EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT
5%
Discount if you Book between 1st and 7th July
and Pay in Full by 7th July 2008
CRUISING THE UPPER LOIRE AND WESTERN
BURGUNDY
2008 Rates in Australian Dollars
Rates are for six nights on either: A whole boat charter basis
or per person based on double occupancy per cabin for our GoBarging
luxury hotel barge cruises with departures every Sunday, from
April to October
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| ACCOMMODATION |
VALUE |
REGULAR |
| Charter
6 guests wholeboat |
$40,417 |
$48,958 |
| Charter
7 guests wholeboat |
$42,083 |
$51,042 |
| Charter
8 guests wholeboat |
$43,750 |
$53,125 |
| Individual
Cabin (2 cabin min. booking) per person |
$5,625 |
$6,563 |
| Single
Supplement |
$2,083 |
$2,500 |
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions
Excepted 211007cm |
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| 2008 DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| March
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| April
6, 13 |
Value |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| April
20, 27 |
Value |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| June
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| July
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| August
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| September
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| October
5, 12 |
Regular |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| October
19, 26 |
Value |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
| November
2 |
Value |
Upper
Loire / Western Burgundy |
Bonne Humeur
Barge Information
THE 8 PASSENGER BONNE HUMEUR ....
For the 2008 season, Bonne Humeur will sport her new European Waterways
exterior livery, and feature a new refitted interior which will
delight the most discerning passenger. Improvements include a new
galley, a re-floored forward deck with roof extension for dining
al fresco, an expanded, "guest-friendly" wheelhouse,
upgraded suites and an additional silent generator.
Cruise
Route. In 2008, the well established cruise route will include
cruising on the River Seine, the Canal de Loing and the ancient
Canal du Briare with stops in the beautiful towns of Samois-sur-Seine,
St Mammes, Nemours, Nargis and Rogny les Sept Ecluses.
In keeping with its tradition over the years, European Waterways
has engaged an outstanding, experienced crew that will continue
to keep Bonne Humeur's guests cheering about the care and enthusiasm
the crew bestow on their guests during a fabulous cruise week in
the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy regions.
Bonne Humeur accommodates up to eight passengers in ultimate luxury.
The beautifully appointed lounge has comfortable seating. A cosy
bar is stocked with your favourites, and bookshelves contain a
Bose CD system, current books, up-to-date periodicals and magazines.
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ITINERARY
SAMOIS - SUR - SEINE TO ROGNY -
LES - SEPT - ECLUSES
SUNDAY
We collect you from Paris at 2pm for the drive by private, air-conditioned
minibus to Bonne Humeur moored in the colourful river-side
village of Samois-Sur-Seine on the peaceful wide reaches of
the River Seine. A champagne reception awaits you before a
short cruise on the river takes us to our first overnight mooring
in the bustling waterside village of St. Mammes. The cruise
today includes the passage through one of the mighty River
locks on the Seine - capable of holding up to 8 barges the
size of Bonne Humeur at a time.
MONDAY
Our cruise schedule continues this morning as we enter the Canal
de Loing to begin the ascent of the locks which lead up to
the summit level of the canal. Our excursion today is to the
glorious Chateau Vaux le Vicomte - setting for the film "The
Man in the Iron Mask". The chateau has a fascinating history
- which provided the inspiration for the film made there -
and the visit includes a chance to walk in the gardens which
are widely regarded as some of the best formal gardens in France.
Our mooring tonight is in the town of Nemours on the Canal
de Loing
TUESDAY
A morning cruise takes us to an idyllic mooring at Beau Moulins
where we pause for lunch before visiting the town of Moret
Sur Loing - the medieval walled city famed as the home of the
impressionist painter Sisley. Our local guide will help you
explore the charming town where the River Loing flows into
the River Seine. The church here inspired the style of the
Cathedral de Notre Dame in Paris and the scenery of the many
authentic town houses and narrow streets are an inspiration
for painters to this day. Our mooring tonight will be in the
quite hamlet of Nargis on the Canal de Loing.
WEDNESDAY
Our day begins with a morning excursion to the hill-top medieval
town of Chateau Landon with its 10th-12th century church and
fortified battlements. The town is best seen from an open vehicle,
so today we ride into town by horse drawn carriage before stopping
in the town centre to explore the narrow alleyways and reinforced
battlements of the city. After lunch, our cruise continues
to the pretty waterside village of Cepoy on the Canal de Loing
where we moor in plenty of time for a pre-dinner stroll or
cycle.
THURSDAY
Today we join the Canal de Briare at Montargis - regional capital
of "the Gatinais" - with its flower bedecked bridges
and a network of miniature canals which once fed the walled
city with produce. A morning excursion to the town is the perfect
opportunity to take in a little souvenir shopping in this bustling
market town, to visit the world famed "Mazet" Pralines
shop or simply to sit and watch the locals going about their
business. Our cruise today takes us past the town of Montargis
and on to the village of Montbouy - renowned as one of the
prettiest villages on this stretch of the canal. Our mooring
tonight will be in the shadow of the splendid 12th century
village church in Montbouy on the Canal de Briare.
FRIDAY
An early start is in store for those who would like to see a traditional
country market, since Chef will be off the barge early today
to pick up freshly grown vegetables and local cheeses for this
evening's farewell dinner. Our final cruise takes us to one
of the oldest canal side villages in Burgundy, Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses,
where a staircase of seven locks (now adopted as a French National
Monument) stand as a testimony to the 500 year history of the
canal. Our final excursion takes us to a privately owned Loire
Valley Chateau - the Chateau de La Bussiere - for a guided
tour and a visit to the splendid vegetable gardens (which supplies
the vegetables for the local Michelin starred restaurant).
Since we are also now moored on the borders of the Burgundy
and Loire regions, our visit to the chateau will be rounded
off with a private tasting of some of the regions best known
and most popular wines. Our mooring tonight will be in the
village of Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses on the Canal de Briare where
we enjoy a celebration farewell dinner hosted by your barge
Captain.
SATURDAY
After breakfast, we return to a central Paris drop off location.
You should expect to arrive in Paris before midday.
Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may
be subject to change depending on local conditions. The route will
run in reverse direction on alternate weeks
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