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  • The Barge Company presents...

    'Luciole'

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    Cruising in Burgundy

    The Nivernais Canal (between Auxerre and Clamecy)
    • 100 FEET LONG (30 METRES)
    • 14 GUESTS
    • 6 CREW
    • 8 CABINS—3 TWIN, 3 DOUBLE OR TWIN, 2 SINGLES (EACH WITH PRIVATE EN SUITE BATHROOM)
    • GOOD QUALITY BICYCLES
    • AIR CONDITIONING (EACH ROOM AND CABIN WITH INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS)
    • CENTRAL HEATING
    • LUXURY AIR CONDITIONED PRIVATE MINIBUS (MERCEDES) FOR EXCURSIONS
    • LIBRARY, MUSIC SYSTEM, CDS, GAMES
    Luciole Barge

    This historic barge - expressly designed to explore intimate, up-country waterways - has attractively decorated, light interiors and has been converted under the direction of waterways expert and author John Liley and his wife Penny to ensure utmost comfort for up to 14 passengers. The spacious open plan saloon and dining room with its large windows, plus the high level sun deck which seats 14 easily, provide plenty of space for relaxation and fine dining. Delicious meals are served on board using the varied fresh local produce bought daily, and lunch and dinner are accompanied by very enjoyable wines from the Burgundy region. Lunch is often served outside under the shade of pretty parasols, and each evening dinner is enjoyed as you watch the sun set over a perfect day. Year after year, guests have commented on the warm spirited yet diligent nature of the crew. Cruises on the Luciole are relaxed and slow-paced, and the area is superb for cycling and walking due to its excellent tow paths.

    2009 PRICES (USD) 05 Apr — 02 May; 26 Jul — 22 Aug; 18 Oct — 07 Nov 2009 03 May — 25 Jul; 23 Aug — 17 Oct 2009
    Single cabin (when available) $3,550 $3,850
    Individual cabin bookings (per guest sharing a double or twin) $3,450 $3,750
    Charter for up to 14 guests $44,500 $48,500

     

    Nivernais Canal Cruise Highlights may include:

    Exploring the city of Auxerre
    The world-famous Chablis vineyards
    The basilica at Vezelay
    The wine villages of St Bris, Irancy and Coulanges
    Wine tasting at Tanlay
    The market towns of Clamecy and Noyers-sur-Serein
    Optional hot air ballooning (at extra cost)

    PICK-UP: 2:30pm, at the Hotel Mansart in central Paris (next to Place Vendome)
    DROP-OFF: After breakfast on last day, return to the Place Vendome, Paris, arriving around 12:30pm depending upon traffic.

    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