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The serene, crystal waters of the Nivernais Canal offer the most tranquil cruising opportunity aboard this very high standard hotelbarge specialising in charter groups of up to 12 people (although individual cabins are also available).

 

 

In May 2005 The Barge Company was honoured to be welcomed warmly aboard the Belle Epoque barge during one of her famous cruises along the glorious Nivernais Canal between Clamecy and Auxerre in Burgundy, France. We took these great new pictures and had a good old look around! Enjoy the following 3 pages of exclusive photographs and ’insider details’ on this grand lady of the water, brought to you exclusively by The Barge Company.

 

The Belle Epoque takes 12 people on board in 6 luxurious suites, each with en suite private bathroom of course. There is also a small single cabin available for a 13th person such as a Specialised Guide or Travel Agent who may be accompanying the group.

Enjoying a huge, flower-decked sun deck is one of the many pleasures of cruising on the Belle Epoque and you’ll soon find yourself feeling very relaxed indeed. Her route on the Nivernais Canal between Auxerre and Clamecy (or reverse) helps by being an exceedingly tranquil one, and is particularly suitable for cycling or walking groups thanks to the lovely, very well maintained tow path that runs right next to the canal for most of the route, plus the myriad of small, medieval villages that are scattered thorughout the countryside to right and left of the cruise route.

Cruise close to the best of the Burgundian wine-making region, visiting the tiny village of Chablis, for example, where you will enjoy a private wine-tasting in the ancient cellars of a family-run winery...just one of the many possibilities!


 

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Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada):1-800-688-0245

Email:info@bargecompany.com

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The Barge Cruise Company Ltd.

501 Chemin Lacoste

82170 Grisolles

FRANCE