Le Bon Vivant is luxuriously appointed with style and comfort.It is admired for its quality, luxurious amenities, elegance and relaxation.
Le Bon Vivant accommodates eight passengers as a private charter or as individual cabin bookings with four spacious and luxurious staterooms with ensuite bathrooms.
Guests enjoy the cozy atmosphere of a French country home, the large galley that is specially designed for guests to watch the culinary show, and the luxury spa hot tub in the unique shape of a wine barrel set on an extra large sundeck with deep lounge chairs and umbrellas.
It is admired for its quality, luxurious amenities, elegance and relaxation.
Dining Area adjacent
A long oak table gives the atmosphere of a French country home
Unique & Inviting “Wine Barrel” hot Tub
Le Bon Vivant guests especially enjoy the luxuriously appointed contemporary style and comfort of the barge with attention to details: Fine Linen, China, Crystal & Silverware, Furnishing touches, Flowers & Original Paintings...
Four elegantly appointed state rooms are spacious by barging standards (216 square feet each), each very nicely decorated with antique furniture and striking French fabrics on the walls and beds, and with A/C individual climate control.
Generously proportioned en suite bathrooms have enclosed marble floors, shower stall, sink and toilet, heated towel racks, magnifying mirror, hair dryer & terry robes.
Salon & Dining Room:
The interior is very welcoming as the whole atmosphere on the barge.
The salon is equipped with the Bose CD System, a library of current books, up-to-date magazines and periodicals, and a well-stocked bar. Fresh flowers are the complement to a decor furnished to be as comfortable as it is elegant.
The dining area of Le Bon Vivant was designed to accommodate 8 guests and make them to fill like they are at home. Attention to every detail is evident in the use of beautiful table linens, fine china, crystal and silverware and the most important is personalized attention.
On Deck:
When the guests arrive on Le Bon Vivant, they are immediately struck
by especially spacious sun deck and attractive deck area with umbrella tables, lounge chairs, and flower boxes cascading with blossoms. The deck is also ideal for dancing, barbeque, romantic candlelit dinner or dinner al fresco. And the most exciting area on the deck is the luxury spa hot tub in the unique shape of a wine barrel, which will touch your hearts and make your vacation unforgettable.
Off Boat:
Air-conditioned minivan with seating for 8 is available for the guests during excursions and transfers. Also 8 mountain bicycles, children's bicycle & baby bicycle seat are generously provided for family charters.
Le Bon Vivant cruises an area where not too many tourists and other barges go.
Upper Loire & Canal de Briare are situated 100 km South of Paris. The canal joins the Seine River to the Loire River and crosses Burgundy to join the Loire. Hilly countryside, beautiful forests and picturesque villages. This region is known as " the Garden of France ".
Very rich, it is the Valley of the Kings, famous for its numerous Chateaux, but troubled past due to the religious wars and its border in the Middle Age between Burgundy allied to the English & Ile de France.
The cuisine is of the finest quality, relying on fresh local produce and regional specialties.
Highlights:
.Chateau de Fontainebleau, famous palace where the French kings used to hunt.
. The villages of Barbizon and Moret Sur Loire, where impressionists once lived and realized their paintings.
.Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses , the ancient "staircase" of 7 locks, which stands as a monument to the old canal.
. The world famous wine region of Sancerre with the opportunity to sample the local wine.
. The impressive Briare Aqueduct , built by Mr. Eiffel of Eiffel Tower, Paris fame.
. The pretty town of Gien on the banks of the River Loire with visit of the Chateau of Gien.
Carpaccio de
Thon sur Croûton au Parmesan Tuna Carpaccio on Toast and Parmesan
Délice
de Potiron Pumpkin Delicacy
Sushi au Crabe Crab Sushi
APPETIZERS
Soufflé au Comté
sur Roquette, Sauce Aigre douce Comte Cheese Souffle on Arugula, Sweet
& Sour Sauce
Lobe de Foie Gras Poêlé, sur lit de Pommes Flambées au Calvados, Confit d'Oignons et Fleur de Sel
Fresh Foie Gras Seared, on a bed of Apples Flambé with Calvados, Caramelized Onions &Rock Salt
Croustillant de Langoustines
sur Purée d'Aubergines et Salade de Mesclun Crispy Crayfish on Eggplant Purée
& Mesclun Salad
MAIN COURSE
Agneau de Lait
Rôti sur l'Os, au Beurre de Romarin et Petits
Farcis Provençaux, sauce au Pomerol Baby Lamb on the Bone, Rosemary
Butter and Stuffed Provencal Vegetables, Pomerol
Wine Sauce
Suprême
de Pintade poêlé a la Fleur de Thym,
Cèpes Rôtis et Petits Légumes
Glacés Guinea Fowl Braised with Thyme
Flowers, Roasted Cepes Mushrooms and Glazed Spring
Vegetables
Filet de Bar
Sauce au Beurre de Noisettes, Fenouil Braisé,
Tomates Confites au Basilic et Tapenade Sea Bass with Hazelnut Butter,
Braised Fennel, Caramelized Cherry Tomatoes with
Basil & Olive Paste
CHEESE PLATTER
Brie de Meaux, Munster d'Alsace, Saint Marcellin, Aged Fourme d'Ambert, Crottins de Chavignol
DESSERT
Tarte aux Pêches
façon Tatin, Crème Glacée
au Cointreau Peach Pie façon
Tatin, Cointreau Ice Cream
Poêlée
de Fruits d'Automne au Sabayon Seared Autumn Fruits with Sabayon
Crêpes
Suzette Accompagnées d'une Crème
Glacée Grand Marnier, Arrosées d'un
Coulis de Chocolat Tiède Crepes Suzette with Grand Marnier
Crème Glacee and Warm Chocolate Sauce
LA CARTE DES VINS
The barge selection includes a range of top scoring wines rated for their excellence by the Board of French winemakers, directly from producers all united by their passion for Authenticity & Quality
Gevrey Chambertin 1er cru « Petite Chapelle » 2002
Domaine Bouvier
Volnay 1er cru « Les Fremiers » 1999
Domaine Charles
Santenay 1er cru « Clos du Passetemps » 2000
Domaine Lavorelle
BORDEAUX Rouge
Pauillac Château La Becasse
1999 Domaine Fonteneau St Emilion Grand cru Couvent
des Jacobins 2000 Domaine de Ligneris St Estephe Château
La Rose Brana 1999 Domaine Christian Ollier
LOIRE Sauvignon Blanc
Pouilly Fume « La Demoiselle » 2001
Domaine Bourgeois
Sancerre « La Cote des Monts Damnes » 2001
Domaine Bourgeois
COTES DU RHONE Rouge
Chateauneuf Du Pape Domaine G V “Cuvee des Origines” 2001
Domaine Alain Jaume
Cote rotie 2000
