Cruise Highlights
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All-inclusive - open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine,
entry fees to excursions
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Visit
the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage site
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Wine
tasting of Chablis wines at Saint Bris de Vineaux in the
Bersan cellars
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Visit
the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, location of the
film 'Chocolat'
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Visit
to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful
villages in Burgundy
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Visit
to the 18th century Forges de Buffon
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Gastronomic dinner ashore
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Optional Hot Air Ballooning
Itinerary
2010 Burgundy - Canal de Bourgogne, Pouillenay to
Tonnerre
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.
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Note: On alternative weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. |
Rates 2010:
Note: All
prices are in Euro
€
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Date |
Season |
Region |
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March 28 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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April 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May
2, 9 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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June
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 4, 11, 18 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 25 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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September 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 3, 10 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 17, 24, 31 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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November 7 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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Accommodation |
Value |
Regular
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Junior Suite per person |
€ 2,990 |
€ 3,450 |
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Suite per person |
€ 3,090 |
€ 3,590 |
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Single supplement |
€ 1,150 |
€ 1,250 |
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Single cabin |
€ 3,250 |
€ 3,690 |
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Charter 10 passengers whole boat |
€ 32,100 |
€ 36,200 |
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Charter 11 passengers whole boat |
€ 33,000 |
€ 37,300 |
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Charter 12 passengers whole boat |
€ 33,900 |
€ 38,400 |
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Charter 13 passengers whole boat |
€ 34,800 |
€ 39,500 |
*Note: 2 passengers required on all departures to
guarantee the cruise except March & November when a minimum
of 4 passengers are required
Features:
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Length/width: 126' x 16'6"
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Cabins, lower deck:
2 Suites, 4 Junior Suites
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Air conditioning/central heating throughout
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12
Mountain bikes, sauna, jacuzzi, library and sound system with CD
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Private Motorcoach for excursions
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Crew: 5 members
Rates include:
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Accommodation on board the barge
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All meals, table wines and alcoholic beverages
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All sightseeing and admittance fees as stipulated
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Use of vessels' bicycles and other facilities
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Round trip transfers from the meeting point to the barge are also included in the fares
Rates do not include:
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