The Napoléon is Europe’s finest river cruiser, combining all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambience of a country inn. She is beautifully appointed with large picture windows that provide unsurpassed views of the countryside, accommodates up to 12 passengers. 

The Napoléon cruises the Rhône between Arles and Tain l’Hermitage/Tournon; sun-drenched landscapes that inspired the great canvases of Cézanne and Van Gogh.  

A region full of sophisticated architecture dating back to the Roman civilization and ruins of fortifications, arenas and aqueducts that continue to amaze modern engineers.  The endless vistas of tiled roofs, lavender fields and olive groves are synonymous with Provence. 

Excursions are arranged to the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the story book towns of Orange, Avignon, Arles, St Rémy, birthplace of Nostradamus and the ancient Roman and Greek ruins of Pont-du-Gard and Glanum.

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Facilities 

• Air Conditioning
• Games 
• Hairdryer 
• Hifi/Stereo (in salon) 
• Intercom 
• Piano (keyboard) 
• Shaver Socket 110-220V (Converter available) 
• Television (in cabin) 
• Video (in cabin) 
• Writing Desk

History
The Napoléon was converted from the hull of a commercial freight-carrying barge built in Belgium in 1963. She was one of the last commercial barges to have been built. 

The hull was purchased in Belgium and converted in a small shipyard in Bruges, in the north of Belgium. The woodwork was carried out by British ship's carpenters in Belgium. The various systems incorporated in the ship come from several European countries. 


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