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    The Barge Company presents...

    'Elisabeth'
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    Cruising in Burgundy

    The Nivernais Canal (between Auxerre and Clamecy) and the Burgundy Canal, (between Tanlay and Pouillenay)
    • 100 FEET LONG (30 METRES)
    • 6 GUESTS
    • 4 CREW
    • 3 CABINS—CAN BE TWIN OR DOUBLE (WITH PRIVATE BATHROOM)
    • BICYCLES
    • AIR CONDITIONING (INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS IN CABINS)
    • CENTRAL HEATING
    • LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED PRIVATE MINIBUS FOR EXCURSIONS
    • FISHING EQUIPMENT
    • CD, STEREO, LIBRARY, GAMES, BOOKS, ETC.
    		 Elisabeth Barge

    Elisabeth is owner-operated by Sheena and Peter Jenner and their two assistants (three when in Holland). Hard-working and industrious, Peter and Sheena have many years of barging experience and particularly enjoy having families with children on board (cots, highchairs, etc can easily be provided) although all guests are of course very welcome! The barge herself is a Dutch luxemoteur barge built in 1930 and has been completely transformed to a very high standard charter barge. Accommodating six passengers in three very comfortable and practically identical double/twin cabins, each with private en suite bathroom, she floats gently through Burgundy offering guests the perfect way to relax and unwind. The cabins are attractively decorated in pale blue and ivory, the large open saloon with its pale apricot and gold colour scheme is spacious and comfortable with large high windows, and the whole boat is fully air conditioned. The dining area is also in the main saloon area and seats six guests very comfortably. Food served on the Elisabeth is of a very high standard thanks to the talented barge chef, and is complimented by Sheena’s personal selection of fine wines. In 2009 the Elisabeth offers two beautiful cruises: Burgundy Canal cruises from 04 April to 19 June, then 29 Aug—30 Oct 2009 (between Tanlay and Pouillenay), and her tranquil Nivernais Canal Cruises for the middle season from 20 June to 28 Aug 2009 (between Clamecy and Auxerre). See the following pages for itineraries.
    PLEASE NOTE—Elisabeth will offer ‘Wine and Chocolate’ themed cruises on all Burgundy Canal dates in 2009, with proposed tastings of both wines and chocolates throughout the week, plus extra of both on board for your delight and delectation during the cruise. This is at no extra charge. If however this does not interest you, the classic cruise will be adhered to.

    2009 PRICES (USD)  
    Individual cabin booking (p.p. based on 2 guests sharing a double or twin) $4,300
    Single supplement (n/a for under 16 yr olds) $500
    Charter for up to 4 guests $17,200
    Charter for up to 5 guests $19,500
    Charter for up to 6 guests $21,800

    ELISABETH CRUISES WITH A MINIMUM OF 2 GUESTS

    Nivernais Canal Cruise Highlights may include:

    The historic city of Auxerre
    11th century wine cellars for a private visit with winetasting (of course!)
    The Grottes D’Arcy sur cure (prehistoric caves)
    The basilica at Vezelay
    Château at Bazoches

    Burgundy Canal Cruise Highlights may include:

    The small town of Tonnerre
    The Fosse Dionne (a natural water source)
    Chablis market and wine-tasting
    The Château and gardens at Tanlay
    The medieval village of Noyers
    The Abbey de Fontenay (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    Special interest weeks include wine and regional food, cookery courses, local history, golf, cycling and walking and a special adventure week for the more active guest that may include ballooning, canoeing, climbing and cycling—please contact us for details.

    BURGUNDY CANAL CRUISES: 04 April—19 June; 29 Aug-30 Oct 2009
    NIVERNAIS CANAL CRUISES: 20 June—28 August 2009

    PICK-UP: After 2pm, at your central Paris Hotel, train station or CDG airport
    DROP-OFF: After breakfast on the last day, return to Paris in barge minibus.

    CRUISES START ON A SATURDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING FRIDAY

    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