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Which barges cruise in this area?
Barge Name
Price Range (per person) and Maximum number of guests
$3000-$4000
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$2000-$3000
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$2000-$4000
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Burgundy has always been famous for its fine wines—and when you cruise here you’ll see and taste how marvellous they are. In addition, this area is scattered with beautiful, intimate waterways, from the well known scenic Burgundy Canal and her charming ‘sister’ the pretty Nivernais Canal, to the celebrated ‘Côte D’Or’ (Golden Coast) of southern Burgundy, Canal du Centre and the River Saône which finally leads you down to the sparkling city of Lyon. There are many facets to this enchanting region, which is best explored by barge of course. Click on any of the pictures on this page to enlarge |
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The gentle MS Niagara barge (right), taking only 6 guests at a time, wends her way along the Burgundy Canal in dappled sunshine. She even has a glorious plunge pool(right.) |
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Why would I want to cruise here?
- Because you want
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To give you a feel for the different areas, here are some cruise highlights of the differing waterways:
Nivernais Canal cruise Highlights may include:
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Wonderful chateaux such the Chateau la Chassagne (now a hotel), an ancient hunting
chateau, are the perfect place to stay pre or post cruise. With private
airfield, vineyards, pool and solarium, chapel, stables, golf course and
more, this is the place to head. A 10 minute ride from Dijon train
station and you’re there.
Please email us for
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Burgundy Canal cruise highlights may include: On the subject of wine… No one who spends time in Burgundy can miss visiting the wine cellars. The most famous of Burgundy's products and its best ambassador is its wine. Throughout the province, from north to south, are prestigious appellations : Chablis, Coteaux de l'Auxerrois, Côte-de-Nuits, Côte-de-Beaune, Côte Chalonnaise et Mâconnais. 150 wine producers produce between them 40 million bottles of wine a year. Wine traders, small cellars in which you can sample the wine, and the larger wine centres are all ready to welcome you to their cellars. Most - if not all - the barges offer wine tasting sessions at vineyards along the route. Some can even offer wine tasting or appreciation courses as a part of the cruise. Please ask us if that interests you. |
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| The gorgeous Papillon barge (above) cruises in Burgundy. She has a lovely salon and is one of the very few barges benefiting from a separate dining room. |
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Let yourself be pampered with the choicest of dishes and sweet desserts aboard the character full Belle Epoque, cruising in on the Nivernais Canal between historic Auxerre and Clamecy | |
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Ballooning can also easily be enjoyed from the barge, at extra cost but well worth it we think! (Belle Epoque, left) | |
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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
The Barge Cruise Company Ltd. 501 Chemin Lacoste 82170 Grisolles FRANCE |
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