Sunday,
Day 1 Montbard
to Pouillenay
Guests are met at the Montbard TGV station at 18.04 or Hotel in Montbard at
18.30 and transferred to the barge in a private air-conditioned minibus moored
in Pouillenay. A full crew Welcome Aboard with champagne and canapés. After
time to settle into your cabin you are invited to join us for a first dinner
aboard and introduction to Burgundy’s excellent cuisine.
Monday, Day 2
Pouillenay to Venarey les Laumes
Wake to the aromas of ground coffee and French patisseries, enjoy a leisurely
breakfast and morning cruise through deep Burgundian countryside. After lunch we
drive you to the exquisite World Heritage Unesco site of Abbey de Fontenay
founded by St Bernard in 1118. Representing a distinctive example of early
Cistercian architecture and virtually intact, Fontenay allows an exceptional
glimpse of early Cistercian life and industry with its peaceful gardens and
ponds and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 Venarey
Les Laumes to Buffon
Morning stroll around the hilltop village of Flavigny sur
Ozerain, where the film Chocolat was filmed. On the way, from the summit of Mt
Auxois, we look at Alesia, the last battle site between the Gaulles and Romans
that took place in 52 BC. We cruise through the market town of Montbard to the
stone steps of the Forges de Buffon, founded in 1768 by 18th century naturalist
Georges-Louis de Buffon. We wander around the forge and see various examples of
early Industrial Revolution engineering on the banks of the tiny yet powerful
Armancon River, whose power was harnessed to run the forge. Dinner ashore in
Semur-en-Auxois.
Wednesday, Day 4
Buffon to Ancy le Franc
Morning visit to Noyers to enjoy the vegetables, cheeses, colors and
delights of the local market. Returning to the barge we enjoy a lazy cruise
gently down to Ancy le Franc with plenty of opportunity to wander or cycle as
the vessel descends through the locks. Before dinner, wander around the village
and across to the 16th century Renaissance Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Dinner
aboard
Thursday, Day 5 Ancy
le Franc to Tanlay
Morning cruise through woodlands and rolling fields with great
towpath biking and walking opportunities past the tiny canalside villages of
Lezinnes, Argentenay and Saint Vinnemer. During the afternoon we visit the
vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times. We enjoy a private
wine tasting at Saint Bris le Vineaux in the Bersan cellars before returning for
dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6 Tanlay
TO Tonnerre
Morning walk across to the 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau de
Tanlay, nestling serenely within this picturesque village, which also boasts a
challenging 9 hole golf course. Our cruise after lunch takes us to our final
destination of Tonnerre. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7
Tonnerre
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer to Montbard
railway station in time for the 11.28am train to Paris Gare de Lyon.
La Bella Epoque
Year 2010 Rates in US Dollars
|
ACCOMMODATION
|
REGULAR
|
VALUE
|
|
Charter 13 guests wholeboat
|
$59,000
|
$50,800
|
|
Charter 12 guests wholeboat
|
$57,500
|
$49,500
|
|
Charter 11 guests wholeboat
|
$56,000
|
$48,200
|
|
Charter 10 guests wholeboat
|
$54,500
|
$46,900
|
|
Jr Suite per person
|
$4990
|
$4350
|
|
Suite per person
|
$5290
|
$4590
|
|
Single supplement
|
$1900
|
$1700
|
|
Single cabin
|
$5450
|
$4750
|
|
DEPARTURE DATES
|
RATE
|
ROUTE
|
|
March 28, April 4, 11,18, 25; May
2,9
|
Value
|
Burgundy
|
|
May
16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11, 18
|
Regular
|
Burgundy
|
|
July
25; Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
|
Value
|
Burgundy
|
|
Sept
5, 12, 19, 26;
October 3, 10
|
Regular
|
Burgundy
|
|
October
17, 24, 31;
Nov 7
|
Value
|
Burgundy
|
Meeting Points
Paris - Hotel Ampere - Sunday 1:30 pm
Individual
Bookings:
Child 12 to 17 years traveling with an adult $300 reduction
Charter
bookings:
Child reduction of $300 applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.
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All cruises require a minimum of 2 passengers to
guarantee departures.
-
Golf Cruises are available for charter
groups at a supplement of $400 per person. Please contact us for itinerary. (non
golfers in the group do not pay supplement)
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*Art Workshop Cruises
are available for charter groups at a supplement of $4000 per charter. Please
contact us for itinerary.
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*Wine Appreciation Cruises
are available for charter groups at a supplement of $5000 per charter. Please
contact us for itinerary.
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Family Cruises are
available for charter groups. Please
contact us for itinerary. No
supplement applies.
