Art de Vivre
Once a Scottish munitions carrier, the L’Art de Vivre was transformed into a charming 8-passenger luxury hotel barge. She is a noble ship owned by Count Florian Walewski, one of the pioneers of canal barging and a direct descendant of Napoleon, and has been in his family for decades. Today she cruises the magical waterways of Burgundy, a region where the appreciation of all that is good in life - whether it be cuisine, wines, or the land itself - still reigns.
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Burgundy Cruise from Auxerre to Chevroches (7 Days)
From £2550.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 26 May 2013 to 27 Oct 2013
Explore the enchanting Auxerre, enjoy wine tasting in a 12th century cellar, visit St Bris with its underground passages and explore Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy on the exclusive hotel barge, L'Art de Vivre. Return transfers from Paris are included in this all-inclusive cruise package through the serene landscapes and historic villages of Burgundy.
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Caprice
Caprice is a traditional French barge which offers luxury cruises through the heart of Burgundy. With just eleven cabins and a staff of seven, service levels are exceptionally high. Travelling the waterways of this exquisite area of France at just 4mph, you will be treated to gourmet cuisine, fine wines and a variety of all-inclusive excursions. Caprice has bicycles on board so that you can enjoy leisurely rides along the canals or into local villages, and boasts a charming sun deck where you can dine if the weather is fine.
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Heart of Burgundy Cruise (7 Days)
From £1823.53
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 25 May 2013 to 19 Oct 2013
Starting in Dijon, this week-long cruise into the heart of Burgundy takes you along the Burgundy Canal, one of the oldest in France. From there, continue along the Saône River towards the Canal du Centre where you will cruise through the region’s famous vineyards. With stops at quaint villages, chateaux and renowned vineyards, the Heart of Burgundy promises to be a cruise to remember. On certain dates, this cruise may be run as a 'Marriage of Food and Wine' itinerary and include extra visits to vineyards, onboard lectures and cookery lessons. Please call for more details.
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Impressionniste
L'Impressionniste is a former Dutch cargo barge that was refurbished to a luxurious 12 passenger hotel barge. Having undergone a complete transformation, L'Impressionniste is today a powerful canal and river cruiser boasting elegant turn-of the-century décor, such as prints fabric and wall colorings. Other features on board include spacious cabins with en suite marble facilities, sundeck, spa pool, fitness center, sauna and gallery.
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Burgundy Cruise from Fleurey sur Ouche to Escommes (7 Days)
From £2890.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 26 May 2013 to 27 Oct 2013
Starting and ending with included transfers from Paris, this week-long cruise takes you through France's famous Burgundy wine region. En route you will visit Clos de Vougeot, home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, sample the renowned Domaine Jafflin at a wine tasting session and enjoy a tour of Abbaye de la Bussiere. You will also explore the towns of Beaune and Dijon and sample the region's exquisite cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
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La Belle Epoque
The 12-passenger La Belle Époque is a state-of the-art luxury hotel barge which benfited from a major refurbishment in 2011. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a host of luxurious facilities, including a sun deck, spa-pool, fitness studio, chartroom, and wood panelled saloon and dining room. She provides the opulence of a top class hotel with ever-changing Burgundy scenery.
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Burgundy Cruise from Tanlay to Venarey le Laumes (7 Days)
From £2890.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 26 May 2013 to 27 Oct 2013
Board the luxury barge, La Belle Epoque, for an all-inclusive cruise through the beautiful landscapes and villages of Burgundy. Enjoy visits to the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and to the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, location of the film 'Chocolat' and Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy. No visit to Burgundy would be complete without a wine tasting and this cruise includes a Chablis tasting at Domaine Billaud Simon, renowned for its Premier and Grand Cru wines. With transfers to and from Paris included in the package, this cruise offers and insight into Burgundy which is both highly personalised and extremely accessible.
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Renaissance
The Renaissance accommodates just eight guests, in luxuriously appointed style and elegance. Stone and wood flooring, fine furniture and fabrics embrace an interior which has been designed with passenger space and comfort in mind. She has four suites, each with its own private bathroom. On board there is a spacious sun deck with jacuzzi and bicycles are available for excursions to local landmarks. Five crew members offer top-class hospitality as the Renaissance gracefully makes her way along some of the oldest manmade waterways of France.
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Upper Loire and Burgundy Cruise Package from Paris (7 Days)
From £3750.00
Per person including taxes
Sailing dates From 26 May 2013 to 27 Oct 2013
Savour the taste of fine Burgundy and Loire Valley wines as you barge in ultimate comfort through what could be considered the finest combination of regions in France. As you travel between Briare and Montargis you will visit the impressive Chateaux of Sully sur Loire, Guedelon and Fontainebleu, cruise across the Pont Canal de Briare, Gustav Eiffel's bridge over the Loire, and sample some of the local produce in the medieval hilltop village of Sancerre.
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