Barging on France Rivers and Canals With European Waterways Barges
France: Burgundy and Loire Valley
Stoney Creek Travel
Weaverville / Asheville, NC
828-658-2582 / Toll Free 877-658-2582
La Belle Epoque: 12 Passenger / Crew 5 -- Air Conditioned
L' Impressionniste: 12 Passenger / Crew 5 -- Air Conditioned
2010 Value Dates: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 17, 24, 31
Rates Per Person: Jr. Suite $4350 / Suite $4590 / Single Supplement $1700 / Single Cabin $4750
2010 Regular Dates: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Rates Per Person: Jr. Suite $4990 / Suite $5290 / Single Supplement $1900 / Single Cabin $5450
Charter From $46,900
La Belle Epoque
L'Art de Vivre
L’Impressionniste
L' Art de Vivre: 8 passenger / Crew 4 -- Air Conditioned
Double Cabin
Double Cabin
La Belle Excursion Highlights: Cruise through Burgundian countryside. Visit UNESCO site of Abbaye de Fontenay, Village Flavigny (Chocolat Movie Location), Alesia where last Gaulle/Roman battle took place, 18th Century Forges de Buffon, Local market in Noyers Village, Renaissance Chateau d' Ancy le Franc, Cruise/Walk/Bike past canal villages of Lezinnes, Argentenay & Saint Chablis. Private wine tasting at Laint Bris le Vineaux, Chateau de Tanlay.
L' ImpressionnisteExcursion Highlights: Pass Lake Kir. Visit Clos de Vougeot & enjoy a private wine tasting. Walking tour of old Dijon with visit to market and Ducal Palace, visit the magnificant gardens of Abbaye de la Bussiere, Chateau de Commarin, Hotel dieu Hospice, Maison Champy -- Beaune's oldest winery, medieval village & craft shops of Escommes, Chateauneuf-en-Auxois castle
France Barge Cruises: European Waterways offers all inclusive barging experiences throughout Europe. Their all inclusive barge cruises include a high ratio of crew to passengers, choice of twin of double beds, open bar, free wine, gourmet cuisine onboard and ashore, excursions & entry fees, use of bicycles, air-conditioned mini-bus. Decor is a blend of antiques and traditional furnishings with fine wood paneling, carpeting. Most barges have air conditioning. All have central heat. Most have bicycles and the game of boules. All have a library, games, and CD/stereo. Cabins have windows that open, closets, and plenty of drawer storage, and a private bath. The crew is English-speaking.
These floating boutique hotel barges meander along waterways that pass through the heart of France, England, Ireland, Scotland, Italy, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Germany. As they glide through canals and rivers, guests go on fascinating local excursions, enjoy gourmet dining, explore little villages -- many from medieval times, meet local villagers, and shop in quaint boutiques.
Rates, except for single and charter, are based on double occupany and do not include airfare.
Photos Courtesy of European Waterways
2010 Value Dates: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 17, 24, 31
Rates Per Person: Cabin $3850 / Single Supplement $1450
2010 Regular Dates: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Rates Per Person: Cabin $4390 / Single Supplement $1650
Charter From $26800
Double Cabin
Excursion Highlights: Visit the town of Chablis & enjoy wine tasting, Medieval town of Auxerre and market town of Mailly la Ville, Medieval village of Noyers, Vezelay with its Romanesque Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene & craft shops, Clamecy, and Chateau of Bazoches
La Reine Pedauque: 8 passengers / Crew 5 or 6 -- Air Conditioned
Wheel chair accessible for passengers with disabilities featuring lifts, stair lift between decks, mini-bus lift. All doors accommodate wheel chairs. Royale suites have shower seats, hand rails next to shower. Bed heigh 70 cm.
The La Reine Pedauque, 6 Night Cruises Start and Finish at Château la Chassagne, F- 21410 Pont de Pany/Dijon.
2010 Regular Dates Only: April 9, 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28, June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. Commodore Suite $4300 / Royale Suite $4600 / Imperial Suite $4900 / Single Supplement $2200.
Charter from $33285
Double Cabin
Excursion Highlights: Round trip Chateau la Chassagne. Ouche Valley to Gissey. Visit Beaune with its hospice, Hotel-Dieu & Collegiate Church of Notre Dame. Wine tasting at local Burgundian vineyard. In St. Victor & La Bussiere visit Cistercian Abbey and Medieval village of Chateauneuf en Auxois. Cruise through 45 locks.
Excursion Highlights: Chatillon-Sur Loire -- longest canal bridge in Europe. Visit Chateau de Saint-Fargeau.. Visit a fairence factory in Gien and Chateau de St. Brisson. In the charming village of Menetreal enjoy a private wine tasting with the count at Chateau de Tracy. In Passy, visit a local cheese producer to see the famous "crottin" goat cheese being made. Visit La Charite' -sur-Lorire -- a spiritual center in the early middle ages. Enjoy a walking tour of Nevers and the gardens of Apremont.
Double Cabin
Hirondelle: 8 Passenger / Crew 4 -- Air Conditioned
2010 Regular Dates Only: April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24. Stateroom $4900 / Single Supplement $1225
Charter From $34400
La Reine Pedauque
Hirondelle
Burgundy, France Barge Canal Cruises
Western Burgundy and Upper Loire
Nymphea: 6 Passenger / 3 Crew -- Air Conditioned
2010 Regular Dates Only: June 27, July 4, 11, 18, 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10, 17, 24
Charter From $15800
Excursion Highlights: Cruise under famed Chateau de Chenonceau, Visit a Troglodyte Cave Dwelling and see the silkworm industry, Chateau, D' Amboise, Private wine tasting, Chateau de Nitray, Visit street markets
Nymphea
Twin Cabin
Renaissance: 8 Passengers / 5 Crew -- Air Conditioned. Refurbished 2009.
2010 Value Dates: March 28, April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, October 17, 24, 31, November 7
Suite $5450 / Single Supplement $2000
2010 Regular Dates: May 16, 23, 30, June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18, September 5, 12 ,19, 26, October 3, 10
Suite $6490 / Single Supplement $2400
Charter From $38500
Excursion Highlights: Visit medieval town of Chateau-Landon and the 11th century Saint Severin Abbey, Tour Chateau Guedelon, Chateau de Sully-Sur-Loire ( moated fortress), Cruise across Pont Canal de Briare, Stree market in Briare, Wine tasting in Sancerre, Gien -- Home of Faience Pottery
Loire Valley
