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Burgundy Wine Cruise
Luxury, fully inclusive 6-night cruise on La Belle Epoque exploring the world-famous wines of Burgundy, France
 Join us for an exclusive wine cruise aboard luxury 13-passenger hotel boat La Belle Epoque from 28 June to 4 July 2009.
Relax on board as we cruise leisurely from Auxerre to Clamecy along the renowned Nivernais Canal, past vineyard-clad hillsides and picturesque canalside villages.
We take you directly to the finest vineyards for private tastings, when our wine expert will talk about the grapes, cultivation methods and history at some of the 'off the beaten track' vineyards. We usually choose and buy wine together and enjoy it later in the day with a feast created by your talented on-board chef.
You can look forward to delectable Burgundies such as Nuits St-Georges, Santenay and Vosne Romanee, often premiere and grand crus vintages we have chosen with thought and care, and usually direct from the vineyards you visit.
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 six comprising
Wine Expert, Master Chef, Tour Guide and two Stewardesses.
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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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Burgundy Wine Cruise Prices 28 June - 4 July 2009 |
| Price per person sharing twin/double Junior Suite |
£2950 |
| Price per person sharing Suite |
£2995 |
| Price for single cabin |
£2950 |
Please
note sterling prices are for UK residents.
Do call for our Dollar prices |
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availability of this cruise
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Barge Programme
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DAY 1
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Sunday
PARIS TO AUXERRE
Guests are met in Paris at 1:30 PM and transferred to the elegant La Belle Époque. Following a Champagne Welcome and outline of the weeks wine cruise 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 hillside to Vincelles where we moor in rural bliss. After lunch, accompanied by our wine guide, we drive to St Bris with its extraordinary network of medieval passages beneath the town. Following a tour of the Bersan family's 12th century cellars we taste the unique selection of wines made in this little known Burgundian village. Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 3 |
Tuesday
VINCELLES TO MAILLY LA VILLE
Morning cruise past gently rolling hills with vineyards interspersed with cherry orchards. Charolais cattle glance up as we pass them grazing in the lush fields alongside the river. Cruise through lunch. At St Pallaye our wine guide takes us over the nearby hills to the legendry vineyards surrounding the world famous town of Chablis. A tour of the grand Cru vineyards is followed by an exclusive visit to a state of the art winery. The afternoon is completed with an extensive wine tasting including rare Premier and Grand cru wines. Return to barge awaiting us at Mailly le Ville. Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 4 |
Wednesday
MAILLY LA VILLE TO CHATEL CENSOIR
In the morning we cruise past the prehistoric coral reefs, which now form the spectacular cliffs at Mailly le Chateau and Le Saussois, a favourite rendez-vous for rock climbers. In the early afternoon we arrive at our mooring in the pretty village of Chatel Censoir. From here we enjoy an excursion to Vézelay, one of Burgundy's most famous treasures with the Roman Basilica of St Mary Magdalene , craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside while sipping a glass of wine from the ancient monastic vineyard. Dinner aboard. |
| DAY 5 |
Thursday
CHATEL CENSOIR TO LUCY SUR YONNE
An early start after breakfast for the drive to Beaune arriving late morning for a tasting in the Grand Cru vineyards at Puligny Montrachet. Lunch in a top class restaurant in the center of Beaune followed by a visit to the famous Hotel Dieu. Afternoon drive north through the Cote de Nuits vineyards passing Romanée Conti and Clos Vougeot. Arrive back on board for short evening cruise to Lucy and light dinner. |
| DAY 6 |
Friday
We take an excursion to the 18th century Ferme de Miserey where traditional farming methods are explained and a foie gras tasting. Returning to the barge our wine guide presents a wine tasting aperitif exploring other regions of Burgundy. Following lunch a gentle cruise through the pastoral Morvan countryside to the sleepy market town of Clamecy. Captains Farewell Dinner On Board. |
| DAY 7 |
Saturday
CLAMECY TO PARIS
Disembark after breakfast, and then return to 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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12 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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Alternative Itineraries |
We also offer alternative itineraries, including a standard cruise departing weekly, family cruise, cycling cruise and walking cruise.
Please contact us for details. |
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