L’Art de Vivre - Clamecy to Baye in Burgundy
Having celebrated it’s 30th anniversary in 2004, European Waterways continues to provide the best in luxury hotel barging. An English company founded and sustained on the principals of good business and management, European Waterways adds a new boat to it's fleet this year La Dolce Vita in Italy. If you are looking for a relaxing European holiday with fine food, good wines, interesting excursions and a touch of pampering, all that remains, is for you to choose which of our voyages appeals most to you.
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A cruise aboard this stately ship, refitted for the 2009 season with four suites each with a new ensuite bathroom, will surely leave you with a taste for the finer side of life that L’Art de Vivre personifies. Offering fully air-conditioned luxury accommodation for up to eight guests in airy twin or double suites each with it’s individual charm. You may choose to relax by using our bikes or sun deck Jacuzzi, or even by taking a hot air balloon flight (an optional extra on this cruise).
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- Prices -
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Regular |
Mid |
Value |
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Charter 8 passengers whole boat
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33000 |
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28800 |
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Charter 7 passengers whole boat
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31800 |
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27800 |
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Charter 6 passengers whole boat
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30600 |
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26800 |
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Stateroom per person
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4390 |
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3850 |
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Single supplement
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1650 |
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1450 |
-Departure Dates-
| Value |
2009 -03 -29 - > 2009-05-10; 2009-07-66 -> 2009-08-23; 2009-10-18-> 2009-11-08 |
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| Regular |
2009-05-17 -> 2009-07-19; 2009-08-30 -> 2009-10-11 |
Prices are shown in US dollars
Sterling prices available on request .
Cycling cruise and walking cruise 3000 USD/2500 USD supplement per charter
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ITINERARY
Paris to Clamecy
Sunday
Transfer from Paris at 1.30 pm to L’Art de Vivre. Champagne Welcome. Exploring Clamecy, the logging capital of the Nivernais canal, enjoy the 13th century cathedral and views of the River Yonne.
Clamecy to Asnois
Monday
Visit the infamous 18th century model farm of Miserey for a guided tour by the owner, Mme Dhuick. Tasting of a variety of farm produce including Foie Gras accompanied by a fine Chablis. Enjoy your first cruising along the Yonne.
Asnois to Dirol
Tuesday
At Asnois visit “Le Bouc qui Fume”, a chapel -based antique/curiosity shop. Afternoon excursion to the Chateau of Bazoches, home of military figure Marechal Vauban; Richard the Lionheart was once entertained in this castle.
Dirol to Chateau de la Chaise
Wednesday
Morning visit to Les Caves at Tannay to taste some of the regions finest Chardonnay's. Delightful drive back to the barge before cruising to Chitry, passing through Dirrol with it's two Van Gogh style hand-operated lift bridges.
Chateau de la Chaise to Sardy
Thursday
Wonders await you at Vezelay, with its Roman Basilica of St Mary Magdalene. Excellent shopping: crafts, museums, local exhibitions, wine cellars and art galleries. Afternoon cruise to Sardy followed by dinner ashore in a local 'Auberge'.
Sardy to Baye
Friday
A relaxing day as you watch the barge crew negotiate an engineers masterpiece, a 16 lock flight leading to the summit of the Nivernais Canal. Visit the craft shops housed in the lock houses. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Baye to Paris
Saturday
Disembark after breakfast for the return to Paris.
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