LA NOUVELLE ETOILE HOTEL BARGE

The La Nouvelle Etoile Hotel Barge is a first class barge that can accommodate a maximum of 8 passengers and 4 crew.

La Nouvelle Etoile has been designed to offer a very high level of comfort and convenience, to provide a blend of traditional elegance and modern-day facilities.

The spacious, air conditioned saloon with its attractive cocktail bar, piano and elegant furnishings provides a truly sophisticated setting, while other amenities include an exercise room and a lift.

Each of the four generous 200sq ft cabin suites is lavishly equipped and the en-suite bathrooms feature double hand-basins and oversized showers. On deck there is a large sun deck with comfortable loungers and a spa pool, as well as bicycles for you to pedal along the nearby towpath.

This cruise on the luxurious La Nouvelle Etoile is a journey back in time through a picturesque landscape along two delightful canals, including France’s oldest, the Canal de Briare. She also cruises in Alsace, Champagne, Holland, Belgium, Picardy, Germany and Luxembourg in Spring and Autumn.

Cruise Highlights on the La Nouvelle Etoile

• Private wine tasting at the Château de Paraza
• Cruise through the world’s oldest canal tunnel at Malpas
• Join a truffle hunt and taste the delicious findings at Mas d’Antonin
• View the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover Cathar history
• Tour Carcassonne – the most complete medieval fortified city in existence
• Excellent towpath for walking and cycling. “Biking Plus” option available

Ship Facts

Guests: 8

Crew: 5

Length: 129 ft

Cabins: 4 x Twin/Double Suites (215 sq ft ensuite)

Air conditioning & central heating

Spa on deck

TV/DVD

Elevator

Fitness Room

To learn more about the La Nouvelle Etoile Hotel Barge, or any or our European Waterways Cruises call our fabulous reservations team here in Australia on 1300 799 758. 

We are available 7 days a week!