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Lower Nivernais & Burgundy 7-day Luxury Barge Tour (AV)
Recently refitted, the barge has four cabins with modern ensuite bathrooms and the delightful saloon combines contemporary leather with more traditional furnishings. There is a sun deck for relaxing with a glass of wine as you glide through the pretty Burgundy countryside, a relaxing spa pool and, or course, bicycles for exploring along the towpath before rejoining the barge at one of the locks up ahead.
The region simply oozes charm and the cruise is a journey back in time along a magical waterway. With a full crew and master chef on board, you can be sure of indulging in the region's good food and wine.
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Auxerre.
Guests are met at the designated meeting in Paris and transferred to the barge. 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 on board.
Auxerre to Vincelles.
Our morning cruise takes us through some delightful locks and 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 on board.
Vincelles to Mailly-la-Ville.
After breakfast, our excursion is to the medieval town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, the town prides itself on its lavish Renaissance houses, fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral situated close to the river. We then return to the hotel barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands and past grazing Charolais cattle to the town of Mailly-la-Ville. After a relaxed lunch on board there is the opportunity to enjoy a walk or bicycle ride along the towpath. Dinner on board.
Mailly-la-Ville to Le Sassois.
This morning we visit the charming 14th century medieval market village of Noyers-sur-Surein, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excurion through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, a stunning natural setting, with an international climbing centre. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy delightful walks or bicycle rides along the towpath, before dinner ashore at a local restaurant.
Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne.
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the pilgrimage town of Vezelay, one of Burgundy's most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. After lunch on board, an afternoon cruise though the picturesque Yonne Valley to arrive at Lucy-sur-Yonne. Dinner on board.
Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches.
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside takes us to the pretty canalside village of Chevroches and again this is a perfect time for a walk or a bicycle ride. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau de Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart. The chateau was later remodelled by Marechal Vauban. Captain's farewell dinner on board.
Chevroches.
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the designated drop off point in Paris.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.
Tours marked with are special prices.
Start | End | Max. No. Guests | Accommodation | Price p.p. | ||
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May 21 2023 | May 27 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
May 28 2023 | Jun 03 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 04 2023 | Jun 10 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 11 2023 | Jun 17 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 18 2023 | Jun 24 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 25 2023 | Jul 01 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jul 02 2023 | Jul 08 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jul 09 2023 | Jul 15 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,345€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,635€ | |||||
Jul 16 2023 | Jul 22 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Jul 23 2023 | Jul 29 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Jul 30 2023 | Aug 05 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 06 2023 | Aug 12 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 13 2023 | Aug 19 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 20 2023 | Aug 26 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 27 2023 | Sep 02 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 03 2023 | Sep 09 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 10 2023 | Sep 16 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 17 2023 | Sep 23 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 24 2023 | Sep 30 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Oct 01 2023 | Oct 07 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Oct 08 2023 | Oct 14 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Oct 15 2023 | Oct 21 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Oct 22 2023 | Oct 28 2023 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Apr 07 2024 | Apr 13 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Apr 14 2024 | Apr 20 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Apr 21 2024 | Apr 27 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Apr 28 2024 | May 04 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
May 05 2024 | May 11 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
May 12 2024 | May 18 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
May 19 2024 | May 25 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
May 26 2024 | Jun 01 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 02 2024 | Jun 08 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 09 2024 | Jun 15 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 16 2024 | Jun 22 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 23 2024 | Jun 29 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jun 30 2024 | Jul 06 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jul 07 2024 | Jul 13 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jul 14 2024 | Jul 20 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Jul 21 2024 | Jul 27 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Jul 28 2024 | Aug 03 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 04 2024 | Aug 10 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 11 2024 | Aug 17 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 18 2024 | Aug 24 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Aug 25 2024 | Aug 31 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 01 2024 | Sep 07 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 08 2024 | Sep 14 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 15 2024 | Sep 21 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 22 2024 | Sep 28 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Sep 29 2024 | Oct 05 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 7,050€ | ||
Double rooms | 5,150€ | |||||
Oct 06 2024 | Oct 12 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Oct 13 2024 | Oct 19 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ | |||||
Oct 20 2024 | Oct 26 2024 | 8 | Single rooms | 6,150€ | ||
Double rooms | 4,450€ |
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