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  • The Barge Company presents...

    'La Belle Epoque'

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    Cruising in Burgundy

    The Canal du Nivernais (between Auxerre and Clamecy)
    • 126 FEET LONG
    • 12-13 GUESTS
    • 5—6 CREW
    • 2 SUITES (1 DOUBLE, 1 TWIN OR DOUBLE) 4 JUNIOR SUITES (2 CAN BE DOUBLE OR TWIN, 2 TWIN ONLY) ALL WITH PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOMS, PLUS 1 SINGLE CABIN AVAILABLE FOR ACCOMPANYING TOUR LEADER OR 13TH GUEST
    • 12 GOOD QUALITY TOURING BICYCLES
    • AIR CONDITIONING
    • CENTRAL HEATING
    • ON-DECK SPA-POOL
    • 2 AIR CONDITIONED MINIBUSES
    Belle Epoque Barge

    La Belle Époque has been designed and furbished with the height of elegance and comfort in mind. Her handsomely furnished open plan lounge, bar area and dining room allow plenty of space for guests to spread out or cool down if it’s too hot on deck. The lounge and the dining room are wood panelled, with a large, dignifed bar area dominating one side of the saloon. The sun deck is large with solid, high quality chairs and loungers plus a luxurious spa pool. Cabins are a good size and the private en suite bathrooms are furbished in light grey marble. The two slightly larger suites each have a full length bath tub, whilst the other cabins have a shower. The recently installed single cabin for a 13th passenger enables groups of 12 travelling with their Tour Guide to be accommodated. On this cruise, one gastonomic dinner will be taken ashore. Belle Epoque can also cruise in tandem with her sister ship L’Art de Vivre (which takes 8 guests), thus accommodating charter groups of up to 20 passengers. This cruise route is exceptionally good for walking or cycling cruises due to the excellent tow path that follows the route for most of the itinerary.

    2009 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON
    Junior Suite per guest $4,350 $4,990
    Suite per guest $4,590 $5,290
    Single supplement $1,700 $1,900
    Single Cabin $4,750 $5,450
    Charter for 10 guests $46,900 $54,500
    Charter for 11 guests $48,200 $56,000
    Charter for 12 guests $49,500 $57,500
    Charter for 13 guests $50,800 $59,000

    A child reduction of $300 is applicable for all children aged 0-17 years.

    La Belle Époque Burgundy Cruise highlights may include:

    Exploring enchanting Auxerre
    Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wine tasting in a 12th century cellar
    St. Bris and its underground network of mediaeval passages
    Foie Gras tasting with a renowned Chablis
    Visit the Mediaeval hilltop village of Vezelay and its ancient basilica

    La Belle Époque will also be offering the following THEME CRUISES AVAILABLE FOR CHARTERS ONLY in 2009. Please contact us for itineraries and availability:

    - Cycling Cruises, with a $5000 supplement per charter (includes an upgrade of bicycles and the services of a Professional Burgundy Cycling Guide). She can also cruise ‘in tandem’ with the Art de Vivre taking a total of up to 21 people, for a US$8,000 supplement.

    - Wine Cruises, with a $5000 supplement per charter (includes the services of a professional Wine Tour Guide and upgrade of wines served throughout the cruise). She can also cruise ‘in tandem’ with the Art de Vivre taking a total of up to 21 people, for a US$7,400 supplement.

    - Family Cruises with children, no extra supplement. This includes a special itinerary which is adaptable according to the groups’ ages and interests.

    VALUE SEASON: 29 March; - 16 May; 26 July—29 August; 18 October—14 Nov 2009
    REGULAR SEASON: 17 May—25 July; 30 August—17 October 2009

    PICK-UP: The Hotel Ampere, central Paris, at 1:30pm
    DROP-OFF: Central Paris, as above, arriving at around 1pm

    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