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Afloat in Burgundy -Joie De Vivre Sur "La Belle Epoque"

From the deck of a luxury hotel barge or the pathways along the Yonne River, the views of this spectacular corner of Burgundy are unsurpassed. We glide over this little-known tributary of the Seine, past wooded hills, farmlands, valleys and vineyards. Medieval towns are much the same as when the Crusaders marched off and Renaissance architecture flourished. We meet farmers and vintners and sample the exquisite wines and rich foie gras produced here. This is walking your way. Walk when you like or stay aboard La Belle Epoque to be pampered by the attentive crew, rest or chat with new-found… more

Afloat in Burgundy -Joie De Vivre Sur "La Belle Epoque"

From the deck of a luxury hotel barge or the pathways along the Yonne River, the views of this spectacular corner of Burgundy are unsurpassed. We glide over this little-known tributary of the Seine, past wooded hills, farmlands, valleys and vineyards. Medieval towns are much the same as when the Crusaders marched off and Renaissance architecture flourished. We meet farmers… more

Trip at-a-glance

Price: From $4,395* per person
When: October
Number of days: 7
Group size: 16

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Trip details

Sunday
We rendezvous in Paris and travel to the barg La Belle Epoque for our Champagne Reception and Welcome Dinner. Overnight: Mooring: Auxerre

Monday
After cruising out of Auxerre on La Belle Epoque we leave the barge to walk through farmland to the village of Vaux. Continuing along the river we arrive at La Coeur Barrйe where we meet our barge for lunch. In the afternoon we tour the Chablis vineyards ending at St Bris to explore the intricate network of medieval passages beneath the village, before tasting the outstanding wines of the region in the 12th-century cellars of M. Bersan, the region’s foremost producer. Overnight: Mooring: Bailly or Vincelottes

Tuesday
From Vincelottes we wander through vineyards with superb views of the Yonne valley below us. Enroute to the ancient town of Cravant Donjon we pass through the picturesque village of Irancy, home of many well-known wines. After lunch, we visit the glorious Gothic cathedral of Auxerre. Afterwards there is time to meander through the medieval streets at leisure before returning to our mooring in Accolay. In the evening we dine in a local restaurant well known for its Burgundian specialities and the standard of its cuisine.Overnight: Mooring: Accolay

Wednesday
From Accolay we walk the wooded valley of the river Cure, passing the ruins of Regny Abbey before a gentle traverse back to the Yonne at the tiny hamlet of Sere where we rejoin the barge. In the afternoon we visit Noyers sur Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy. Overnight: Mooring: Mailly-la-Ville

Thursday
From Mailly we leave the Yonne to walk through open fields to Merry sur Yonne. Enroute we stand on top of the dramatic Roches du Saussois, cliffs that tower dramatically 200 feet above the river. After lunch we visit the ancient Chвteau de Bazoches, home of Sebastien Vauban, the Frenchman who revolutionised siege warfare in the late 17th century. Overnight: Mooring: Lucy-sur-Yonne

Friday
This morning we visit Vйzelay with its stunning Romanesque Basilica, the scene of the “calling” of the Second Crusade in 1146, and its fine speciality shops. In the afternoon we walk along the canal into Clamecy where there is time to wander through the narrow streets and visit the cathedral before returning to the barge. Aboard for our final evening, the Captain hosts our Farewell Dinner. Overnight: Mooring: Clamecy

Saturday
We disembark for a private transfer back from Clamecy to Paris.

Notes
**This tinerary may operate in reverse according to the barge scheduling.

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