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Barge Vacations in Burgundy

Belle Epoque

 

Cruise Highlights

• All-inclusive - open bar, free wines ,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions.
• Explore enchanting Auxere.
• Wine tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the 12th century cellar.
• Visit St. Bris with its underground passages.
• Foie Gras tasting with a noble Chablis.
• Visit Vezelay, a medieavel hilltop village.
• Gastonomic dinner ashore.
• Optional hot air ballooning.

Belle epoque Boat Features

• 128 Feet Long
• 12 Passengers
• 5 British Crew - captain, master chef, tour guide, house keeper, 2 stewardess
• 2 Suites
• 4 Junior Suites
• Air Conditioned
• Spa Pool
• Sauna
• Central Heating
• Fitness Studio
• 12 Touring Bikes

Boat Design

boat map

Cuisine Aboard

Regional Specialities
• Filet d'Agneau au Basilic
• Magret de Canard
• Poulet a l'Estragon
Wine Cellar
• Chablis
• Vosne Romanée
• Domaine Laroche
• Nuits St. George
• Epineuil
Cheese Board
• Aisy Cendré
• Bouton de Coulotte
• Epoisses
• Ami du Chamberlin

Testimonials

"We have recently returned from a holiday on La Belle Epoque and felt that we must write to compliment your Company on the quality and service you have delivered. Martin Pocock and his staff, Rachael, Dean, Georgina and latterly Guy cannot be praised too highly. They all played their respective parts in making our holiday happy and truly memorable. "

"We just returned from a fabulous week aboard La Belle Epoque. The crew was wonderful, and made our trip so pleasant! Our hostesses, Lynn and Barbara were so pleasant to be around and took such good care of us. The chef, Guy prepared wonderful meals with a wonderful variety of regional tastes."

"We really appreciated that he kept the meals fairly light (I didn't even gain a pound!). Our first mate/tour guide Nick Jones was delightful and very knowledgeable and capable. He made us feel very at home. Finally, our captain, Leigh Wooton was just wonderful. He welcomed us aboard with open arms and made us feel safe while keeping us entertained. Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we have sent many people that we ran into in Paris to your web site for more info."

Departures:

Sundays Mar 23 - Nov 9

Value Periods (inclusive)

Mar 23 - Apr 20
Jul 6 - Aug 24
Oct 26 - Nov 9

Prices - Junior Suite
Regular Season: 3,150€ pp
Value Season: 3,550€ pp

Prices - Suite
Regular Season: 3,150€ pp
Value Season: 3,750€ pp

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La Belle Epoque -Burgundy - River Nivernais

The 12 passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the-art hotel barge and the worthy flagship of our European 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. The wood panelled saloon and dining room, together with other luxury facilities, are all fully air-conditioned. The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds with marble en-suite facilities. The highly experienced Captain leads a crew of five comprising Master Chef, Tour Guide and two Stewardes ses whose combined knowledge and experience will ensure a voyage of a lifetime.

Theme Charters Cruise available on request.

Day 1
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, 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
Monday		 Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillside to Vincelles where we moor in rural bliss. The afternoon excursion is to St Bris with its extraordinary network of medieval passages beneath the town. A wine tasting introduces you to the outstanding Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the 12th century cellars of Monsieur Bersan. Dinner aboard.
Day 3
Tuesday		 Vincelles to Vermonton
The morning excursion to the town of Auxerre allows us to discover the medieval town centre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, Auxerre prides itself on a collection of fine churches. During the afternoon we cruise through rich pasture lands and past grazing Charolais cattle to Vermenton. Dinner ashore in a local auberge.
Day 4
Wednesday		 Vermenton to Mailly-le-Chateau
We take a morning cruise southwards through the Yonne valley past dramatic steep cliffs to the market town of Mailly. In the afternoon 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.
Day 5
Thursday		 Mailly-le-Chateau to Lucy sur Yonne
In the morning we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing center creates a spectacular setting to Lucy sur Yonne. We take an excursion to the 18th century Ferme de Miserey where traditional farming methods are explained and a foie gras tasting is accompanied by a noble Chablis. Dinner aboard.
Day 6
Friday		 Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside towards Clamecy, where there is time to wander through the narrow streets lined with ancient buildings. In the afternoon we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, home of Maréchal Vauban, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart. Captain's farewell dinner aboard.
Day 7
Saturday 		Clamecy to Paris
Disembark after breakfast, and then return to Paris. On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
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