or cycle from the nearby Mediterranean, we moor up for the night. Dinner aboard. Overnight: Enchanté at Maguelone. Day 5 (Wednesday): Maguelone - Aigues Mortes After breakfast we transfer to La Grand Motte Golf. The course was designed by the American golf course architect, Robert Trent Jones. Later we leave Maguelone and cruise the Canal du Rhone à Sete through the Camargue National Park with its wild white horses, abundant sea bird life and flocks of elegant pink flamingoes. Dinner aboard. Overnight: Enchanté at Aigues Mortes. Day 6 (Thursday): Aigues Mortes - Vallabregues We leave Aigues Mortes early and enjoy three waterways today starting with the Canal du Rhone à Sete, then the Petit Rhone and finally the Rhone itself, which leads us to Arles, gateway to Provence and old capital of the Camargue. After lunch we explore Arles. We also visit some of Vincent van Gogh's haunts on foot through the heart of this old capital of the Camargue before rejoining the barge for our cruise to Vallabregues. Optional early evening tour of Tarascon with its famous Castle of King René. Dinner aboard. Overnight: Enchanté at Vallabregues. Day 7 (Friday): Vallabregues - Villeneuve les Avignon This morning we transfer to Golf Grand Avignon. Late afternoon our cruise takes us up the mighty Rhone River, passing the foothills of the Alpilles, to Avignon. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard. Overnight: Enchanté at Villeneuve les Avignon. Day 8 (Saturday): Villeneuve les Avignon to Avignon After breakfast we return you to the TGV Station or Airport in Avignon.

*On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

Cruise Cost Per Golfer*

*Non Golfers deduct $500 per person

Departures 2012;
*Value dates: March 4,11,18,25 April 1,8,15,22, October 14,21,28, November 4

Cruise Highlights

• Three fine Provence golf courses
• Cruise through the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas
• Tour of historic Arles, home of Van Gogh, with its Roman arena
• Cruise through the Camargue National Park with its wild horses and pink flamingoes
• Cross the saltwater lake, the Thau basin and visit the oyster culture museum
• Tour the cellars and distillery of the world famous aperitif Noilly Prat
  

Cuisine Aboard

Regional Specialities
Noisette d'Agneau en Croûte de Sel avec Sauce Romarin, Ragout de Calamars "Provençàle"

Wine Cellar
Domain de Guéry, Château de Nouvelles, La Clape, Château la Condamine Bertrand

Cheese Board
Le Saint-Remois, Fromage de Chévre au Poivre at au Thyme, Tomme de Valdeblore

Tour Inclusions:

• 6 nights on board in private cabin with ensuite bathroom
• All meals onboard including beverages. Open Bar onboard
• Greenfees & starting times for three rounds of golf
• Minicoach transportation throughout, to all planned golf and sightseeing activities. Transfers to/from Enchanté on arrival/ departure at defined times from defined points
• PerryGolf assistance
• All local taxes

Not included :

• Drinks off barge
• Tips and other personal expenses
• Transfers to/from Enchanté outwith scheduled transfers
• Electric golf cart rental (subject to availability)
• Crew gratuities (5% of cruise fare recommended)

Deck Plan

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