Rosa barge

MS Rosa barge is a Tjalk-clipper type riverboat built in 1907 in Holland (Dedemsvaart) under the name "Renaissance." In 1990, European Waterways converted the vessel into a luxury hotel barge for cruises along the Canal des Deux Mers, operating between the homeports of Bordeaux and Toulouse (Gascony region, southwestern France). The barge was fully drydock refitted in 2010 and now cruises on the Canal de Garonne.

The hotel barge features a fully air-conditioned interior, including a dining room, bar, saloon (lounge), and four staterooms. Two cabins are fitted with double beds, while the other two have twin beds. All accommodations include private en-suite bathrooms. A spacious Sun Deck (outdoor top deck) is furnished with comfortable seating. The crew of four consists of an experienced Captain, housekeeper, tour guide, and master chef, whose cuisine is a highlight of each voyage. Eight bicycles are available complimentary for guests to use ashore. The tour guide is highly knowledgeable about the local area and is always happy to provide advice on recommended cycling routes and sightseeing.

Rosa, along with the Anjodi barge, was featured in a ten-part BBC series documenting Chef Rick Stein’s six-week journey from Bordeaux to Marseille along the Canal du Midi and Canal de Garonne.

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