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Hotel Barge
La Belle Epoque
Cruise Burgundy through the Heart of France
Seven Days / Six Nights
Save up to
£200pp off cabins and 10% off charters
on selected departures*
 Burgundy
boasts some of the world's finest wines
with almost 60,000 acres of sunlit vines
and arguably the prettiest canal in France
- the Nivernais canal. Medieval villages
are surrounded by unspoiled countryside
where gastronomic delights are a culture
in themselves.
 Taste
the famous escargots, dine on a typical
meal of poulet aux romarin en papillotes,
or truite à la chablisienne accompanied
by a full-bodied Burgundian red wine or
lighter Chablis white. Each day brings new
pleasures.
The 13 passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of
the-art hotel boat and the worthy flagship
of our fleet. She has been designed with
both elegance and passenger comfort in mind
and offers a sun-deck, spa-pool, plus sauna
and fitness studio, wood panelled saloon
and dining room, together with other luxury
facilities, all fully air-conditioned.
The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin
or double beds with marble en-suite facilities.
The Captain leads a crew of five comprising
Master Chef, Tour Guide and two Stewardesses.
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Boat Features |
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Explore enchanting
town of Auxerre |
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Wine tasting of
Chablis and Petit Chablis in a
12th century cellar |
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Visit St Bris
with its underground passages |
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Visit Vézelay,
a medieval hilltop village |
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Excellent walking and bicycling |
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Gastronomic lunch
ashore |
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Optional hot air ballooning
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Delightful blend
of river and canal cruising |
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Culinary Notes |
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Regional Dishes
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic
Magret de Canard
Poulet a L'Estragon
Regional Wines
Domaine Jafflin, Vosne-Romanée
Domaine Jafflin, Nuits-St-Georges
Saint Veran Cuvee Prestige
2005
Domaine Michelot, Mersault
2004
Regional Cheeses
Aisy Cendre
Bouton de Culotte
Epoisses
Ami du Chambertin
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Barge Programme
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DAY 1
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Sunday
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. |
DAY 2
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Monday
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. |
| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
VINCELLES TO MAILLY LA VILLE
A leisurely morning cruise to Mailly
la Ville. After lunch, 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. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
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. |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
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. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
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 Cathedral 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. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
CLAMECY TO PARIS
Disembark after breakfast, and
arrive at Hotel Ampere in Paris by about
1pm. |
| NOTE: |
On alternate weeks, cruise will
be in reverse direction. This is
a sample itinerary and is subject to
change. |
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Boat Features |
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128 feet long |
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13 passengers |
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5 crew |
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2 suites |
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4 junior suites |
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Air-conditioned |
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Centrally heated |
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Spa-pool |
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Chart room TV/DVD |
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touring bikes |
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2 Air-conditioned minibuses |
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| Meeting
Point |
| Sunday, 1.30pm,
Hotel Ampere,
102 Avenue de Villiers, 75017
Paris |
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