Overview
Before being converted to a charter hotel barge in 1986, the Alouette transported wood and grain through the canals of Europe. The Alouette now travels along the tree-shaded Canal du Midi between Carcassonne and Beziers.
Belmond Alouette Ship Profile & Stats
- Cruise Line: Belmond Afloat in France
- Ship Type: Barge
- Line Class: Specialty
- Former Name: Mars
- Registry: France
- Year Built: 1985
- Year Last Refurbished: 2001
- Capacity: 4 passengers
- Decks: 1
- Gross Tonnage: 200
- Length: 100 ft
- Beam: 15.58 ft
- Average Speed: 10 knots
- Outside Cabins: 2
- Nationality of Crew: British, French
- Number of Crew: 4
Belmond Alouette On-Board Recreation
Belmond Alouette Dining Choices
- Dining Room Cuisine: Continental, French (Capacity: 8)