La Belle Epoque Luxury Barge River Cruises Cruising Burgundy - France Click here for 2013 Cruise Rates Burgundy France 5% off per Cabin departing All May 6, 20 & 27 2012 Must be booked and deposit paid by 24 February 2012 10% off per Cabin departing All April 2012 Must be booked and deposit paid by 30 April 2012 10% off charter departing All April 2012 Must be booked and deposit paid by 30 April 2012 Please note: Terms & Conditions apply. Some cruises may require a minimum of 4 passengers booked to guarantee the cruise. These special offers are subject to availability, apply to new bookings only and cannot be used in conjunction with other offers. Click here for European Waterways France Cruises Click here for European Waterways Index Page Click here for La Belle Epoque Barge Information Click here for 2012 Cruise Rates

European Waterways La Belle Epoque 2012 Season Departure Dates
Departure Dates ( Sunday )	Rates	Cruise Route
April - 1, 8, 15, 22, 29	Value	Burgundy
May - 6, 13, 20, 27	Regular	Burgundy
June - 3, 10, 17, 24	Regular	Burgundy
July - 1, 8	Regular	Burgundy
July - 15, 22, 29	Value	Burgundy
August - 5, 12, 19	Value	Burgundy
August - 26	Regular	Burgundy
September - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30	Regular	Burgundy
October - 7, 14, 21, 28	Regular	Burgundy

European Waterways - La Belle Epoque 2012 Rates Rates are shown in European Euros Rates are for six nights on either per person based on double occupancy per cabin or whole boat charter basis
Accommodation	Value	Regular
Stateroom Per per	€3,190	€3,790
Junior Suite per person	€3,290	€3,890
Single Supplement	€1,150	€1,350
Single Cabin	€3,550	€4,050
Charter 8 passengers Whole Boat	€31, 400	€36, 300
Charter 9 passengers Whole Boat	€32, 900	€37, 800
Charter 10 passengers Whole Boat	€34,400	€39,300
Charter 11 passengers Whole Boat	€35,300	€40,400
Charter 12 passengers Whole Boat	€36,200	€41,500
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Price includes:
Transfer to the barge from the meeting point on Sunday, 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, use of barge facilities, which includes bicycles and spa pool, and transfer back to the drop off point the following Saturday morning.

Cruise highlights:

Cuisine Aboard- regional specialities

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LA BELLE EPOQUE STANDARD ITINERARY - Tanlay to Venarey les Laumes

Sunday, Day 1 Montbard to Tanlay
Guests are met at the Montbard TGV station at 18.04 or Hotel Ecu in Montbard at 18.30 if you have stayed there pre cruise, and transferred to the barge moored in Tanlay. A full crew Welcome Aboard with Champagne and canapés. After time to settle into your cabin you will enjoy your first dinner aboard and introduction to Burgundy’s excellent cuisine.

Monday, Day 2 Tanlay to Lezinne
Wake to the aromas of ground coffee and French patisseries, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning cruise to Lezinne past the vineyards of Epineuil. After lunch we visit the 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau de Tanlay, nestling serenely within this picturesque village and also the 18th century Fosse Dionne. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday, Day 3 Lezinne to Ancy le Franc
After breakfast enjoy a lazy cruise up to Ancy le Franc with plenty of opportunity to wander or cycle ahead as the vessel ascends through the locks towards the beautiful 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Lunch in Chablis at a local auberge and then visit the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times. We enjoy a private wine tasting at the Domaine Servan renowned for its Premier and Grand Cru wines popularized by Alexis Lichine in the 1950’s. Dinner aboard.

Wednesday, Day 4 Ancy le Franc to Ravieres
Morning visit to medieval Noyers sur Serein to admire the local produce, colours and delights of the wonderful market, or to wander the town ramparts in this, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We return to the barge and enjoy a gentle afternoon cruise past grazing Charolais cattle to Ravieres followed by a visit to the 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Dinner aboard.

Thursday, Day 5 Ravieres to Montbard
Morning cruise, with excellent walking and cycling opportunities, to Montbard passing the Forges de Buffon. After lunch, we escort you to the exquisite World Heritage Unesco site of Abbayé de Fontenay founded by St Bernard in 1118. Representing a distinctive example of early Cistercian architecture and virtually intact, Fontenay allows an exceptional glimpse of early Cistercian life and industry with its peaceful gardens and ponds and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium. Dinner aboard.

Friday, Day 6 Montbard to Venarey les Laumes
Morning cruise through woodlands and rolling fields, with great towpath biking and walking opportunities, past the tiny canalside villages of Nogent, Courcelles and Les Granges. This afternoon we enjoy a stroll around the hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, where the film ‘Chocolat’ was located. On the way from the summit of Mt Auxois, we look at Alesia, the last battle site between the Gaulles and Romans that took place in 52 BC. Also time to enjoy the town of Semur-en-Auxois. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.

Saturday, Day 7 Venarey les Laumes to Montbard
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer to Montbard railway station by 11am.

On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

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