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The Hotel Barge Le Phénicien, one of the most romantic and luxurious ways to travel along the canals and waterways of the Provence region.
The Hotel Barge Le Phénicien, one of the most romantic and luxurious ways to travel along the canals and waterways of the Provence region.

Le Phénicien's Dining Area and Salon.
Le Phénicien's Dining Area and Salon.

Le Phenicien's Bar and Dining Area.
Le Phenicien's Bar, Restaurant Area.

Le Phenicien's fabulous luncheon buffet!
Le Phenicien's fabulous luncheon buffet!

Le Phenicien's Lounges, Seminar Area.
Le Phenicien's Lounges, Seminar Area.

One of Le Phenicien's Sundecks.
Le Phenicien's Sundeck.

One of Le Phenicien's Sundecks.
Le Phenicien's Sundeck.

Moored at the end of the day.
Le Phenicien, moored at the end of the day.

One of Le Phenicien's Double Bedded Cabins.
One of Le Phenicien's Double Bedded Cabins.

One of Le Phenicien's Twin Bedded Cabins.
One of Le Phenicien's Twin Bedded Cabins.

Le Phenicien Cruising the Canal du Rhone a Sete at Aigues-Mortes, in Provence.
Le Phenicien Cruising the Canal du Rhone a Sete at Aigues-Mortes, in Provence.
The Tour de Constance is in the skyline.
Built in 1242 by Saint Louis (finished in 1254), the Tower was used as a prison during the 14th century.

Le Phenicien Cruising the Rhone in Provence, passing the Castle at Tarascon on the right.
Le Phenicien Cruising the Rhone in Provence, passing the Castle at Tarascon on the right.
On the banks of the Rhone River, the castle of Tarascon defended the access to the property of the counts of Provence. The construction of the current building began in 1400, under Louis II of Anjou, and was completed one half-century afterwards by King Rene.

Le Phenicien just departing from its mooring in Avignon, with the ramparts and Palace of the Popes in the background.
Le Phenicien just departing from its mooring in Avignon,
with the ramparts and Palace of the Popes in the background.
"Avignon became the residence of the Popes in 1309, fleeing the violent chaos of Rome. The Palais was built between 1335 and 1364 on a natural rocky outcrop at the northern edge of Avignon, overlooking the river Rhône. The site was formerly occupied by the old episcopal palace of the bishops of Avignon. The Palais was built in two principal phases with two distinct segments, known as the Palais Vieux (Old Palace) and Palais Neuf (New Palace). By the time of its completion, it occupied an area of 2.6 acres (11,000 m²). The building was enormously expensive, consuming much of the papacy's income during its construction."
[Source: Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palais_des_Papes]

The Palace of the Popes accomodates more than 650,000 visitors each year, and is among the ten most visited monuments in France.


Le Phenicien: forward deck.

Bathroom aboard Le Phenicien
Bathroom aboard Le Phenicien.

Le Phenicien's beautiful place settings, prepared for luncheon.
Le Phenicien's beautiful place settings, prepared for luncheon.

Le Phenicien is owned, operated and hosted by the Joly family.
Le Phenicien is owned, operated and hosted by the Joly family.

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