2012
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Cruises departures: April 2012
THE
8 PASSENGER L'ART DE VIVRE
....started life as a Scottish munitions carrier and survived long
enough to be transformed by a team of skilled craftsmen into a floating
celebration of the Burgundian "good life". Your crew of
four comprise Captain, Tour guide, Master Chef and Hostess, all with
a love for the Nivernais canal and all secure in the knowledge that
their vessel represents L'Art de Vivre itself.
One
week cruise in France from 2637 Euros
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L'ART
DE VIVRE - CLASSIC BURGUNDY CRUISE
Auxerre to Chevroches
Sunday, Day 1 Auxerre
Guests are met at the designated meeting point and transferred
to the barge moored in Auxerre. 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.
Monday, Day 2 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 on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 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 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 town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner
on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
This morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval
market 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 dinner ashore
Thursday, Day 5 Le 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 on board followed by an afternoon cruise through
the Yonne valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 Lucy sur Yonne to Chevroches
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to
Chevroches. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose
illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was
later remodeled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s Farewell
Dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 Chevroches
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the designated
drop off point.
On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse
direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
L'ART DE VIVRE - CLASSIC BURGUNDY CRUISE
Chevroches to Auxerre
Sunday, Day 1 Chevroches
Guests are met at the designated meeting point and transferred
to the elegant L’Art de Vivre in Chevroches. The Captain and
crew welcome you aboard with a glass of Champagne. Dinner on board.
Monday, Day 2 Chevroches to Lucy sur Yonne
This morning we leave Chevroches and enjoy a gentle cruise
to Clamecy. We depart the barge and visit the Le Château de
Bazoches-du-Morvan, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the
Lionheart and which was later renovated Maréchal Vauban. Lunch
on board and then we continue our cruise to Lucy sur Yonne with wonderful
cycling and walking opportunities. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 Lucy sur Yonne to Le Saussois
This morning we visit 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. We then
cruise to the renowned Saussois cliffs with their international climbing
centre and then on to Le Saussois. There is ample opportunity for
walking and cycling today. Dinner on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 Le Saussois to Mailly la Ville
We start the day with a tour of the charming mediaeval
village of Noyers sur Surein on market day, one of the most beautiful
villages in France. After lunch we cruise to the sleepy village of
Mailly la Ville, through delightful countryside. Dinner ashore tonight
at a local auberge
Thursday, Day 5 Mailly la Ville to Vincelles
This morning’s cruise takes us through some delightful
locks and past vineyard-clad hillside to Vincelles. The afternoon
excursion is to St Bris with its extraordinary network of subterranean
medieval passages. A wine tasting in Chablis introduces us to outstanding
Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. Dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 Vincelles to Auxerre
This morning we take in the rustic beauty of vineyard-clad
slopes as we cruise to Auxerre. In Auxerre visit the cathedral of
St Etienne and wander the streets lined with half-timbered houses.
Shopping opportunities abound in Auxerre. A sumptuous Captain's Farewell
Dinner completes the day.
Saturday, Day 7 Auxerre
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the designated
drop off point.
On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse
direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
