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Tango, built in 1931, initially navigated on the
canals of North Eastern France. In the 1950's she sailed South
and was shortened to 100 feet to fit the Canal du Midi. When commercial
barging ceased in the 1970's, Tango was retired
in a small canal-side village. A dream came true for Daniel Sak,
Fandango-owner Hazel Young's son, as he had seen the abandoned
barge as a child, and in 2000 was able to purchase her. Now, lovingly
converted into a deluxe charter barge for up to six guests, Tango
offers the ultimate in spaciousness and elegance for Midi barge
cruising.
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French-born Tango
Captain Daniel Sak (Hazel's son) has spent most of his life on the
French waterways. Daniel continues the family tradition of excellence
in barging. Also a trained French Chef, Daniel oversees both the
culinary details of your cruise as well as the overall experience
aboard Tango. Here Daniel steers Tango
over the impressive Bassin du Thau at sunrise. |
| Tango's
decor is a delight in all its details. Large opening brass portholes
throughout the vessel and opening skylights provide fresh circulating
air and light. French art deco fixtures, provencal ivory linens
and rich mahogany wall paneling recreate an atmosphere of the 1930's
French passenger liners. Here the large salon with yellow leather
sofa, bar and dining room. |
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A champagne welcome
aboard Tango's outdoor dining deck. |
| Comfortable cabins
with ensuite baths can be made up with twin or Queen beds. The Van
Gogh cabin here is one of the most spacious cabins on the Canal
du Midi. |
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One of the great
attractions of Fandango and Tango are
the hand-made tiles throughout all the cabins' baths. Designed by
local artist and family-friend Alan Vagh, the baths are simply luscious
to look at as well as functional. |
| Tango has
two comfortable decks with plenty of room to relax or enjoy the
sunset with an aperitif. |
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