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With 30 years of experience, proud owners John and Penny have seen many
hundreds of clients leave with a smile, and treasured memories of their
cruise, recorded in the Guests Log and in their hearts.
The result of such
experience is evident the moment you step aboard.
As Penny says,"There is no
'them and us' on the Luciole, but a warm spirited and relaxed ambience".
So, leave your troubles behind and step aboard the Luciole for a week of
bliss.
The spacious accommodation comprises:
3 twin bedded, ensuite cabins : bed size : 6ft4 by 3 ft
3 twin/double ensuite cabins : bed size : 6ft4 by 3 ft or 6ft4 by 6ft
2 single cabins: : bed size : 6ft4 by 3 ft
All cabins benefit from opening windows; air conditioning with individual
thermostat control; bathroom with shower, hand basin and wc.
There is a large, airy saloon,lined with picture windows in which to relax
and of course enjoy the French cuisine, described by the Financial Times as
"culinary miracles".
As a former chef, Penny ensures that the meals served
on board are both typical of the area, created using fresh, local produce,
yet with an International twist.
Outside, enjoy the fine raised sun deck which gives excellent views of the
passing scenery.
Choose to sit and watch Burgundy unfold, with a cup of tea
or glass of wine, alternatively, stroll along the canal tow path or take one
of the Luciole's touring bicycles and explore the many villages along the
route.
With a team of 6 British or English speaking diligent crew members a
personalised attentive service ensures the holiday of your dreams.
The itinerary presented here is a sample: please contact us for details of the Burgundy canal cruise.
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- Prices -
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Regular |
Mid |
Value |
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Charter up to 14 guests whole boat
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48500 |
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44500 |
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Twin or double cabin per person
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3750 |
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3450 |
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Single cabin per person, when available
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3850 |
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3550 |
-Departure Dates-
| Value |
2009-04-05 -> 2009-05-02; 2009-07-26 ->2009-08-16; 2009-10-18-2009-11-01 |
| Mid |
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| Regular |
2009-05-03 - > 2009-07-19; 2009-08-23 -> 2009-10-17 |
Prices quoted in US Dollars
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ITINERARY
Paris - Auxerre
Sunday:
Meeting at the Hotel Regina in Paris with a representative of the Luciole at 2.30pm, followed by a journey to Auxerre in the barge’s air conditioned bus.
Luciole is moored on the impressive river frontage in the city, overlooked by the Cathedral, Parish Church and the Abbey, and in these splendid surroundings we stage a champagne reception on board.
Auxerre - Bailly
Monday :
A visit into the Historic center of Auxerre is followed by a cruise out of the city into beautiful pastoral countryside.
Lunch on board will be taken at Champs, one of several attractive villages along the way.
The afternoon’s cruising through attractive reaches of the River Yonne concludes at the wine making center of Bailly.
Bailly - Vermenton
Tuesday :
A morning visit is made to one of the wine caves in the vicinity of Chablis.
The picturesque villages of St Bris, Irany and Esolives all stand close beside the waterway in wonderful surroundings, and a rendezvous will be made with one of the wine producers in the area.
After lunch, we cruise onwards and up an arm of the canal to a quayside on the River Cure at the small town of Vermenton.
Vermenton - Mailly-la-Ville
Wednesday:
A morning drive in the bus takes the group up the valley of the tumbling River Cousin to the historic town of Avallon – and the lively weekly market in the streets.
This is the regional center for shopping, with an inside market also, in addition to the numerous stores in Avallon’s historic streets.
After lunch, Luciole continues southward along a waterway in which winding stretches of canal mingle with sparkling river sections, before our arrival at the village of Mailly-la-Ville.
Mailly -la -Ville - Lucy-sur-Yonne
Thursday :
Cruising ever deeper into the countryside, Luciole enters a region in which dramatic cliffs stand by the waterside, with many opportunities for cycling, strolling – or simply enjoying the scenery from the sundeck.
Visits during the day can include the hill town of Mailly-le-Chateau, or the imposing chateau of Bazoches, home in the 17th century to the Maquis de Vauban, France’s greatest military engineer.
Lucy-sur-Yonne - Clamecy
Friday :
From an overnight mooring at the village of Lucy-sur-Yonne, we make the short journey in our bus to Vezelay, to visit the spectacular 12th century Basilica, which dominates the town. Here St Bernard preached the 2nd Crusade and from this hillside a swathe of rural Burgundy can be seen.
Travelling onwards, Luciole then reaches the delightful Medieval town of Clamecy, a worthy venue for the climax of our cruise.
Clamecy - Paris
Saturday :
An after-breakfast departure for Paris anticipates arrival there at 12.30.
For guests travelling onwards in hired cars from the area, a stop can be made at Auxerre again, on our journey through.
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