Easyvie
Easyvie is owned and run by Sue and Tom Hollows.
Following a complete refit, the pretty Easyvie offers comfortable accomodation suitable for couples, friends or families with young children alike.
Our recent guests, James and Frances wrote to thank us for their cruise:
Dear Emma,
It's now a week since we returned home from our holiday and we thought you should know how much we enjoyed our time on Easyvie.
The boat itself was a delight, the cabins were extremely comfortable, as were the sitting room and the deck area, and Tom and Sue could not have been nicer.
Their hospitality was impeccable and we were treated with a welcome that was warm and thoughtful.
Sue's choice of food was exactly what we had been hoping for and their generousity with their own wines and nibbles was more than we could have expected.
Treating us to dinner on board the first night set the tone for the rest of the trip
Tom's handling of the boat under a variety of testing conditions was superb and we felt totally confident that both Tom and Sue would be competent to cope with any circumstance that might arise.
The boat was well equipped for both good and bad weather and the scenery that we travelled through was stunning.
It was quite obvious that Tom and Sue had done a thorough reconnaissance of the route and were able to advise us of landing places and restaurants that suited us perfectly.
We could not recommend them more highly, and, in comparison with other similar boats advertised, offered incredible value for money.
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The owners aim is to please and provide you with a memorable holiday.
Begin each day with an excellent breakfast of fresh coffee or tea, croissants, and fresh bread.
Lunch will be an array of traditional french foods and seasonal salads freshly prepared.
The half board formula allows you to savour regional specialiaties in the local restaurants and bistros each evening.
If you want to eat aboard, Sue will be happy to accomodate you.
Simply let her know in the morning as all meals are prepared from fresh ingredients daily.
The stylish accomodation comprises:
A large, airy saloon with picture windows which allow you to watch the world drift by from the comfort of leather settees which simply invite you to sit back and relax as soon as you board.
A large flat screen TV, English and french tv channels, Video and DVD, CD's and a games console are all readily available.
In the adjoining galley you are free to make light refreshments and drinks during your cruise, or to watch Sue creating your meals!
Alternatively, you can join Tom in the raised wheelhouse for a completey unique view along the 25 meter fore deck and see the master Captain at work.
From the large sundeck, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of the Midi canal while sipping a glass of wine, reading a book or taking a siesta.
At the end of the day, you can retire to your cabin with private ensuite, for a good night's rest before tomorrow's adventure begins.
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- Prices -
| Accomodation |
Regular |
Mid |
Value |
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Whole boat charter for 5-6
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6100 |
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5100 |
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Whole boat charter for 4
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5000 |
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4000 |
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Per person; no single person supplement
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1100 |
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900 |
-Departure Dates-
| Value |
2008-03-30 - >2008-04-27; 2008-10-12 -> 2008-11-9 |
| Mid |
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| Regular |
2008-05-03 -> 2008-10-5 |
All prices are in euros.
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ITINERARY
Day 1
Vias to Villeneuve
On day one Tom and Sue, your hosts, will welcome you aboard for a Champagne reception .
After settling into your cabins, you will be invited to sit back and relax as your cruise begins.
Each day Tom and Sue will invite you to consider possible visits for the following day.
The following is a sample itinerary, but we are happy to tailor the itinerary to your particular interests wherever possible.
On this cruise, you can choose how much or how little you do!
Day 2
Villeneuve - Beziers
Our morning cruise brings us to Beziers in time for lunch, after which there will be time to explore this small, Medieval town.
At 3pm, we will leave Beziers and cruise to the Foncerranes flight of locks for our evening mooring at Colombiers.
Day 3
Colombiers - Capestang
Today we will pass through the Malpas Tunnel, one of the oldest canal tunnels in existence, in which you can see natural formations similar to stalactites and stalagmites.
The pretty village of Poilhes will be our lunch time stop.
After lunch, we will visit the Domaine de Goery vineyard for a tasting of some of the local wines.
Our late afternoon cruise will bring us to Capestang, where we will moor for the night.
Day 4
Capestang - Le Somail
Experience the real France today by visiting the market (Wednesday) in the old town.
Then step back in time to the 14th Century in the Chateaux de Capestang which with a ceiling composed of 161 ornamental panels is a listed historical monument.
Lunch on board as we cruise to Le Somail.
Day 5
Le Somail - Argens
This morning there is a second opportunity for wine lovers as it is possible to visit the Ventenac en Minervois wine cellar and museum.
Todays cruise takes us over one of the canal's oldest aqueducts, the Repudre Viaduct, built by Paul Riquet, the engineer who built the canal itself
We will moor in Argens this evening.
Day 6
This morning Tom will turn Easyvie toward Capestang, quite a feat on a narrow canal!
We will cruise toward Capestang, making a stop along the route if you so wish.
Day 7
After a hearty breakfast and our goodbyes, it will be time to leave Easyvie. It's not necessarily goodbye, but hopefully an 'A la prochaine croisiere!'
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