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Hotel
Barge Renaissance
Cruise Western Burgundy &
the Upper Loire Valley
Seven Days / Six Nights
Save up to £600 per cabin on select departures and 25% off charters in Jul, Aug 2010
 Renaissance features an interior that
was extensively refitted in 2008 which will
delight the most discerning passenger. Improvements
include a new galley, a re-floored forward
deck with roof extension for dining al fresco,
an expanded, "guest-friendly" wheelhouse,
upgraded suites and an additional silent
generator.
 The well established cruise route
will include cruising on the River Seine to France's oldest Canal du Briare, along a waterway steeped in history, past beautiful scenery and small country villages such as Chateau-Landon, Gien and Rogny les Sept Ecluses.
In keeping with its tradition over the
years, European Waterways has engaged an
outstanding, experienced crew that will
continue to keep Renaissance's guests cheering
about the care and enthusiasm the crew bestow
on their guests during a fabulous cruise
week in the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy
regions.
 Renaissance
accommodates up to eight passengers in ultimate
luxury. The beautifully appointed lounge
has comfortable seating. A cosy bar is stocked
with your favourites, and bookshelves contain
a Bose CD system,
current books, up-to-date periodicals and
magazines. Renaissance has a sundeck with Jacuzzi and bicycles for clients use.
| Boat
Features |
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Size of barge :
128 ft by 16.6 ft |
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Number of Passengers
: 8 |
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Number of Cabins
(all with private bath) : 4 |
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Crew : 5 |
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Salon : Large salon
with beautiful furnishings. Comfortable
sofas, fireplace and picture windows.
Dining area with large table for
8 |
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Bar : Open bar |
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Deck : Teak sundeck with extensive
sun canopy, dining table, chairs,
recliners and spa pool |
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Spa Tub : Yes |
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Cabin Features
: Suites are 280 sq ft, cabins
A & D with king beds, cabins
B & C with king bed or oversize
twins, all including large baths
60 sq. ft. Satellite f
lat s creen TV, DVD and
CD player in all cabins.
Laptop computer with free Internet
access available for passenger
use . |
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Vehicle for
Transfers/Excursions : Air-conditioned
minivan seating 8 |
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Accessibility : Steps from salon
to cabins |
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Bicycles : 8 mountain bicycles |
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Culinary
Notes |
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Regional
Dishes
Filet Mignon de Charolais,
Medallion d'Agneau Farci
à la Provencale,
Filet de Sole Chablisienne,
Canard au Petits Navets
Regional Wines
Sancerre,
Chablis,
Pouilly Fumé,
Côte de Beaune,
Vosne Romanée,
Domaine Laroche,
Nuits-St-Georges
Regional Cheeses
Aisy Cendré
Bouton de Culotte
Epoisses
Ami du Chambertin |
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France Hotel
Barge Programme
| Itinerary Samois-sur-Seine to
Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses |
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DAY 1
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Sunday
PARIS TO MONTARGIS
Guests are met at a designated hotel
in Paris at 1.30 pm and transferred
to the spacious Renaissance where a
Champagne Welcome awaits you. We enjoy
an evening cruise through Little Venice,
past flower-bedecked bridges and medieval
watercourses joining France’s
oldest canal, the Briare. Dinner aboard. |
DAY 2
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Monday
MONTARGIS TO MONTBOUY
Our visit this morning is to the splendid
Renaissance-style Chateaux Vaux le Vicomte,
which inspired Versailles, with exquisite
décor and period furniture, manicured
formal gardens and a collection of 19th
century horse drawn carriages. Afternoon
cruise through the Loiret countryside
with towpath cycling. Dinner aboard.
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| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
MONTBOUY TO ROGNY LES SEPT ECLUSES
Today’s excursion is to Chateau-Landon.
With a history going back 20,000 years
to the first evidence of primitive habitation,
this seldom visited, mainly medieval
town was captured by Caesar in 52 BC.
We have a private guided walking tour
and see the 11th century Saint Severin
Abbey, as well as enjoy a tasting of
Loire wines. Afternoon gentle cruise
to historic Rogny and its 350 year old
floodlit 7 lock-flight. Dinner ashore
at Auberge des Templiers in Les Bezards. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
ROGNY LES SEPT ECLUSES TO OUSZOUER-TREZEE
After a leisurely breakfast of fresh
croissants, baguettes and assorted pastries
we visit Chateau de la Bussiere. This
moat-encircled 18th century family owned
chateau has a freshwater fishing museum
full of antique rods, reels and fishing
memorabilia, working gardens and interesting
brick architecture. Originally built
in the 11th century it was extensively
modernised 600 years later and represents
an interesting glimpse of Chateau lifestyle.
Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
OUSZOUER-TREZEE TO BRIARE
Morning cruise to Briare and Gustave
Eiffel’s magical aqueduct across
the River Loire with walking and biking
for those that wish to do so. We preview
Friday’s crossing of this amazing
10,000 ton, 662 metre Pont Canal which
was completed in September 1896. Today
we also visit Gien, home of the Faience
pottery and hunting museums and Chateau
de Gien. Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
BRIARE TO CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE
Morning wander around fruit and vegetable,
seafood, cheese and French fashion stalls
in the market in Briare. Afternoon visit
to a family-run vineyard in Sancerre.
This medieval hilltop village overlooks
a vibrant and pulsating region which
has known viticulture since Roman times.
Evening cruise across the River Loire
on Eiffel’s aqueduct and Captain’s
Farewell Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
CHATILLON-SUR-LOIRE TO PARIS
After breakfast we return you to the
meeting point in Paris. |
| NOTE: |
This is a sample itinerary and
is subject to change.On alternate
weeks, the cruise will be in reverse
direction. |
| Meeting
Point |
| Hotel Ampere,
102 De Villiers,
75017 Paris
Sunday, 1.30 pm
(We will confirm meeting
at time of booking)
Tel: 331 442 91717 |
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Standard Itinerary
Cruise Highlights |
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Chateau Vaux le
Vicomte (film setting for "The
Man in the Iron Mask") |
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Visit to medieval
town of Chateau-Landon, including
a private wine tasting |
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7-lock flight at
Rogny-Les Sept-Ecluses |
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Visit to Chateau de la Bussiere,
a UNESCO World Heritage site in
the Loire Valley. |
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Cruise across the Pont Canal
de Briare, built by Eiffel over
the River Loire |
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Wine tasting in
Sancerre |
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