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THE
8 PASSENGER L'ART DE VIVRE
....started life as a Scottish munitions carrier and survived
long enough to be transformed by a team of skilled craftsmen into
a floating celebration of the Burgundian "good life".
Your crew of four comprise Captain, Tour guide, Master Chef and
Hostess, all with a love for the Nivernais canal and all secure
in the knowledge that their vessel represents L'Art de Vivre itself
L'ART
DE VIVRE BURGUNDY CRUISE ITINERARY
Sunday, Day 1 - Auxerre
Guests are met at Laroche Migennes train station at 16:45
or Hotel Maxime in Auxerre at 17:15. and transferred to the elegant
L’Art de Vivre in Auxerre, Burgundy. Following a Champagne
Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre
or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before returning
for dinner aboard.
Monday, Day 2 - Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillsides to our
rural mooring at Vincelles. The afternoon excursion is to Chablis,
home of one of the most famous white wines in the world. A tasting
in one of the town’s aged cellars will introduce you to some
of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Vincelles to Mailly la Ville
After
breakfast, our excursion is to the medieval town of Auxerre. Originally
the capital of Lower Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine
churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then return
to the barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands
past grazing Charolais cattle to the market town of Mailly la
Ville. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4 - Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
This
morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval village of
Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion
through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past
the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates
a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy
spectacular walks before returning for dinner aboard.
Thursday,
Day 5 - Le Saussois to Lucy sur Yonne
In
the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay,
one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque
Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the
surrounding countryside. Lunch ashore today at a wonderful auberge
Les Millesimes, followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne
valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6 - Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes
us to Clamecy. 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 also present an
opportunity for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau
of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart
and which was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s
Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 Clamecy
Disembark
after breakfast and arrive at Laroche Migennes train station by
10am.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate
weeks, cruise will be in reverse direction
Note:
If you are taking the TER train, our representative will be at
Paris Bercy Station on sunday at 14.45 to assist you. Recommended
trains to book in advance: Paris Bercy to Laroche Migennes Train
TER #91019 depart Paris Bercy at 15.20hrs arriving in Laroche
Migennes at 16:38hrs. End of cruise: Laroche Migennes to Paris
Bercy Train TER #91156 Saturday depart 10:24hrs arrive Paris Bercy
at 11:44hrs
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de Vivre Slide Show
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L’Art de Vivre €500 per cabin
All April & May -
Deposit paid before 31 March 2010
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