Absolute2
Burgundy Cruise
Nemours to Joigny
Sunday, DAY
1 Nemours
As a group we meet you, at one hotel, of
your choice, in Paris at 2pm and transfer you to Absoluut2 for a Champagne
reception and introduction to the crew and facilities. Time for a stroll around
the village, before your first gourmet dinner on board.
Monday, DAY
2 Nemours to Moret-sur-Loing
Cruise, walk, and ride along the canal to the beautiful village of
Moret-sur-Loing made famous by Alfred Sisley. All the locks are manual and you
are invited to participate. It's a lot easier than it looks and fun. After lunch
a guided walking tour of this beautiful village
Tuesday, DAY
3 Moret-sur-Loing to Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
Today's cruise takes us up the River Seine and on to the Yonne River.
After lunch, a drive through the Forest of Fontainebleau brings us to the 16th
century Chateau - home to 34 different sovereigns. We tour the State
apartments and Napoleon the First's Imperial Inner Apartment.
Wednesday, DAY
4 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne to Sens
Cruise or a nap on deck, on our way to our mooring in Sens. Here we visit
the 11th century masterpiece that is St Etienne Cathedral and Roman Museum.
There is still time to stroll and or shop.
Thursday, DAY 5 Sens to
Provins
We continue winding our way down the River Yonne,
along the route that the Paris log floaters used, to Villeneuve sur Yonne, home
of Louis XIII and French actress Lesley Caron. This afternoon's
visit is to the fortified medieval town of Provins, were you can see knights
jousting or Birds of Prey hunt.
Friday, DAY
6 Provinsto Joigny
Cruise to
Joigny, a medieval market town with wooden statues on some of the houses. Time
to explore or a game of boule. After lunch a drive to Chablis to taste Grand Cru
wines or to Irancy for some Pinot Noir tasting, continuing on to the Cave de
Bailly for a sparkling Burgundy wine tasting and a tour of the statues in the
cavernous caves. This evening is our farewell dinner together.
Saturday, DAY
7 Joigny to Paris
After breakfast, we disembark and transfer you back to your hotel in Paris where your tour ends.
Golf Charters: In France we have the best selection of golf courses. Golf Charters are always available at a cost
(call for rates) when chartering
8 passenger Absolute2. Prices include golf fees, meals at golf clubs and transfers. Golfing is also possible on hotel departures on own expense.
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