How We Compare
Saroche is the largest single deck 6 passenger hotel barge in France We have large airy cabins all with individually air conditioning and heating, all with opening window and en-suite bathrooms.
The split level lounge/dining room has 8 large opening windows as well as a feature hexagonal skylight which baths the room in sunlight. The lounge has 3,6 metres (12 foot 4 inches) headroom.
Saroche has a large hard wood sun deck with hot tub, for the best views of the passing countryside as we cruise. With a total area of 44 square metres (470 sq ft) there is an awning covering part of the deck for those who which for shade, a table and chairs for alfresco dinning and loungers for relaxing.
With flowering plants and shrubs the deck is a very pleasant place to spend your day.
The barge comforts
Saroche offers 3 en suite staterooms for 6 passengers. The vessel has a split level lounge/dining room (25' x 16'), a quiet library and writing room featuring a foliage surrounded fish pond with goldfish and a large sun deck and parasol-covered dining deck - for meals 'al fresco'.
The lounge/dining area was designed to reflect the colours of Provence, its subtle peach and cream decor highlighted with accents of amber and turquoise. The cool mosaic tiled dining area and white oak floored salon are complemented by wrought iron and hardwood balustrades and a profusion of leafy indoor plants.
Eight large opening windows and a hexagonal skylight flood the room with sunshine and fresh air, as rippling reflections from the water dance across the wood timbered ceiling, flashing across brass ceiling fans - all reflecting and absorbing the atmosphere, bright colours and sunshine of the French countryside.
The comfortable armchairs, wood burning fire, hardwood fully stocked bar, stereo/CD player, satellite TV with CNN and CNBC, news, video and DVD player and library complete the cosy atmosphere - where passengers quickly feel at home.
Sleeping Accommodation
Saroche's staterooms reflect the high standard to which the vessel was designed. The largest six-passenger barge currently cruising in France, the staterooms are bright, luxurious and spacious - more closely resembling a hotel room than a ship's cabin. All the beds can be converted into either twin beds or queen sized double beds.
Rooms have large wardrobes with ample hanging drawer and shelf space and alcoves with make-up/shaving mirrors above tiled washbasins. Bathrooms contain extra large fully tiled shower cubicles with high ceilings, easy access glass doors and adjustable speed shower nozzles. Hot water is abundant, hair dryers are provided in all cabins and large fluffy bath sheets add to the feeling of luxury. All cabins have opening windows, central heating and individually controlled air conditioning systems.
