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Barge Tango


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.

 

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.
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.
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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Hazel Young, Owner
Barge Fandango and Barge Tango
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Photography by Ray Rathborne


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