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Randle

We are so pleased to have found this traditional 'bijou' nestling in the beautiful Burgundy countryside on the Nivernais canal.

With breakfast and one meal included, enjoy the opportunity to explore local restaurants and bistro for your third meal each day.
Your captain Tim will introduce you to the history of this region and will be delighted to tailor the cruise itinerary to suit you whatever your interests, sporty or not! Sit back to unwind or help the captain, the Matelot and the Cordon Bleu chef should you prefer.... This boat has a relaxed atmosphere and guests are made to feel very welcome, even to the point of being invited to take the helm under the expert supervision of the Captain.

Built by English craftsmen in 2001, The Randle has a traditional layout with modern facilities.
The brass and hardwood fittings, marble and granite tops and traditional decking all enhance this lovely boat.
As you enter the boat into the wheelhouse, you will feel instantly at home, and no doubt appreciate the raised dining area for 6 which gives good views over the canal and surrounding countryside. Traditional teak flooring and the leather seating contrast with the modern ipod player and WiFi. The sides of the wheelhouse can be folded down during cruising to allow the gentle breezes through, while retaining the roof in place to offer shade.
Whether from the wheelhouse or from the upper deck where teak furniture is available with parasols, simply enjoy the beautiful scenery. If you prefer, you may like to take one of the ship's bicycles and 'race' Randle to the next stop!

Access to the saloon and cabins is via a short flight of steep steps.
Guests can relax on the fitted, leather sofa for 6 in the open plan saloon while watching the chef at work and perhaps pick up a few tips!

The Master cabin has a fixed double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk and an opening skylight. The ensuite bath, shower, electric toilet and handbasin are set in marble.

The Guest cabin has twins in traditional bunk formation, with headroom of 60cms above the top bunk, a wardrobe, desk and opening skylight. The ensuite shower, electric toilet and handbasin are set in marble.

Both cabins have individual air-conditioning climate control.

For maximum privacy for our guests, the crew quarters are self contained in the bows with a separate entrance.

- Prices -
Accomodation	Regular	Mid	Value
Whole boat charter half board, for up to 4, 6 nights	9000
Whole boat charter half board, for up to 4, 5 nights	7500
Whole boat charter, full board, for up to 4, 6 nights	10615
Whole boat charter full board, for up to 4, 5 nights	8845
Discounts for couples, available upon request

- Departure Dates -
Value
Mid
Regular	2012

Prices are shown in euros

ITINERARY
Sunday: Paris to Clamecy You are met at Paris and transferred by private car to Clamecy for a champagne reception aboard The Randle. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit the town, the Collegiale de St Martin and also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets lined with ancient buildings present opportunity for shopping too. Choose from a number of selected restaurants for your evening meal. Monday: Clamecy to Lucy-sur-Yonne In the morning, we leave Clamecy for a cruise through beautiful countryside which takes us to the tranquil village of Lucy-sur-Yonne. In the afternoon there is a choice of excursions by car: 1 Chateau de Bazoches whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lion Heart, this chateau was later remodelled by the french military architect Marechal Vauban 2 Chateau Fort de Druyes, where in 1216 Pierre de Courtenay was offered the crown to the Latin empire by Constantinople 3 Les Fontaines Salees, salt water springs dating from the end of the neolithic era and site of Gallo-Roman baths 4 Vezelay, one of Burgundys most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene; craft shops, restaurants, art galleries, and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Exellent dining is possible at Vezelay... Tuesday: Lucy-sur-Yonne to Mailly-le-Chateau Today we cruise through the Yonne valley to moor under the cliffs of Le Saussois for lunch: the cliffs are popular with climbers some of whom may be seen practicing their skills, and also with magnificent Falcons. Take the path to the top for a fantastic view of the surrouding countryside. After lunch we arrive at Mailly-le-Chateau: take a walking tour of the village set on a high ravine, with its fortified church overlooking the beautiful Yonne river valley, roof tops of Mailly-le-Bas and the Nivernais canal. Again, there is a choice of excursions: 1 Grottes d'Arcy-sur-Cure, amazing illustrated caves with stalagmites, lakes and Paleolithic cave paintings dating from around 28,000 BC 2 The Medieval fortified vilalge of Noyers-sur-Serein with timber buildings and ramparts from the middle ages, besieged and sacked by King Henry IV in the 17th century after a suspected plot against him. Supper is at the La Castel in the town square, for a taste of authentic France. Wednesday: Mailly-le-Chateau to Accolay We depart Mailly-le-Chateau in the morning, and for lunch we stop at a trout farm, orginally founded by Crisenon monks and revived in modern times within the walls of the old monastery, where fish are caught and served just 30 minutes later! After lunch we cruise on to Accolay to our mooring for the night. In the afternoon, guests can choose from the following excursions: 1 Escolives St Camille, site of a roman villa and bath house with a museum situated adjacent to the old Roman north south arterial route 2 Abbey de Regny, a beautifully preserved monastery with country gardens Supper at the superb Hostellerie de la Fontaine, Accolay. Thursday: Accolay to Vincelles After our morning cruise, we arrive at our riverside mooring at Vincelles. A choice of excursions for the afternoon: 1 The wine cellars of Willian Chariot for a taste of great artisinal wine, Pinot Noir and Caesar, based in the beautiful village of Irancy 2 A visit to the Caves de Bailly where eight million bottles of Crement de Bourgogne are stored during their two year maturing process, where a guided tour is possible 3 A visit to Chablis to view the Grand Cru vineyards and then to sample some wines in the village from the Petit Chablis and Chablis Grand Cru Friday: Vincelles to Auxerre Twice visited by Jean d'Arc with a cathedral citadel wince the 5th century, Auxerre is dominated by the St Etienne Cathedral and the St Germain Abbey. Embracing its medieval roots with interesting cobbled streets and half timbered houses, there is more to see and do here than can be fitted into one day! The choice for your evening meal ranges from bars, restaurtants, bistro and some Michelin recommended. Saturday After breakfast aboard The Randle, we will escort you back to Paris and say our 'au revoirs'. Alternative itineraries are available on request

Photos

The Saussois Cliffs

A peaceful mooring

Time for a glass of wine before dinner...

The master cabin

Medieval villages

Superb towpaths!

Vezelay vineyards

Auxerre at night

Local shopping...

Local delicacies...

Homemade Terrine...

A traditional, french-style lunch..

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