'L’Art de Vivre'

Cruising in Burgundy...

 

Canal du Nivernais (between Clamecy and Baye)

 

 

 

  • 100 FEET LONG

  • 8 GUESTS

  • 4 CREW

  • 1 DOUBLE STATEROOM, 3 TWIN STATEROOMS, ALL WITH PRIVATE EN-SUITE BATHROOMS

  • 8 GOOD QUALITY TOURING BICYCLES

  • AIR CONDITIONING

  • CENTRAL HEATING

  • SPA-POOL

  • AIR CONDITIONED MINIBUS

 The Art de Vivre Barge

 

The enchanting Nivernais Canal remains one of Burgundy’s undiscovered treasures. Sleepy hamlets, wooded slopes and grazing Charolais cows pass so close you can brush them with a hand as you cruise gently by aboard L’Art de Vivre. The 8 passenger L’Art de Vivre started life as a Scottish ammunition carrier and was transformed during 1997 by a team of skilled craftsmen into a floating celebration of ‘the good life’, in traditional Burgundian style. Your crew of four comprises Captain, Tour Guide, Master Chef and Hostess, all with a love of the Nivernais Canal and ready to cater to your every need. The region simply oozes traditional French charm and the cruise is like a journey back in time along a magical waterway.

 

2008 PRICES (USD) VALUE SEASON REGULAR SEASON

Cruise highlights may include:
Medieval town of Clamecy and 13th Century cathedral
Basilica of Vézelay
16 lock flight at the Valley of Sardy
Wine tasting at Precy le Moult
Visit to the 12th Century chateau and home of Maréchal Vauban
Foie Gras tasting with a noble Chablis

L’Art de Vivre will also be offering the following THEME CRUISES AVAILABLE FOR CHARTER GROUPS ONLY IN 2008. Please contact us for itineraries and availability:

- Cycling Charter Cruises, with a $3,000 supplement per charter (this includes an upgrade to the bikes and the services of professional cycling tour guide.) Or, ‘in tandem’ with the Belle Epoque for US$8,000, making groups of up to 21 possible.

- Walking Charter Cruises, with a $2,200 supplement per charter (this includes the services of a Professional Walking Guide) Or, ‘in tandem’ with the Belle Epoque for US$4,000, making groups of up to 21 possible.

- Family Charter Cruises with Children, with no supplement.

PLEASE NOTE NOVEMBER CRUISES REQUIRE 4 PASSENGERS TO GUARANTEE DEPARTURE

Stateroom per guest $3,490 $3,990
Single supplement $1,300 $1,500
Charter for 6 guests $23,800 $27,100
Charter for 7 guests $24,800 $28,300
Charter for 8 guests $25,800 $29,500


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

VALUE SEASON DATES: 23, 30 March; 6, 13, 20 April; 6, 13, 20, 27 July; 3, 10, 17, 24 August; 26 Oct; 2, 9 Nov 2008
REGULAR SEASON DATES: 27 April; 4, 11, 18, 25 May; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June; 31 August; 7, 14, 21, 28 Sept; 5, 12, 19 Oct 2008

PICK-UP– 1:30pm at the Hotel Ampere, central Paris
DROP-OFF– The Hotel Ampere, central Paris around 1pm

CRUISES START ON A SUNDAY AND END ON THE FOLLOWING SATURDAY

 

 

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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