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Highlights Itinerary 2010 Rates 2010 Features Rates Include Rates do not include Flyer

                                                                                                                                           

Name

La Belle Epoque

Passengers

13

Cabins

6

Length

39m

More Features

La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the-art hotel barge. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a sun-deck spa-pool, plus sauna and fitness studio. The wood-panelled saloon and dining room are all fully air-conditioned. The highly experienced Captain and his crew who combine knowledge and experience will ensure a voyage of a lifetime.


 

   Cruise Highlights

  •    All-inclusive - open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions

  •    Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage site

  •    Wine tasting of Chablis wines at Saint Bris de Vineaux in the Bersan cellars

  •    Visit the village of Flavigny  sur Ozerain, location of the film 'Chocolat'

  •    Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of  the most beautiful villages in Burgundy

  •    Visit to the 18th century Forges de Buffon

  •    Gastronomic dinner ashore

  •    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.

 

Note: On alternative weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

 

 

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Rates 2010:

Note: All prices are in Euro

Date Season Region
March 28 Value Burgundy
April 4, 11, 18, 25 Value Burgundy
May 2, 9 Value Burgundy
May 16, 23, 30 Regular Burgundy
June 6, 13, 20, 27 Regular Burgundy
July 4, 11, 18 Regular Burgundy
July 25 Value Burgundy
August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Value Burgundy
September 5, 12, 19, 26 Regular Burgundy
October 3, 10 Regular Burgundy
October 17, 24, 31 Value Burgundy
November 7 Value Burgundy

 

Accommodation  Value  Regular
Junior Suite per person 2,990 3,450
Suite per person 3,090 3,590
Single supplement 1,150 1,250
Single cabin 3,250 3,690
Charter 10 passengers whole boat 32,100 36,200
Charter 11 passengers whole boat 33,000 37,300
Charter 12 passengers whole boat 33,900 38,400
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:

  • Length/width: 126' x 16'6"

  • Cabins, lower deck: 2 Suites, 4 Junior Suites

  • Air conditioning/central heating throughout

  • 12 Mountain bikes, sauna, jacuzzi, library and sound system with CD  

  • Private Motorcoach for excursions

  • Crew: 5 members

Rates include:

  • Accommodation on board the barge

  • All meals, table wines and alcoholic beverages

  • All sightseeing and admittance fees as stipulated

  • Use of vessels' bicycles and other facilities

  • Round trip transfers from the meeting point to the barge are also included in the fares

Rates do not include:

  • Cancellation and holiday insurance

  • On board gratuities and items of personal nature

     

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