Cruise Highlights: 
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Exploring enchanting Auxerre
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Wine tasting of Chablis
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Explore enchanting Auxerre
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Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein,
one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy
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Vezelay, a medieval hilltop village
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Gastronomic dinner ashore
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Optional hot air ballooning
Itinerary - The Canal du
Nivernais - Auxerre to Clamecis:
Sunday, Day 1
Paris to Auxerre
Guests are met at Hotel Ampere
in Paris at 1:30 pm and transferred to the elegant La Belle Époque in Auxerre,
Burgundy. Following a Champagne Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval
town of Auxerre or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before
returning for dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2 Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise takes us past
vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles.
The afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the
most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in one of
the town’s aged cellars will introduce you to some of the
local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 Vincelles to Mailly la
Ville
After breakfast, our excursion is to the
medieval town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower
Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine churches and
particularly its magnificent cathedral.
We then return to the barge for a
cruise southwards through rich
pasturelands past grazing Charolais cattle to the market
town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4
Mailly la Ville to Saussois
This
morning, we visit the charming 14th century
medieval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful
villages in France, on an excursion through delightful
countryside.
In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois
cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a
spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to
enjoy spectacular walks before returning for dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5
Saussois to Lucy sur Yonne
In
the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay,
one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque
Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of
the surrounding countryside. Lunch is taken at
L'Esperance, a renowned Michelin restaurant in Vezelay,
followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne valley to
arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6
Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy
A morning cruise through beautiful
countryside then takes us to Clamecy. Take a short walk into
Clamecy to visit the town, the Collegiale de St Martin and
also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets
lined with ancient buildings also present an opportunity for
shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches,
whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart
and which was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s
farewell dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 Clamecy to Paris.
Disembark after breakfast and arrive at
Hotel Ampere in Paris by about 1pm.
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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 2009:
Note: All
prices are in Pounds £
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Date |
Season |
Region |
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March 29 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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April 5, 12, 19, 26 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May
3, 10 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May 17, 24, 31 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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June
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 5, 12, 19 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 26 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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August 2, 9, 16, 23 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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August 30 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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September 6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 4, 11 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 18, 25 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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November 1, 8 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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Accommodation |
Value |
Regular
|
|
Junior Suite per person |
£2,150 |
£2,550 |
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Suite per person |
£2,250 |
£2,690 |
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Single supplement |
£800 |
£950 |
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Single cabin |
£2,350 |
£2,790 |
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Charter 10 passengers whole boat |
£23,000 |
£27,400 |
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Charter 11 passengers whole boat |
£23,700 |
£28,200 |
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Charter 12 passengers whole boat |
£24,400 |
£29,000 |
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Charter 13 passengers whole boat |
£25,100 |
£29,800 |
*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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