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Port de Plaisance
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Saint Jean de Losne
France


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Carmargue

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Between land and water

Discover the wild side of the Camargue:
  • A land of marshes, a vast natural park, the haunt of many wild animals, with a magnificent wild bird reserve. You will see pink flamingos, black bulls, wild horses and many species of wild birds.

  • L’Etang de Thau, try a bit of adventure, you will experience a real maritime cruising on this large lake. Many friendly harbours such as Marseillan, Mèze, Bouzigues or Frontignan will welcome you.
  • Aigues-Mortes, a medieval city, the starting point for the first crusades in 13th century. This town is protected by a 1640-meter-long wall.
  • Béziers in another place to interest, in the Cathare country that you will get to if you cruise towards the Canal du Midi.
Cruising in Camargue means cruising in the sunshine among wild nature and culturally interesting towns. 
 
Carnon 
Here the colours of nature mingle harmoniously, the pink of the flamingos, the black bulls and the white horses. This is Carnon, it is found in Camargue, the country of marshes, a vast natural park. Carnon is a city with a strong identity which it seeks to perserve along with its inheritance.
It has an interesting character as it is seperated into two entities: Maugio, with its perserved site of the 'Golden Pond', and Carnon, with its coastline, dunes and beaches, which add the attraction of the se to the traditions of Petite Camargue.
You can also visit the orchards, pasturelands and the herds who graze there. With its activity zones and seaside resorts it is the perfect place to either relax or enjoy a sporty or cultural holiday.
Information :

Transport from the TGV train station in Montpellier (11km) or from the airport at Fréjorgues (7km) to the departure base can be arranged.

The one-way between the Canal du Rhône à Sète and Canal du Midi may be cancelled due to climatic conditions preventing the passage through the Lake Thau.
 
To see : the medieval city of Aigues-Mortes.
 
To taste : seafood, « catigot aux gambas”.
 
To know : In Palavas les flots, you will find a revolving, panoramic restaurant which offers a remarkable view of the area.
 
Most Important : Space Georges Brassens in Sète.
 
On the Rhone à Sète Canal :
Over a hundred kilometres, the Rhone à Sète canal traverse Languedoc and the Petite Camargue to reach Provence. It is the canal of the Couth and the inland waterways of the Southeast. The Beaucaire, whihc runs into the Etange Canal, forms today what is known as the Rhone à Sète Canal which connects the Thau Lake and the Sète in Beaucaire.
On the South Canal :
Built in the 17th century by Pierre-Paul Riquet with his famous round locks, this canal was classified "world wonder" by the UNESCO in 1996.
A true hydrolic museum, the South Canal combines a variety of sites and cultural richness which creates a unique experience. Along the 240km from Toulouse to the Thau Lake there is 64 locks, 55 aquaducts, 7 canal bridges and 126 bridges.

From Carnon :
 
Mini week
Carnon - Beaucaire - Carnon : 140 km - 2 locks - 20 hours
Carnon - Adge - Carnon : 110 km - 4 locks - 23 hours

One week
Carnon - Capestang - Carnon : 196 km - 28 locks - 30 hours
Carnon - Beaucaire - Sète - Carnon : 194 km - 2 locks - 35 hours
Carnon - Marseillan - Carnon : 75 km - no lock - 15 hours
One way Carnon - Homps : 140 km - 12 locks - 30 hours

Two weeks
Carnon - Narbonne - Carnon : 280 km - 34 locks - 50 hours
One way Carnon - Beaucaire - Carnon - Homps : 276 km - 26 locks - 39 hours
 
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SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY FRANCE PASSION PLAISANCE

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Tarpon 37 Duo Prestige

4 stars 4 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats of a great comfort 2 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double cabin. Back cabin : choice between 2 single beds or 1 double bed. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double berth. Sanitary equipment : 2 showers/ 2 sinks / 2 electrics WC. Outside shower in Germany, Burgundy and in...
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Tarpon 42 Trio Prestige

4 stars 6 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats of great comfort. 3 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth. 2 back cabins : choice between 2 single beds or 1 double bed. Lounge cabin : convertible bench o,to a double bench. Sanitary equipment : 3 showers / 3 sinks / 3 electric WC.   Bow propeller. Air...
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Tarpon 49 Quattro Prestige

4 stars 10 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats of a great comfort. 5 Cabins 1 crew cabin : 4 cabins for 2 with 1 shower, 1 sink and 1 electric WC in each. Crew cabin in the very front with 2 singles berths and 1 sink. Lounge : 1 bench convertible into a double bed. Sanitary equipment : 4 shower / 6 sinks / 5 WC (1 outside...
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Nicols 1100

3 stars 6 Permanent Berths 3 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment. 3 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth. Middle cabin : 1 double berth. Back cabin : 1 double berth 1 single berth. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double bed. Sanitary equipment : 3 showers / 3 sinks / 3 WC (1 outside...
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Tarpon 32

3 stars 4 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment 2 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth 1 child extra bed. Back cabin : 1 double berth 1 child extra bed. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double berth. Sanitary equipment : 2 showers / 2 sinks / 2 WC. Departure on...
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Tarpon 37 N

3 stars 7 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment 3 Cabins : Front cabon : 1 double berth and 1 single bed. Back cabin (front side) : 1 double berth and 1 folded back child berth (depend on the boat's style). Back cabin (starboard side) : 2 single berth (1 superposed upon another)....
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Tarpon 42 A

3 stars 10 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Older boat than the Tarpon 42N, same equipment 4 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth. Middle cabin : 1 double berth. Back cabin (starboard side) : 3 single berth including 1 superposed upon another. Back cabin (port side) : 1 double berth. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a...
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Tarpon 42 N

3 stars 10 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment. 4 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth. Middle cabin : 1 double berth. Back cabin (starboard side) : 3 single berth including 1 superposed upon another. Back cabin (port side) : 1 double berth. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible...
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Nicols 1160

2 stars 8 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Comfortable boats which are typical of fluvial tourism and giving the best price/life on board. 4 Cabins : Front cabin: 1 double berth. 2 middle cabins : 1 double bed, but 1 as a coffin. Middle cabin : 2 single berths one upon the other. lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double...
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Nicols 1310

2 stars 10 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment. 5 Cabins Front cabin: 1 double berth. Front middle cabin: 1 double berth. Middle cabin: 1 double berth Back cabin (port side): 1 double coffin-berth Back cabin (starboard side): 1 double coffin-berth Lounge cabin: 1 bench convertible...
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Nicols 900

2 stars 4 Permanent Berths 3 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment. 2 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double bed. Back cabin : 1 double bed 1 single bed. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into a double bed. Sanitary equipment : 2 showers / 2 sinks /2 WC.
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Tarpon 37

2 stars 9 Permanent Berths 1 Temporary Berths
Boats with a recent conception and comfort equipment. 3 Cabins : Front cabin : 1 double berth et 1 single bed Back cabin (port side) : 1 double berth and 1 folded back chils berth (depend on the boat's style). Back cabin (starboard side) : 2 single berths (1 supperposed upon another)....
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Tarpon 42

2 stars 10 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Same boat as the Tarpon 42 A but the inside is different 4 Cabins : Front cabin : 3 single berth. Middle cabin : 1 double berth. Back cabin (starboard side) : 3 single berth including 1 superposed upon another. Back cabin (port side) : 1 double berth. Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible...
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Triton 1050

2 stars 6 Permanent Berths 2 Temporary Berths
Comfortable boats which are typical of fluvial tourism and giving the best price/life on board. 2 Cabins : Middle cabin : 1 double bed Front cabin : 1 double bed 1 single berth Gangway : 1 single berth Lounge cabin : 1 bench convertible into 1 double bed Sanitary equipment : 1 shower /...
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SPECIAL OFFERS

  • Early-booking discounts with France Passion Plaisance

    Early-booking discounts

    15% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/12/2011
    5% discount for one week cruise booked before 31/01/2012
    3% discount for one week cruise booked at least 120 days before the start of your cruise

    Seniors discount

    Valid only from the mentioned dates : 
    17/03-07/04/2012
    05/05-07/07/2012
    01/09-27/10/2012

    -5% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 50)
    -6% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 60)
    -7% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 70)
    -8% Senior Discount (if at least one person on board is over 80) 

    This offer can not be back-dated. A copy of your passport or Identity card will be required. 

    Permanent discounts

    Couple discount (2 adults on board)
    -10% discount off P935 , Eau Claire 930, Eau Claire 930 Fly (except in Spain), Espade 850 fly, Triton 860 (except from Chiogga ) and Triton 860 Fly

    Family discount for a cruise of one-week minimum between 31/03/12 and 05/10/12 (except in Cahors )
    -5% off if one child on board is under 16
    -10% if two or more children are under 16

    Extended cruise discount
    -5% off for a cruise between 14 and 20 days
    -10% off for a cruise of two weeks minimum from Chiogga
    -10% off for a cruise between 21 and 27 days
    -15% off for a cruise of over 4 weeks (except in Spain and 10% off for a cruise from Dinant and Pont à Bar)

    Group booking
    -3% for two boats cruising together and 5% in Germany
    -5% for three boats cruising together
    -7% for two boats cruising together in Spain