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Flamont Rose
Flamant Rose
Flamant Rose is a luxury classic yacht built in 1938 and extensively refurbished in 1997. She has a unique 97 ft gondola shaped riveted iron hull. There is no other yacht like her anywhere in the world. Large portholes create a light and visually stunning atmospheres on her upper deck. She is an ideal cruising yacht for home aboard. With a spacious interior of 50 meters and 35 meters of accessible deck, Flamant Rose is perfect for charters, business meetings or parties. However, it is only for private use of the owners.
Flamant Rose is navigable to Henley-upon-Thames and is one of the few large yachts to be low enought to be able sail under London Bridge giving it access to the delightful towns and villiages such as Hampton Court, Winsor and Marlow. It was the largest yacht to sail at the Henley regatta when in early 2000 and the subject of many newspaper and magazine articles.
Owners Valerie Austin and James Pool (Mr and Mrs Pool),both authors, love the extraordinary history the feeling of happyness and content the boat seems to possess.
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Edith Piaf
Edith Piaf
The photographs and music aboard the Flamant Rose tell the rags to riches story of Edith Piaf, France’s most famous singer.
Flamant Rose is believed to been the love boat of Piaf and the French boxing champion Marcel Cerdan.
When Flamant Rose was brought to England for refurbishment, on the way down the Seine from Paris, the older French lock keepers immediately recognised it as “Piaf’s boat”. They were probably sad to see her leave French waters. However, the new owners are planning to take her to France on tour in the future.
For years Piaf’s songs were at the top of the charts internationally. She was earning more than any other female vocalist and could afford the best of everything. In Sweden, while touring, Piaf suddenly had an overwhelming desire for camembert cheese and red wine. So, she rented a plane to take her and her musicians to Paris for lunch. Thus, it is not surprising she wanted a boat like Flamant Rose whose beauty can be appreciated by a woman, as well as an experienced seaman.
Throughout her tempestuous life and explosive career she cast a spell over everyone who heard her. Although she was called “The little sparrow”, because she was only 4 feet 10 inches tall, her voice had the power of a volcano. “When she begins to sing” wrote a famous poet,”you hear a voice that wells up from the depths of her bein, a voice that unfolds like a tall wave of black velvet.” She had charisma and exuded magnetism, an energy that everyone around her could feel. Her songs "Non, je ne regrette rein" (No Regrets), La vie en Rose,and L’Hymne a Lamour will remain among the world’s most famous love songs forever and her film, "La Vie en Rose" shows what an extraordinary woman she was. Beautifully acted and a pleasure to see.
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Honeymoon Experience
Honeymoon Experience. 'The Priestess of Love'
This beautiful yacht nicknamed “Priestess of Love” is ideal for a honeymoon on the Thames with full crew and silver service. The spectacular bedroom that has been featured in many magazines makes the perfect setting for the couple who want privacy. Although at approximately 100 feet it only has one very large cabin which is more a boudoir that includes a luxurious gold bath surrounded by mirrors. In fact it could easily be the set for Cleopatra with its gold curtains and treasure chest. It is the ultimate in luxury.
The atmosphere is pure Piaf. After all Piaf was called the queen of romance for her passionate love songs. “She needed love” said Yves Montand “she sang at her best when she was madly in love or when her heart had been broken. In love she was the purist.” One famous reporter called her, “the priestess of love.”
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Parties
Parties
Flamant Rose is an ideal venue for executive level business meetings, or a place to meet or entertain the owners most important clients. The atmosphere is one of wealth and commerse. Flamant Rose is moored in beautiful St Katherine's harbour. Which was once the greatest concentration of portable wealth in the world. The most vauable cargos, ivory, presious metals, and other luxury goods came through St Katherine's. Today St Katherine's is home to million pound yachts and the International Petroleum Exchange, which is the market for the most valuable commodity in the modern world.
St Katherine's is located near the heart of the London financial district. Just a twelve minuet walk from the Bank of England. "It's like meeting on a private island" says James Pool.
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The House of Lords
Flamant Rose is ideal for a unique private party. It is the perfect getaway for those pleasant spring and summer evenings. It combines the best of the outdoors with the luxury of a five star hotel. The interior of Flamant Rose has a rich art deco look of the nineteen thirties, with gold mirrors and walls, panelled wood and genuine leather seats.
"It is delighful to sail past the House of Parliment with a small party of friends" Valerie says. "You can chose exactly where you will be when you have that important toast on your birthday or anniversary, or for a few days sail to the to beautiful park of Hampton Court Palace or perhaps on a secluded tree covered bend in the river with the swans and herons as your on witnesses
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Contacts & Publicity
PUBLICITY:
Valerie Austin, now has a regular column on nutrition and healthy living for www.hotgossip.co.uk a media and society magazine.
Earlier she was on the cover (Nov issue 2003) where the yacht make a wonderful background is Flamant Rose's publicity cover of Hotgossip www.hotgossip.co.uk (Nov 2003 issue).
Valerie and her husband have a training company teaching hypnotherapy you can find details on the following websites:
www.valerieaustin.com and www.medical-hypnosis.com. Valerie has specialized in Stop Smoking since 1989. www.stopUKsmoking.com
CONTACT DETAILS:
Tel: U.K: 020 7702 4900
email: valerieaustinhyp@aol.com
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