The Alegria has a crew of 5 including the Captain, Olivier Baudry. Half are French natives and half are British nationals: the perfect balance for your cruise!!

*** Olivier Baudry, the owner of the barge, is a French native. He has been passionate about rivers, canals and river boats for thirty years. In the 1980’s he owned successively two house-boats moored in Paris and he had a great time cruising with friends across the French capital for several years.

In 1989, with his passion in mind, Olivier left his secure job as a corporate banker and launched two luxurious river-boats in Paris. These were focused on the market of corporate and incentive events.

Olivier then passed fifteen years in Cape Town, South Africa, managing his own tour-operating company. Late 2007 he came back to France to fulfill his passion and launch a cruising hotel-barge.

Olivier has settled down along the Canal du Midi and he now runs Alegria for your pleasure ...

Having a real French Native as your Captain is definitely a Huge Plus for your cruise!!!

*** Your Chef: You have your own exclusive CHEF on board! Our Chef will provide some outstanding gastronomic meals through typical and sophisticated French cuisine... The wines we carefully chosed will perfectly match your dishes and you will enjoy up to three different French wines with every meal...

*** Your Hostess is English and French speaking. She is an important part of your daily life on board for serving the meals, preparing your rooms and being available to help you to find your way on the barge... and around the Canal.

*** The Tour Guide is also French and English speaking; His/ her knowledge of the region and its history will ensure you some great visits around the region, and will allow you to deepen your knowledge of the French culture.

*** The Matelot  is responsible for maintainance of the barge and the asistance to moorings.


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