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Information
Passengers with Mobility Restrictions
Savoir Faire has a boarding ramp with one/two rope handrails from the bank and then one step to the deck.
There are no steps throughout the upper deck level. There are 10 steps to the cabins via a wide staircase
with handrails. The crew will assist in every way they can.
Wheelchairs can be hired locally from a pharmacy and the cost is about 120 Euros for one week's hire. If
you would like us to hire a wheelchair to be available on your arrival, please Contact
Us. The hire charge should be paid directly to the barge captain on arrival.
Public Rooms:
SALOON/DINING ROOM DIMENSIONS & DESCRIPTION:
The saloon, dining area and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with
antiques and paintings. Throughout the vessel are new original works of art including a fine
selection of landscape paintings by the captain.
Main lounge (width 16 ft, length 27ft 4") has panaromic views with 8 large windows,
comfortable custom-made furniture, upright piano, antique game table and library. Carpeted
throughout.
Dining room (width 16 ft, length 18 ft) has 12 panoramic windows and wooden parquet floor.
The dining room is large enough to double as a dance floor.
Cocktail lounge/bar (width 16 ft, length 12ft 3") It is fitted out with teak and brass, with
stereo/CD player, fridge and ice machine. Four panoramic windows, glazed rear windows and
French doors.
SUNDECKS:
The fore deck opens directly from the main lounge. Its dimensions are: width 16 ft x length
13' x 6".
It is equipped with 12 armchairs with seat cushions and deck table with sun
parasol.
The aft deck opens directly from the bar. Its dimensions are: width 16 ft x length 8ft 7".
It has two armchairs.
The observation deck is accessed via a spiral staircase from the aft deck. Its dimensions
are: width 16 ft x length 20 ft (this excludes the area for the storage of the bicycles). It
is equipped with 12 adjustable deckchairs with cushions and two dining tables. This deck
offers beautiful countryside views.
Gastronomy
There is no assigned seating for meals and the dining room on board ‘Savoir Faire’
accommodates all guests at a single sitting. French cuisine is featured.
BREAKFAST: freshly baked bread and pastries, cheese and cold meat platters, fresh and dried
fruit, cereals, yoghurts, freshly squeezed fruit juice, tea and coffee. Eggs are also
available to order.
LUNCH: well balanced inviting regional dishes followed by a light dessert, complemented by
carefully selected harmonising wines.
DINNER: Colourful and imaginative 4 course gourmet meal including regional specialities and
cheese board, complemented by carefully selected harmonising wines.
CAPTAIN'S Dinner: Captain's dinner on the last night. Dress slightly formal.
SPECIAL FOOD REQUIREMENTS: Special food requirements (such as vegetarian or allergies) are
catered for if requested in advance. Please ensure our Reservations Manager has been notified
at least 8 weeks prior to your cruise departure.
DRINKS WHICH ARE INCLUDED IN THE CRUISE PRICE: There is an open bar on board with alcoholic &
non-alcoholic drinks available 24 hours a day. Non-alcoholic beverages and regular or
decaffeinated tea and coffee, whole or low fat milk, are offered with all meals. All wines
provided with meals and a Champagne welcome are included. Some vintage wines and Champagne,
other than at the welcome, will not be included, although we can arrange to purchase these for
you at an additional cost.
TAP WATER
Tap water in and on board is potable and bottled water is available.
LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT:
ON BOARD
Hi Fi system and compact discs. Guests are welcome to bring their favourite compact discs
from home.
Boules
Bikes: Children's bikes and child bike seats
can be arranged if required. Please let us
know at least 8 weeks prior to departure.
Board games etc
A large library of books
Binoculars for watching the bird life
Internet access for e-mails only on limited basis
CYCLING
Passengers are welcome to walk or cycle using the on board bicycles as often as they like.
Most people choose to disembark the barge at a lock and then visit local villages and then
return to the canal and meet the barge a little further along. The barge travels very slowly
and therefore "catch up" will not be a prolem.
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES
Once on board, the Captain can arrange this directly with the hot air balloon company.
Flights last about 1 hour and are weather dependent. The cost is 230 Euros per person and
this should be paid directly to the balloon company on the day of the flight and they do
accept credit cards. Please let our Reservations Department know in advance if you are
interested in ballooning. The hot air balloon company's website is www.franceballoons.com and they are called France
Montgolfieres.
EXCURSIONS BY MINIBUS
9-seater (including driver) long wheelbase minibus - air-conditioned. An additional minibus
is made available for charters with more than 8 guests.
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