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Belmond Hirondelle

Belmond Hirondelle is exquisitely styled in a light and airy design giving a sense of floating on air rather than water.

About Belmond Hirondelle

Belmond Hirondelle is exquisitely styled in a light and airy design giving a sense of floating on air rather than water.

Four generously sized en-suite cabins accommodate up to eight guests in sumptuous surroundings. Light floods in through picture-frame windows in a lounge where guests can dine on exceptional French cuisine.

Sailing through the Franche-Comte region guests alight along the way to delight in daily excursions to some of France’s most fascinating locations. 

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Accommodation

Eight passengers can enjoy the supreme comfort of this bright, airy barge, cruising among the grand châteaux and vineyards of Burgundy.

Cabins

The soft décor of the recently refurbished Belmond Hirondelle complements the tranquil scenery outside. 

Four spacious cabins have oak-panelled ceilings and en-suite bathrooms. Two cabins can be configured as twins or doubles, one cabin is a fixed double, the other is a fixed twin cabin.

Entertainment

Lounge

Large picture windows in the lounge offer spectacular views of passing scenery. Amenities in Lounge include:

  • DVD player and DVDs, 
  • HiFi system and CDs
  • Bose iPod docking station
  • Books and board games
  • Computer with internet access

Dining

Dining Room

Enjoy delicious cuisine prepared by your cordon bleu chef using the freshest ingredients. A highlight of each cruise is dining; our experienced chef, who prepares all your food using ingredients from the natural larders of Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence and Burgundy. Dinners are complemented by carefully chosen wines and delectable cheeseboards. You can even accompany Chef to market to choose sun-ripened, favour-bursting foods for your menu.

Enrichment

Cookery Classes

The Barge is equipped with an open kitchen, perfect for cookery classes and demonstrations. Cooking enthusiasts can tailor this itinerary according to their skills and interests.

Health & Fitness

Sun Deck

Guests can recline on comfortable sun loungers on deck, whilst taking in the 360° views. 

Two tables and a large canopy over part of the deck also provide a shaded dining area.

Deckplans

Deck 1

  • Sun Deck

Deck 2

  • Lounge
  • Dining Area
  • Cabin 1
  • Cabin 2
  • Cabin 3
  • Cabin 4

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