Afloat in France by Orient-Express

French Travel Connection is now offering savings of 50% on all luxurious Afloat in France by Orient-Express canal barges. Simply book a six-night journey through France on all departures in April, May and October 2013, valid for both charters and open sailings.

Sailing in Burgundy:

Amaryllis

Charter starting from $43,000 now $21,500*

Fleur de Lys

Cabin starting from $6,600 per person now $3,300* per person

Charter starting from $33,400 now $16,700*

Napoleon

Cabin starting from $5,050 per person now $2,525* per person

Charter starting from $49,500 now $24,750*

Hirondelle

Cabin starting from $4,800 per person now $2,400* per person

Charter starting from $33,300 now $16,650*

Sailing in Canal du Midi:

Alouette

Charter starting from $20,200 now $10,100*

Prices include the six-night cruise, all meals and drinks served with meals, guided touring and walks, entrance fees and use of bikes. All barges offer a crew comprising a captain, masterchef, tour guide and housekeeper.

* Price quoted in AUD. Cruise-only (does not include air travel). Conditions apply. Charter prices are total, vary depending on number of people travelling. Cabin prices are based per person twin share, single supplement applies. Offer subject to availability.

Combine with our Paris packages and save!

 To sweeten the deal even further, French Travel Connection is offering additional savings to travellers who combine accommodation and touring options with their canal barge holiday:

• add on at least five nights’ Paris accommodation and receive a free return private transfer in Paris (airport/train station-hotel)

• add on a minimum of five nights’ Paris accommodation, a Metro Pass and three Paris tours and receive a free return private transfer in Paris (airport/train station-hotel) plus a free Seine River cruise, discount shopping card, complimentary lunch or dinner and a Paris crumpled map.