Burgundy Barge Excursion includes: RT airfare from Washington DC to Paris,3 nights in Paris at the Hotel Mansart, continental breakfast included. 6 nights aboard the hotel barge Luciole. All meals and open bar are included on The Luciole. Farewell cocktail party in Paris.
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The Nivernais Canal:
On the Nivernais canal there is continuous variety, with many places to moor and quaint, hand-wound locks where you will meet the resident keepers, admire their vegetable gardens and, if you wish, take a stroll along the old towing path, to the next stone-built bridge or lock, before joining the barge again.
What is not often said, is that, with the passage of time many of the older, more attractive waterways in Europe have become shallow. Bridges, too, are often lower, with narrow stretches of waterway in between. This is particularly true of the Canal Du Nivernais – larger, deeper craft cannot get into it! Hence our own ‘Luciole’: specially developed to meet these demands, she provides a passport to an entrancing region.
Our Paris Hotel
The Hotel Mansart, is a hotel inspired by the spirit of the place. With its decoration, the Hotel Mansart, located at the corner of the prestigious Place Vendôme, pays tribute to Louis XIV’s great architect – Jules Hardouin Mansart. The Place Vendôme is lined
with splendid buildings, that give priority to symmetry and sober elegance. It is also today synonymous of luxury, with its trade names of jewelry, world wide famous, and the vicinity of the rue de La Paix.
A stone’s throw away, the grands magasins or department stores, theatres, brasseries create a lively atmosphere, around the Opera Garnier, where the lovers of ballet will appreciate the brilliant programme alternating innovating and classical performances.
Barge Details:
First class cruising barge with maximum of 14 passengers. Expect great food, top quality service and guides.
- Fully air conditioned cabins with private bathrooms.
- Air-conditioned salon with big picture windows allow uninterrupted views of the passing scene.
- Well stocked Open Bar
- Library, Music system and games available in the salon.
- Touring Bikes onboard for exploring.
Cabin Information:
Three double-bedded cabins are available, each of which can be converted into twins, Three further twin-bedded, Two single cabins on board
Each room has its own private shower and toilet facilities. Individually-controlled air-conditioning is installed throughout.
Day 1 Inflight
Washington DC to Paris, France
Day 2 Paris
Private transfer from Paris CDG to the Hotel Mansart near the Place Vendom, Paris. Afternoon and evening free in Paris.
Day 3
Freedom day in Paris
Day 4 Luciole
Private transfer from the Hotel Mansart to Auxerre where the Luciole is moored.
Day 5 Luciole
Morning Cruise from Auxerre to Bailly with an afternnon visit to a Chablis wine cellar and vinyards. Biking and walking the tow paths, relaxing and cruising aboard ship.
Day 6 Luciole
Morning cruise from Bailly to Vermenton with an afternoon visit to Auxerre.
Day 7 Luciole
Morning visit to the medieval market town Noyers-Sur-Serein with an afternoon cruise from Vermenton to Mailly-la-Ville.
Day 8 Luciole
Morning visit to Basilica of Vezelay with an afternoon cruise from Mailly-la-Ville to Chatel-Censoir.
Day 9 Luciole
Morning cruise from Chatel-Censoir to Clamecy with an afternoon visit to the 12th century Chateau of Bazoches.
Day 10 Paris
Departure from the Luciole at 9:30 am with a private transfer arriving at the Hotel Mansart Paris around 1:00 pm. Afternoon and evening free in Paris followed by a group farewell cocktail party.
Day 11
Private transfer from the Hotel Mansart to Paris CDG arriving Washington DC area, TBD.
