Renaissance


Renaissance has been designed to carry her guests in ultimate luxury along the Canal de Briare, France’s oldest canal and steeped in history on a cruise route that features elegant chateaux, small countryside villages and the famed wine-growing region of Sancerre.

She is a very spacious hotel barge and the beautifully-appointed saloon with its wooden beams, classic dining furniture and artworks, invokes the atmosphere of a classic French manor house. The comfortable leather sofas and hand-built bar where you can enjoy your pre-dinner aperitif, add to the feeling of onboard opulence.

The ‘Renaissance mood’ extends to the four very generously-sized twin or double bedded bedroom suites, (approx. 265sq ft including en suite), each one fully air-conditioned and complemented by a large en suite bathroom.

Outside, the large forward deck includes a covered roof extension with a circular table for alfresco dining, comfortable hardwood sun loungers and a heated spa pool.

With her refined onboard ambience, Renaissance is the perfect vessel on which to cruise a historic canal and experience the splendour of landmarks en route, including Gustav’s Eiffels’s aqueduct across the mighty River Loire.


Ship Profile & Stats
  • Maiden voyage: 1960
  • Refurbished: 2009
  • Length: 39 metres
  • Beam: 5.3 metres
  • Speed: 10 knots
  • Passenger capacity (dbl): 8
  • Crew nationality: British
Ship Amenities
  • Air Conditioning
  • 60ft sq Private Bathroom
  • Television & DVD System
  • 220 Volt Electricity (2 Pin French Plug)
  • Hair Dryer
Ship Facilities
  • Lounge
  • Bar
  • Sun Deck
  • Spa Pool
  • Dining Room
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Suites Plan
Suites Photo
Four large suites, all with closet, private bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning and central heating and 220 volt electricity (French two pin plugs). Each suite has its own TV with DVD player.

Voltaire) Suite 1: (bow) approx 270 sq feet including bathroom
Size of the bed: (1 king bed or two single beds)
King or Twin bed configuration

Hugo) Suite 2: approx 260 sq feet including bathroom
Size of the bed: (1 king bed or two single beds)
King or Twin bed configuration

Dumas) Suite 3: approx 260 sq feet including bathroom
Size of the bed: (1 king bed or two single beds)
King or Twin bed configuration

Moliere) Suite 4: (stern) approx 270 sq feet including bathroom
Size of the bed: (1 king bed or two single beds)
King or Twin bed configuration

BATHROOMS:
The staterooms have a shower in a shower cubicle. All have tiled/teak wood floors and walls. They all have toilet and basin.

Supplied with: Washing gel, hand soap, shampoo, towels and face cloths