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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 Stewardesses
whose combined knowledge and experience will ensure a voyage of
a lifetime
LA
BELLE EPOQUE: BURGUNDY CRUISE ITINERARY
Sunday, Day 1 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 Monday,
Day 2 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 Tuesday,
Day 3 Vincelles to Vermenton 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 Wednesday,
Day 4 Vermenton to Mailly le château 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 Burgundy¹s most famous
treasures with the Roman Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft
shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Dinner aboard
Thursday,
Day 5 Mailly le château 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 Friday,
Day 6 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.
Captain¹s farewell dinner aboard Saturday,
Day 7 Clamecy to Paris Disembark after breakfast, and transfer
back to Paris. On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.
This itinerary is subject to change
CRUISE
HIGHLIGHT
* All-inclusive - open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
fees to excursions
* Explore enchanting Auxerre
* Wine tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 12th Century
cellar
* Visit St. Bris with its underground passages
* Foie Gras tasting with a noble Chablis
* Visit Vézelay, a medieval hilltop village
* Gastronomic dinner ashore
* Optional Hot Air Ballooning
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