Burgundy
- Besancon Barge Cruise
Vineyards,
ancient churches and quaint villages
Cruise
the rivers and canals of France on board a luxury 8-passenger barge-hotel
(7days - 6 nights). This river boat travels on three different routes in Burgundy
and Franche-Comté (eastern France) that include some of the most peaceful
and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du
Centre, the Canal du Rhône au Rhin and the River Saône. The barge's
large windows, well above the water line, and the sun deck make it easy to enjoy
the pastoral scenery in these two regions renowned for their vineyards, Gothic
churches and abbeys, Renaissance châteaus and picturesque villages. It is
also an area of France where gastronomic delights and the art of living well have
reigned supreme since Roman times.
TYPICAL
BARGE CRUISE ITINERARIES
(actual programs may vary)
On
alternate weeks, some cruises run in the reverse direction. All cruise routes
are subject to change without notice.
Included
- Accommodations
with private bathroom (shower)
- All
meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
- Wine
with lunch and dinner and bar drinks on board
- Sightseeing
tours and entrance fees as specified
- Round-trip
transfers via first class TGV (high-speed train) from/to Paris Gare de Lyon station
Not
Included
-
Transportation to/from start/end points in Paris
- Health
and travel insurance
- Barge
crew gratuities (suggested 5% of cruise price)
- Personal
expenses
- Optional
activities when available
- Other
items not specifically listed under "Included"
Barge
Features
- 4
cabins:
one double and three twins
- Cabin
1: 9' 6" x 10' 8" - bath 10' 8"x 3' 6"
- Cabin
2: 11' 5" x 10' 8" - bath 6' 6" x 3' 0
- Cabins
3 & 4: 10' 8" x 9' 8" - bath 6' 6" x 3' 0
- 4
crew members
- Size:
128 ft. x 17 ft.
- Air
conditioning
This
river boat can be chartered for groups. Various themes and dates can be arranged
to fit the specific interests of each group.
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We
have personally visited the Burgundy region of France where this river boat cruise
takes place. See pictures from our trips:
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