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    Cruising in Burgundy

    The Canal du Centre and River Saône (between Montchanin and Fragnes or reverse)

    Cruise route map
    (Click to enlarge)

    • 110 FEET LONG (34 METRES)
    • 4 GUESTS
    • 2 CREW
    • 2 DOUBLE (KING SIZE) OR TWIN CABINS OF APPROX. 100 SQ. FEET EACH (INCLUDING PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM)
    • 4 GOOD QUALITY BIKES FOR TOURING
    • AIR CONDITIONED PRIVATE VAN FOR EXCURSIONS (FORD S-MAX)
    • LARGE BOOK LIBRARY, TV, DVD WITH LARGE SELECTION OF DVDS, IPOD MUSIC CENTRE WITH HUGE RANGE OF MUSIC
    • INTERNET ACCESS ON SPECIAL REQUEST
    Bonheur Barge
    The Bonheur is a traditional luxemoteur barge that was originally built in Holland to be a working barge in 1926. She has a very elegant hull shape and having now been transformed into a very pretty floating home, she is perfect for your private charter cruise with just four passengers. 18 months of loving care and attention were lavished on her by her dedicated English owners—your aimiable hosts Paul and Annie Roberts. Her graceful lines have been complemented with gentle steps up to the large deck area which are emphasised with new paintwork and hardwood timber capping to the handrail. They have also built a new handsome ‘iroko’ wheelhouse, which can be dismantled when cruising under the lower bridges on the canals. Internally the boat is light and airy due to the large picture windows with plenty of space to relax and unwind.
    Paul and Annie have succeeded in making her feel extremely inviting whilst remaining elegant and cosy at the same time, with French oak floors and ceilings complimented by simple traditional furnishings. The two pretty guest cabins are very comfortable— each with ensuite shower, WC and washbasin, and both can be furnished with either a ‘kingsize’ double bed or twin (two single) beds. The two cabins have been deliberately spaced apart to provide maximum privacy for each guest and each cabin has its own supply of hot water provided by the central heating boiler (so no worries about being the last guest to take a shower!)
    Cruising the very scenic Canal du Centre you’ll experience the warmest of hospitality and gentlest of scenery on board the suitably named Bonheur (meaning ‘happiness’ in French). The perfect way to unwind and recharge your batteries in 2010...
    2010 PRICES (USD)  
    Charter for up to 4 guests $11,700

    Please note that ‘Honeymoon Charters’ for just 2 guests may be possible on the ‘Bonheur’. Please don’t hesitate to e-mail us for more details and rates—or with your specific requirements.

    2011 PRICES (USD)  
    Charter for up to 4 guests $12,000

    Included in the 2011 charter price:
    - A tasting lunch at Olivier Leflaive’s in Puligny-Montrachet
    - Lunch at the beautiful Volnaysian restaurant at Volnay during visit to Beaune

    Please note that Bonheur cruises in 2011 will be starting on Wednesdays or Sundays depending on the cruise week.

    Cruise highlights may include:

    Fascinating Roman architecture of the village of Autun (including amphitheatre and fortifications and 12th Century cathedral of St Lazare)
    The 12th century Chateau Couches fortress
    The wine town that is Santenay (with lots of tasting opportunities!)
    Beaune—the ‘wine capital’ of Burgundy, plus its grand historic hospice
    Chalon-sur-Saone and its bohemian islet, plus yet more chateaux, markets and history along the way…!

    PICK-UP: 4:00pm Sunday, locally at a pre-arranged point (usually Le Creusot TGV train station)
    DROP-OFF: Usually at Le Creusot TGV train station after a leisurely breakfast on the last day.

    Please note Le Creusot is easily and quickly accessible from central Paris thanks to the high speed (TGV) train link.

    CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY


    TO CONTACT US
    Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11
    Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada): 1-800-688-0245
    Email: info@bargecompany.com
    Web: www.bargecompany.com

    The Barge Cruise Company Ltd, 501 Chemin Lacoste, 82170 Grisolles, FRANCE