La Belle Epoque hotel barge
Cruising between Venarey les Laumes and Tanlay on the Burgundy canal
Accommodating up to 12 passengers
La Belle Epoque is rated 5 out of 5
Highlights
- Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay
- Wine tasting of Chablis white wines in the cellars of the renowned Domaine
- Visit the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, location of the film Chocolat
- Visit to Chateau d'Ancy le Franc
- Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages of France
- Visit to famous battle site of Alesia
- Optional hot-air ballooning
- Excellent towpath for walking and cycling
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From 5150 USD per person
Charters from 52,400 USD
Specifications
Crew members : 6
Boat size
Length 124′8″ ft (38 metres)
Width 16′7″ ft (5.05 metres)
Number of bicycles : 12
Accommodation
Up to 12 guests
Suites : 2
Junior suites : 4
Also...
Central heating
Air-conditioning
Spa or pool
Wifi
CD player / iPod Dock
2 air-conditioned minibuses
La Belle Epoque photos and videos
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Testimonials for La Belle Epoque
Eva Thomas, July 2017We had an outstanding trip on the beautiful Belle Époque . It is the best holiday we have ever had. The staff was fun, efficient, courteous . Couldn't have asked for more. We will definitely do this again!!
The barge was absolutely as Emma described it: Luxurious and we liked the "traditional" feel
We rate it 10/10
The cruise was beyond our expectations: Quiet, rural and pretty
We heard about Hotels Afloat from Rick Stein and rate them 10/10 for their attention to detail and website.
Cant wait to book another cruise with you.
The best holiday ever!!!!!
Alice Kelly, USA"We all had such a lovely time on La Belle Epoque that we are now thinking of booking a cruise for next year. The Dolce Vita looks lovely: Which dates are free in September?"
Kevin Bell, Canada. September 2014A most enjoyable trip. Thanks for your help with the arrangements, Emma.
Friendly staff and top notch facilities on board
I rate the boat a 10
We enjoyed all the visits with the exception of the winery.The tour was disappointing though the opportunity to sample the different classifications of Chablis was good. (Under review with owners)
Would you book with us again? - yes, although unlikely that we will make another trip of this sort from Canada
About the barge "La Belle Epoque"
From the moment you step aboard La Belle Epoque, you will be charmed by this floating hotel.
The luxury accommodation is fully air-conditioned in elegantly decorated twin or double suites with marble en-suite fitted bathrooms.
La Belle Epoque provides the luxury of a top class hotel combined with the ever-changing Burgundy scenery.
Whilst enjoying your holiday, you can relax in the Jacuzzi on deck or benefit from the on-board gym and the provided mountain bikes to burn off those recently acquired calories!
Plan of La Belle Epoque
La Belle Epoque cruise routes & itineraries
Cruising between Venarey les Laumes and Tanlay on the Burgundy canal
Venarey-les-Laumes
Sunday
Guests are met at the Hotel Westminster in Paris and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to La Belle Epoque.
A full crew Welcome Aboard with champagne and canapes.
After time to settle into your cabin, you will enjoy your first dinner aboard and an introduction to Burgundy's excellent cuisine.
Sunday
Guests are met at the Hotel Westminster in Paris and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to La Belle Epoque.
A full crew Welcome Aboard with champagne and canapes.
After time to settle into your cabin, you will enjoy your first dinner aboard and an introduction to Burgundy's excellent cuisine.
Venarey-les-Laumes to Montbard
Monday
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then we cruise through woodlands and rolling fields with great towpath biking and walking opportunities past the tiny canalside villages of Nogent, Courcelles and les Granges.
After lunch, we enjoy either a stroll around the hilltop village of Falvigny-sur-Ozerain, where the film Chocolate was set, or a tour of the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.
On the way from the summit of Mount Auxois, we also look at Alesia, where the last battle between the Gauls and Romans took place in 52 BC and visit the impressive museum.
Dinner on board.
Monday
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, then we cruise through woodlands and rolling fields with great towpath biking and walking opportunities past the tiny canalside villages of Nogent, Courcelles and les Granges.
After lunch, we enjoy either a stroll around the hilltop village of Falvigny-sur-Ozerain, where the film Chocolate was set, or a tour of the medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.
On the way from the summit of Mount Auxois, we also look at Alesia, where the last battle between the Gauls and Romans took place in 52 BC and visit the impressive museum.
Dinner on board.
Montbard to Ravieres
Tuesday
Morning cruise with excellent towpath walking or cycling for those who wish, passing the 18th century Forges de Buffon.
Then after lunch we escort you to the exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abbaye de Fontenay, founded by St Bernard in 1118.
Representing a disctinctive example of early Cistercian architecture and virtually intact, Fontenay allows an exceptional glimpse pf Cistercian life and industry with its peaceful gardens, ponds and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium.
Return to the barge for a relaxing cruise to Ravieres.
Dinner on board.
Tuesday
Morning cruise with excellent towpath walking or cycling for those who wish, passing the 18th century Forges de Buffon.
Then after lunch we escort you to the exquisite UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abbaye de Fontenay, founded by St Bernard in 1118.
Representing a disctinctive example of early Cistercian architecture and virtually intact, Fontenay allows an exceptional glimpse pf Cistercian life and industry with its peaceful gardens, ponds and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium.
Return to the barge for a relaxing cruise to Ravieres.
Dinner on board.
Ravieres to Ancy-le-Franc
Wednesday
Morning visit to Medieval Noyers-sur-Seine to admire the local produce, colours and delights of the traditional French market, or to wander the town ramparts in this, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
We return to the barge and after lunch, enjoy a gentle afternoon cruise past grazing Charolais cattle, with plenty of opportunity to walk or cycle along the towpath, to our mooring in Ancy-le-Franc.
Dinner ashore at a local restaurant.
Wednesday
Morning visit to Medieval Noyers-sur-Seine to admire the local produce, colours and delights of the traditional French market, or to wander the town ramparts in this, one of the most beautiful villages in France.
We return to the barge and after lunch, enjoy a gentle afternoon cruise past grazing Charolais cattle, with plenty of opportunity to walk or cycle along the towpath, to our mooring in Ancy-le-Franc.
Dinner ashore at a local restaurant.
Ancy-le-Franc to Lezinnes
Thurday
This morning we visit Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc.
This beautifully symmetrical, 16th century masterpiece contains France's biggest collection of Renaissance murals and is set in magnficient gardens and parkland.
In the afternoon, a gentle cruise as La Belle Epoque continues along the Burgundy canal and descends the picturesque locks to moor at Lezinnes.
Dinner on board.
Thurday
This morning we visit Chateau d'Ancy-le-Franc.
This beautifully symmetrical, 16th century masterpiece contains France's biggest collection of Renaissance murals and is set in magnficient gardens and parkland.
In the afternoon, a gentle cruise as La Belle Epoque continues along the Burgundy canal and descends the picturesque locks to moor at Lezinnes.
Dinner on board.
Lezinnes to Tanlay
Friday
After breakfast we enjoy a leisurely cruise to our final mooring at Tanlay with the opportunity to walk or cycle into the picturesque village of Saint Vinnemer.
Following lunch, we tour the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times and enjoy a private wine-tasting at a renowned winemaker such as the family-run Domaine Regnard, which makes the most of the region's wonderful local terroir to produce high quality wines.
We return to the barge ready for the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
Friday
After breakfast we enjoy a leisurely cruise to our final mooring at Tanlay with the opportunity to walk or cycle into the picturesque village of Saint Vinnemer.
Following lunch, we tour the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times and enjoy a private wine-tasting at a renowned winemaker such as the family-run Domaine Regnard, which makes the most of the region's wonderful local terroir to produce high quality wines.
We return to the barge ready for the Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
Tanlay
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Hotel Westminster in Paris.
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Hotel Westminster in Paris.
Cruise rates
Venarey to Tanlay on the Burgundy canal dates and rates
| Accommodation | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 67000 | 58000 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 11 | 61300 | 56700 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 63600 | 55400 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 9 | 61900 | 54100 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 59800 | 52400 | |||
| Stateroom per person | 5990 | 5150 | |||
| Junior suite per person | 6190 | 5350 | |||
| Single supplement | 2150 | 1900 | |||
| 2019 | |||||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 68800 | 59500 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 11 | 67100 | 58200 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 65400 | 56900 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 9 | 63700 | 55600 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 61600 | 53900 | |||
| Stateroom per person | 6150 | 5290 | |||
| Junior suite per person | 6350 | 5490 | |||
| Single supplement | 2200 | 1950 |
Prices are shown in US dollars
Sterling and euro prices available on request for non-US/Canadian citizens.
Wine Appreciation charters 6000 USD supplement
Walking charters 3900 USD supplement
Sterling and euro prices available on request for non-US/Canadian citizens.
Wine Appreciation charters 6000 USD supplement
Walking charters 3900 USD supplement
| Value | April 1 to April 22 July 22 to August 19 October 7 to October 21 |
| Regular | April 29 to July 15 August 26 to September 30 |
| Value | March 31 to April 21 July 21 to August 18 October 6 to October 20 |
| Regular | April 28 to July 14 August 25 to September 29 |
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