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, Tonnerre
to Venarey les Laumes
Sunday,
Day 1 Montbard to Tonnerre
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 Tonnerre. A
full crew Welcome Aboard with champagne and
canapιs. After time to settle into your cabin
you are invited to join us for a first dinner
aboard and introduction to Burgundys excellent
cuisine.
Monday,
Day 2 Tonnerre to Tanlay
Wake to the aromas of ground coffee and
French patisseries, enjoy a leisurely breakfast
and morning cruise to Tanlay. After lunch 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. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 Tanlay to Ancy le Franc
This morning we visit the vineyards and town of
Chablis, dating back to Roman times. We enjoy a
private wine tasting at the Domaine Servan
renowned for its Premier and Grand Cru wines
popularized by Alexis Lichine in the 1950's. We
return to the barge and enjoy a lazy cruise
gently up to Ancy le Franc with plenty of
opportunity to wander or cycle ahead as the
vessel ascends through the locks towards the
beautiful 16th century Renaissance palace and
gardens of Chateau d'Ancy le Franc. Dinner
abroad.
Wednesday, Day 4 Ancy le Franc to Ravieres
Morning visit to medieval Noyers sur Serein to enjoy the vegetables,
cheeses, colours and delights of the local
market, or wander the town ramparts in one of
the most beautiful villages of France. Lunch
ashore in Noyers in a local auberge. Lazy
afternoon cruise past grazing white Charolais
cattle.
Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5 Ravieres to Montbard
Morning cruise to Montbard passing the Forges de
Buffon where later in the day we 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. We also visit the
hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, where
the film Chocolat was located. 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. Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6 Montbard to Venarey les Laumes
Morning cruise through woodlands and rolling
fields with great towpath biking and walking
opportunities past the tiny canalside villages
of Nogent, Courcelles and Les Granges. This
afternoon we escort you to the exquisite World
Heritage Unesco site of Abbayι 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. Captains Farewell
Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7
Venarey les Laumes to Montbard
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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On alternate weeks the
itinerary is in the reverse direction. This itinerary is
subject to change.
NOTES:
IF YOU ARE TAKING THE TGV OUR REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE AT
PARIS GARE DE LYON TGV STATION ON SUNDAY FROM 16:30 TO
ASSIST GUESTS WITH THE TGV. Recommended trains to book in
advance: Paris Gare de Lyon-Montbard (TGV) Train departs
Paris Gare de Lyon at 16:58hrs, arriving in Montbard at
18:04hrs. End of cruise Montbard-Paris (TGV) Train Saturday
departs 11:28hrs arriving in Paris Gare de Lyon at 12:37hrs.
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
Rates 2011:
Note: All
prices are in Euro
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Date |
Season |
Region |
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March 20, 27 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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April 3, 10, 17, 24 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May
1, 8 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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May 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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June
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 3, 10, 17 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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July 24, 31 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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August 7, 14, 21 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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August 28 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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September 4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 2, 9 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
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October 16, 23, 30 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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November 6 |
Value |
Burgundy |
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Accommodation |
Value |
Regular
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Junior Suite per person |
3,290 |
3,790 |
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Suite per person |
3,390 |
3,950 |
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Single supplement |
1,150 |
1,350 |
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Single cabin |
3,550 |
4,050 |
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Charter 10 passengers whole boat |
35,400 |
40,300 |
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Charter 11 passengers whole boat |
36,300 |
41,400 |
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Charter 12 passengers whole boat |
37,200 |
42,500 |
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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