Tango


Built in 1931, the barge transported grain on France’s waterways until commercial barging was replaced by trucking in the 1980s. Tango was retired in a canalside town when discovered by a 13-year-old Daniel Sak. Daniel fulfilled his dream, buying the former cargo barge and transforming it into a luxurious floating hotel.

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Tango’s on-board chef uses only the freshest local produce and can cater meals to your specific dietary desires, while introducing you to the luscious cuisine of the Bordeauxl region. Tango’s owner, Franco-American Daniel Sak, is a graduate of the French National Cooking School in Burgundy. He designs all menus and oversees sourcing of ingredients. As proprietor of his own vineyard in Southern France,
he is also a connoisseur of Bordeaux wines.

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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 used to transport grain between the Atlantic and Mediterranean ports. At this time Tango was shortened to 100 feet, the
maximum length barge that can navigate the Canal du Midi. When commercial barging ceased in the 1980’s, Tango was retired in a small canal-side village. French born Tango Captain, Daniel Sak, had seen the barge abandoned as a child, when navigating with his mother. He always said it was the only barge he wanted to own. In the year 2000 that dream came true, when Daniel purchased Tango and lovingly converted her into a deluxe charter barge for up to eight guests.

 


Built in 1931, the barge transported grain on France’s waterways until commercial barging was replaced by trucking in the 1980s. Tango was retired in a canalside town when discovered by a 13-year-old Daniel Sak. Daniel fulfilled his dream, buying the former cargo barge and transforming it into a luxurious floating hotel.

INDIVIDUAL AIR-CON CABINS
DISCOVER VINEYARDS
TOUR GUIDE
Hostess
SPA TUB
OPEN BAR
PRIVATE CHEF
WiFi
The Crosby family
Seattle
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From the moment we were picked up in the minivan and arrived in Marseillan, it has been the most magical vacation we have ever had! We’re leaving you with heavy hearts and dream of returning someday! We would love to welcome you in our evergreen city of Seattle should your travels take you there. There could be no better guide or linguist in France, we are more knowledgeable than when we left and wouid love to steal you away for Paris. The chef made every meal exquisite, the hostess, of gracious spirit, predicted our every wish. Daniel, the Tango is a beautiful vessel, thank you for turning it over to our family and making us feel so welcome, we felt like we were living a dream.”
Phil Tilney
USA
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Just a note to thank you for arranging such a splendid trip for us on the Tango. Everything could not have been more perfect, including the arrangements for the high chair and crib. “Tango is a lovely boat, and Andree and I were privileged to have occupied the Captain’s cabin. The crew, of course, was fantastic, and with kids aboard, they made every possible concession for them, including amazing kid-centered meals (before ours!), and excursions including swimming. Many, many thanks. I hope the rest of your summer is as splendid as ours has been already.
Marianna and Judy
Australia
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Dear Daniel, we so loved our magical time with you, Pierre and Daph. It was the best vacation, ever. Thank you again and again. It is not without effort that you create the magic of the Tango, the region and the cuisine for your guests. It was perfect in every way and the weather was lovely too.
Starr & Joan Cooke
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Thank you, Daniel, and your wonderful crew for the fabulous time aboard the Tango! We will never forget all the incredible food and interesting tours we took, and all the fun we had with every one of you.
Julian and Kerry Anderson
Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
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Hard to imagine but our second trip on Tango was even better than the first. Daniel and crew were, as always, marvelous. Fabulous meals, wonderful wines, attentive service and great scenery. My wife and I are looking forward to next year when we’ll have our third journey on Tango. Thanks for another memorable trip!
Barbara and Bob Kelley
Australia
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It has been fabulous. We’ve dreamed of this trip for a long time and it has lived up to our dreams. Each day on the Tango has brought memorable experiences: the wine chateau “dans son jus” with moules, and Narbonne’s market.

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