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.
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)
- 10 cabins
We remind you that the boat is not like a hotel, so during the journey you will always hear some sort of underground noise.
L’Estello’s layout
Bike tours sailing on L’Estello
Guided from EUR € 1090
Self guided from EUR € 1090
Self-guided:
From Avignon: Mar 25; Apr 8, 22; May 6, 20; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 9, 23; Oct 7, 21, 2023. Apr 6, 20; May 4, 18; Jun 1, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 7, 21; Oct 5, 19, 2024.
From Aigues Mortes: Apr 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27; Jun 10, 24; Jul 8, 22; Aug 5, 19; Sep 2, 16, 30; Oct 14, 2023. Mar 30; Apr 13, 27; May 11, 25; Jun 8, 22; Jul 6, 20; Aug 3, 17, 31; Sep 14, 28; Oct 12, 26, 2024.
Description:
This spectacular bike and boat tour will take you through the wild Camargue nature, where you'll see its bulls and horses: from the medieval fortress of Aigues Mortes you’ll cycle comfortably on towards Arles. Following this portion of the ride, you’ll…