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ALEGRIA: AMENITIES, ACCOMMODATIONS, LAYOUT
ALEGRIA is a barge of the Freyssinet type, built in 1937 at a shipyard in Thuin, Belgium.
She was originally 39 meters long and 5,07 meters wide, designed for loads of 400 tons, but in 1999 the ship was converted to a houseboat and shortened to 29.37 meters (100 feet). Her present length now allows passage through the smaller locks of the famous Canal du Midi.
She is docked near Poilhes, a charming village on the Canal du Midi, 12 km from Beziers, 20 km from the Mediterranean Sea and close to Narbonne. You will either embark or disembark from this charming village that contains many remains from the Roman times.
Do not hesitate to enjoy the (heated!) pool after a warm afternoon … or just relax while enjoying a pre-dinner drink.
LAYOUT:
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 100 feet / 30 meters
Width: 16 feet / 5 meters
Number of cabins: 2
Maximum number of guests: 4
Size of cabins: 190 & 220 sq ft. (18 & 20 m2 approx) incl. bathroom
Amenities in each guest cabin:
Available in the lounge:
Heated pool on deck: 13 ft x 7 ft (4 x 2 m)
Ceilings height: 7 ft (2,1 m) in lounge and cabins; 6,6 ft (2 m) in bathrooms
Also available:
The large lounge / dining room has two big portholes offering direct views of the Canal … and its inhabitants: our friends the ducks and geese.
A home theatre with a selection of CDs will give you some added pleasure, as well as a selection of books and board games. We offer you internet access through the connection of a 3G+ USB key to your laptop ...
The bar is well stocked with many of your favorite drinks, all of them offered to you. There is also a specific bar fridge and a coffee/tea making machine for your own use.
The kitchen is either open onto the lounge or closed, depending on whether our chef will allow you to watch him prepare his secret dishes … but, don't despair, he sometimes does share his secrets with you!!!
For your important documents or anything else of value, a safe is located near the lounge in a ... discreet place!
The Guest Cabins
Two large guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, totaling between 18 and 20 sq m ( 190 to 210 sq ft) each, are located on the sides of the boat. These cabins each have two entrances: one leading directly outside to the front of the barge near the pool and another one opening inside to the lounge. This allows both intimacy and independence.
The rooms have large portholes which offer panoramic views of the Canal du Midi.
The cabins are fitted with king size beds that can be separated into single beds upon request. You will be supplied with bath robes, bath amenities (from the famous product line "L’Occitane en Provence") and a hair drier.
In your room, you'll also find a mini-fridge full of cool drinks and a tea & coffee tray with biscuits.
Both cabins have air conditioning. In the event of a cool night at the end of the season, the cabins are equipped with central heating, as are the bathrooms which are also fitted with heated towel rails.
Daily housekeeping is provided and we can propose a laundry service upon request.
ALEGRIA HOME > BOAT Specifications & Layout Details
ALEGRIA is a barge of the Freyssinet type, built in 1937 at a shipyard in Thuin, Belgium.
She was originally 39 meters long and 5,07 meters wide, designed for loads of 400 tons, but in 1999 the ship was converted to a houseboat and shortened to 29.37 meters (100 feet). Her present length now allows passage through the smaller locks of the famous Canal du Midi.
She is docked near Poilhes, a charming village on the Canal du Midi, 12 km from Beziers, 20 km from the Mediterranean Sea and close to Narbonne. You will either embark or disembark from this charming village that contains many remains from the Roman times.
Do not hesitate to enjoy the (heated!) pool after a warm afternoon … or just relax while enjoying a pre-dinner drink.
LAYOUT:
Click on layout diagram to enlarge image in another window
SPECIFICATIONS:
Length: 100 feet / 30 meters
Width: 16 feet / 5 meters
Number of cabins: 2
Maximum number of guests: 4
Size of cabins: 190 & 220 sq ft. (18 & 20 m2 approx) incl. bathroom
Amenities in each guest cabin:
- king size bed or 2 twins
- mini fridge
- tea and coffee tray
- air conditioning
- central heating
- heated towel rails
- hair drier
- bath robes
Available in the lounge:
- satellite TV
- DVD player
- CD player
- books
- games
- internet access for your laptop with our USB 3G+ modem available for use at no charge.
Heated pool on deck: 13 ft x 7 ft (4 x 2 m)
Ceilings height: 7 ft (2,1 m) in lounge and cabins; 6,6 ft (2 m) in bathrooms
Also available:
- 4 Mountain bikes
- Mini-van
- Air conditioning
- 4 individual armchairs
- No wheelchair access
- Smoking prohibited inside
- Electricity: 220 Volts
The large lounge / dining room has two big portholes offering direct views of the Canal … and its inhabitants: our friends the ducks and geese.
A home theatre with a selection of CDs will give you some added pleasure, as well as a selection of books and board games. We offer you internet access through the connection of a 3G+ USB key to your laptop ...
The bar is well stocked with many of your favorite drinks, all of them offered to you. There is also a specific bar fridge and a coffee/tea making machine for your own use.
The kitchen is either open onto the lounge or closed, depending on whether our chef will allow you to watch him prepare his secret dishes … but, don't despair, he sometimes does share his secrets with you!!!
For your important documents or anything else of value, a safe is located near the lounge in a ... discreet place!
The Guest Cabins
Two large guest rooms with en-suite bathrooms, totaling between 18 and 20 sq m ( 190 to 210 sq ft) each, are located on the sides of the boat. These cabins each have two entrances: one leading directly outside to the front of the barge near the pool and another one opening inside to the lounge. This allows both intimacy and independence.
The rooms have large portholes which offer panoramic views of the Canal du Midi.
The cabins are fitted with king size beds that can be separated into single beds upon request. You will be supplied with bath robes, bath amenities (from the famous product line "L’Occitane en Provence") and a hair drier.
In your room, you'll also find a mini-fridge full of cool drinks and a tea & coffee tray with biscuits.
Both cabins have air conditioning. In the event of a cool night at the end of the season, the cabins are equipped with central heating, as are the bathrooms which are also fitted with heated towel rails.
Daily housekeeping is provided and we can propose a laundry service upon request.
ALEGRIA HOME > BOAT Specifications & Layout Details