CRUISING BURGUNDY
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
2011
DISCOUNTS
|
Burgundy/U. Loire
|
Hirondelle
|
50% off companion
price - cabin bookings**
|
All 2011 departure
|
31
March 2011
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Conditions
Our normal Terms & Conditions
apply.
Some cruises may require a minimum of 4 passengers booked to guarantee
the cruise.
These special offers are subject to availability, apply to new bookings
only and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers.
**These Hirondelle offers are based on
double occupancy in a double/twin cabin and apply to a maximum
of two cabins per departure. |
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2011
Rates in EUR( Euros ) for 6 nights
on either:
per person based on a double occupancy per cabin or a whole boat basis |
| ACCOMMODATION |
REGULAR |
| Charter
6 guests wholeboat |
€25,700 |
| Charter
7 guests wholeboat |
€27,600 |
| Charter
8 guests wholeboat |
€29,500 |
| Stateroom
per person |
€3,650 |
| Single
Supplement |
€913 |
|
Child
Discount - €200 discount
is offer to children aged 12 - 17 inclusive travelling
with adults
Note: First Class
TGV tickets from Paris to local station
and return to Paris are also available
at time of booking.
Rates,
additional charges and conditions are subject to change,
and to
currency fluctuation, without notice - Errors and Omissions Excepted
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| DEPARTURE DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Burgundy
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| May
1, 10, 17, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy
|
| June
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy
|
| July
3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
Regular |
Burgundy
|
| August
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Burgundy
|
| September
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Regular |
Burgundy
|
| October
2, 9, 16, 23 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
MEETING POINT
TVG tickets are included in the costs of the cruise and therefore
you will be met off the train at the local TGV station by
a barge representative and transferred directly to the barge
on sunday afternoon
Hirondelle Barge
Information
THE 8 PASSENGER HIRONDELLE ....
The 8 passenger Hirondelle, owned and operated by Afloat in France,
cruises some of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all
of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal
du Rhône au Rhine and the River Saône.
The
large windows, well above the water line, and the sun-deck on the
top deck of the boat make it easy for you to enjoy the passing scenery
of Burgundy and Franche-Comté: renowned for their vineyards,
Gothic churches and abbeys, Renaissance châteaux and picturesque
villages.
Burgundy
is a region of France in which gastronomic delights and the art
of living have reigned supreme since Roman times.
Excursions
are arranged to places with story-book names, whether it be the
quaint town of Dole, the famous museum in Dijon, the castle in Châteauneuf
or to Besançon, birthplace of Victor Hugo.
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Sunday - Montchanin
You will be met this afternoon at the local TGV station by a crew
member who will escort you on your transfer to Digoin where you
will board the barge for your cruise. A champagne reception welcomes
you and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Dinner aboard.
Monday – Montchanin to Diou.
Enjoy a drive through the countryside to see La Clayette, its
château
and the specialty chocolate factory of M. Bernard Dufoux. The master
himself demonstrates the art of making chocolate, followed by a
private tasting. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday – Diou to Garnat-sur-Engièvre
Today's visit is to the beautiful medieval town of Bourban Lancy.
Enjoy a guided walking tour through the medieval quarter with
its authentic timbered houses and 14th century belfry which houses
a unique automaton. In the afternoon, relax on board as the barge
continues its cruise to tonight's mooring at Garnat-sur-Engièvre.
Dinner aboard.
Wednesday
- Garnat-sur-Engièvre
to Decize
Enjoy a full day cruising from Garnat-sur-Engièvre to
Decize. Take a private tour of the chateau of St Aubin, a fine
example
of renaissance architecture with extensive grounds and kitchen
gardens. Dinner aboard.
Thursday – Decize
to Imphy
After breakfast your guide takes you to a "ferme des escargots" to
see how this Burgundian speciality is produced. Later cruise to
Chevenon, a small country mooring and a quiet place to walk or
cycle. In the afternoon visit the beautiful village and gardens
of Apremont. Dinner aboard.
Friday – Imphy to Guétin.
This morning enjoy a walking tour of Nevers, the capital of the
Nivernais, and a chance to buy some of the distinctive blue and
gold faience at the local market. During the afternoon the barge
cruises to Pont Canal du Guetin, the site of the "pont canal" which
traverses the river Allier. Enjoy a Farewell Gala Dinner aboard.
Saturday – Le
Guetin
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to the local TGV
Station.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. The itinerary
is in reverse direction on alternative weeks.
First Class
TGV tickets from Paris to local station and return to Paris are
also available
at time of booking for a supplement
of £160/US$300 per person.
Sunday
- Le Guétin.
You are met at Paris Gare de Lyon where you collect your 1st Class
TGV tickets from the representative. You take the TGV train to
the local station where you are met, and transferred, by a crew
member, to Le Guetin on the Canal Latéral à la
Loire, where a champagne reception welcomes you and gives you
a chance to meet the crew. Your first cruise on the canal
will take you over the spectacular canal bridge of Le Guétin
where the canal crosses the river L'Allier offering fabulous
views of the River in its natural state. This evening enjoy your
first dining experience on board the boat.
Monday
- Cruise to Chevenon. Visit Nevers.
This morning, the barge cruises to Chevenon, the site of a "pont
canal" which traverses the river Allier. Imphy (Chevenon)
is a small country mooring and a quiet place to walk or cycle. After
lunch, enjoy a walking tour of Nevers, the capital of the Nivernais.
Visit the cathedral and discover its vibrant stained glass windows, replaced
after being bombed in the Second World War. We then walk down to
the old city fortifications and up the Rue of the Faienceries with
its old porcelain factories dating from 16th Century, established
by the Italian potters.
Tuesday
- Visit Château d'Apremont
and gardens. Cruise to Decize.
This morning after Breakfast you will take a pleasant drive
to the beautiful village of Apremont. Visit the 14th century
Château d'Apremont including the Stables where there is a
display of the poems of Jean de La Fontaine, as well as the collection
of horse drawn carriages belonging to the family of Eugine Schnider.
Enjoy strolling around the fabulous gardens set in this medieval
village before heading back on board for lunch. The barge
will continue to cruise from Chevenon to Decize.
Wednesday
- Visit Bourbon -Lancy. Cruise to Garnat-sur-Engièvre.
After a short cruise, your guide will meet you for an excursion
to the beautiful medieval town of Bourbon Lancy. Step back
in time as your guide leads you through the medieval quarter with
its authentic timbered houses and 14th century Belfry which houses
a unique automaton. After the tour taste some of the wines
from the nearby region of Macon, followed by lunch in a local restaurant.
Return to the barge for the cruise from Decize to tonight’s
mooring in Garnat-sur-Engièvre.
Thursday
- Visit Château
of St Aubin. Cruise to Diou.
Enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to Diou. This afternoon,
take a private tour of the chateau of St Aubin, a fine example
of renaissance architecture with extensive grounds and kitchen
gardens.Friday - Cruise to Digoin. Visit La Clayette.
Cruise to Digoin and moor near the picturesque Pont Canal. After
lunch, enjoy a drive through the countryside to see La Clayette,
and a private tour of the beautiful château de Drée
and gardens, a jewel of Burgundian architecture. We
will also visit the specialty chocolate factory of M. Bernard Dufoux. The
master himself demonstrates the art of making chocolate, followed
by a private tasting. Enjoy a farewell gala dinner
on board.
Saturday
- Le Creusot - Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward travel
arrangements.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. The itinerary
is in reverse direction on alternative weeks.
Sunday
- St. Léger.
Transfer from local TGV station and transfer to the barge moored
in St. Léger-sur-Dheune. A Champagne reception welcomes
you on board followed by an evening cruise before your first
delicious dinner.
Monday - Visit Beaune. Cruise to St. Julien-sur-Dheune.
Today, tour the famous Côte d'Or, home of Burgundy's finest
vineyards; Meursault, Puligny, Montrachet, Santenay, to name but
a few. Visit Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, including the
medieval hospital, the 'Hospices de Beaune'. Cruise to St. Julien-sur-Dheune,
a small country mooring and a quiet place to walk or bicycle. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday
- Cruise to Blanzy. Visit Château Marguerite de
Bourgogne
This morning visit the Château Marguerite de Bourgogne, built
in the 12th century, followed by a private wine tasting in the
secret passages which run beneath the castle. Relax in the afternoon
as the barge cruises to Blanzy. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday
- Cruise to Genélard. Visit Autun.
Visit the canal side market at Montceau Les Mines before cruising
to Genélard. Later, tour the city of Autun, founded by
Emperor Augustus, and known as one of the leading cities of Roman
Gaul. Visit the roman amphitheatre, one of the largest in France
with a seating capacity of 17,000. Dinner aboard
Thursday - Tour Paray-Le Monial. Visit Cluny. Cruise to Paray-le-Monial.
After breakfast tour Paray-le-Monial, with its famous Basilica
of the Sacré Coeur and site of pilgrimage since 1873.
After lunch, visit Cluny, a little town dominated by its great
Benedictine abbey. Dinner aboard.
Friday - Visit La Clayette. Cruise to Digoin.
Drive through the countryside to La Clayette to visit the specialty
chocolate shop of M. Bernard Dufoux. The master himself will
demonstrate the art of making chocolate, followed by a private
tasting. Car enthusiasts may tour the vintage car museum just
around the corner where all the vehicles are for sale. Afternoon
cruise to Digoin where the barge will moor close to the Pont
Canal de Digoin, a canal bridge which spans the Loire. Farewell
Gala Dinner on board.
Saturday - Le Creusot
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to local TGV station.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. The itinerary
is in reverse direction on alternative weeks.
First Class
TGV tickets from Paris to local station and return to Paris are
also available
at time of booking for an extra supplement
of £160/US$300 per person.
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