The 13-passenger La Belle Epoque in Burgundy has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool, chartroom, wood paneled saloon and dining room, together with other luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned.
The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds, with marble en-suite facilities as does the single cabin:
Nuits St. George stern suite is 165 sq ft with double bed or twin beds.
Meursault bow suite is 137 sq. ft. with double bed.
Santenay and Vougeot junior suites are 124 sq. ft. with twin beds or double.
Chablis and Sancerre junior suites are 110 sq. ft. with twin beds.
Chart Room has been changed to single cabin Irancy with bathroom.
Salon & Dining Room:
The beautiful wood accented salon will cater to your every need with built in sofas, large dining table, open bar, and picture windows.
On Deck:
La Belle Epoque's two large sundecks are filled with all of the amenities you will need to enjoy the European sunshine including sunken spa-pool, reclining chairs, parasols, and a dining table.
Off Boat:
12 touring bicycles are available on board and La Belle Epoque 2 Air-Conditioned minibuses and resident tour guide will accompany your cruise.
La Belle Epoque is cruising the very scenic and tranquil Lower Nivernais Canal and River Yonne in Burgundy.
Your floating hotel cruises gently along, while you relax, enjoy the fine wines and excellent cuisine, the company of fellow passengers - new friends, family, or old acquaintances. Take a guided tour around the many castles, markets, battlefields and ancient monuments, or go off exploring on your own.
On this cruise, one gastronomic dinner will be taken ashore.
Highlights:
Explore enchanting Auxerre.
Wine tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 12th Century cellar.
Visit St. Bris with its underground passages.
Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy.
La Belle Epoque is owned and operated by the U.K based "European Waterways" cruise company, known to provide crew that have always taken pride in their work, attention to detail, creativity and service, key words which are the cornerstones of the company's group of vessels. Crew members are selected from within the hotel barge industry and from outside. The majority are either English or French.
The Captain leads a crew of six, comprising Master Chef, Tour guide, House keeper and two Stewardesses.
Your Cruise Includes:
7 days and 6 nights on the barge, all cabins with private bath, transfers from Paris to the barge and return, all meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday, all wines with lunches and dinners, open bar, all escorted side-excursions and use of bicycles.
