L’Estello barge

10 cabins / 2 decks

The L’Estello is a Dutch barge, originally launched in 1937. The vessel was modernised from head to toe for passenger cruising on the rivers and canals of France. She features an air-conditioned living room, divided into 2 areas: restaurant with large picture windows and a bar area with comfortable sofas and armchairs.

Outside you’ll find a sundeck with fixed awning, tables, and chairs. The boat has a number of books and games on board.

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Facts

• Year of construction: 1937
• Renovation: Barge Converted to passenger ship 1990
• Flag: French
• Length: 39 m / 128 ft
• Width: 5.2 m / 16.4 ft
• Draft: 1.60 m / 5.2 ft
• Passengers: 20
• Crew: 4
• Number of cabins: 10
• Wi-Fi: Free WiFi on board in restaurant/bar area
• Languages on board: English, German, and French
• Payment accepted: Cash ONLY
• Currency on board: Euro

Boat overview

• Air conditioned lounge and bar area with large windows
• Restaurant / dining area with comfortable seating
• Free hot drinks machine
• Large 55” screen television in the lounge
• Library and games available
• Dedicated bike storage
• Sundeck with seating accommodation and fixed awning
• No Laundry Services on board
• Complimentary courtesy kit: soap, shower gel, shampoo, shower cap.
• Drinkable water on board (natural and sparkling water options)
• Special diet requests: Any vegan or gluten-free diet requests will incur a €50/person surcharge. To be paid in advance.

**Smoking is not permitted except in designated smoking section on outside deck**

Cabin features

• All cabins equipped with en-suite private facilities (sink, shower, toilet), two fixed portholes, air conditioning, hairdryer, mini-safe, ample closet space, drawers underneath each bed for extra storage, full-length mirror, and 220V - 50Hz with Schuko bipolar sockets.
• Upper deck
  • Restaurant/dining area
  • Lounge/bar
  • Sundeck
• Lower deck
  • 10 cabins
    • 1 Double Bed Cabin (bed size 1.90 m x 1.40 m)
    • 9 Single Cabins (bed size 1.90 m x 0.80 m)

We remind you that the boat is not like a hotel, so during the journey you will always hear some sort of underground noise.

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L’Estello’s layout

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Bike tours sailing on L’Estello