Prospérité has developed into one of the top barges in France, under strategic leadership of Captain Spencer Hayes. Debuting in 2003, Prosperité was created by a hands-on American hotelier and represents a successful new approach, which combines the best features of relaxed, contemporary lifestyle with every luxury in traditional, ultra-deluxe barging. Original ideas such as the demonstration kitchen where guests may watch and interact informally with the chef at work and the “open refrigerator” with drinks, snacks and desserts available twenty four hours a day, reflect modern living and entertaining in which everyone congregates in the kitchen.
Salon:Large salon with
Italian leather furniture. Separate dining room with
demonstration kitchen, all with picture windows.
Deck:
Sundeck
with hot tub, dining table, umbrellas and chairs. Covered
wheelhouse with banquette seating for 8.
Accommodations: for
up to 8 persons with oversized twin or king size beds.
Bathtub and separate shower with heated towel racks.
Kitchen:
Demonstration kitchen designed so guests may observe
and interact with the chef during culinary preparation.
The
128-foot long Prospérité
serves as your floating home during
your cruise. Expressly designed and constructed
to meet the expectations of upscale travelers,
it features a level of accommodations unmatched
on France 's inland waters with some of the
largest rooms and highest level of amenities
you will find on any of the barges in France.
A Prospérité
barge cruise offers some of the largest
rooms and highest level of amenities you will
find on any of the barges in France. The four
luxurious staterooms provide 270 square-feet of
space, stereo systems, an electronically adjustable
oversized twin or king bed and private bath with
tub, separate shower, and heated towel racks.
Salon & Dining Room:
The salon decor encompasses Italian leather couches with French accent pieces and other beautiful touches plus a separate dining room. The salon is very bright and spacious with beautiful panoramic windows, which give you a good view of the outside countryside whilst cruising.
The dining room has a dining table seating 8, decorated with elegant and contemporary style, and it is the perfect place to enjoy the gourmet dinners prepared for guests by Chef.
The separate dining room also boasts a fully equipped demonstration kitchen, where the Chef gives planned and impromptu demonstrations in French and Continental cuisine during the cruise.
On Deck:
A spacious sun deck with hot tub is a glorious way to experience the passing scenery on the beautiful Burgundy waterways.
With deck chairs and tables, sun-umbrellas providing shade, and open bar available around the clock, guests can spend much time here, to relax or even have a party together .
Guests are welcome to join the Captain to observe cruising techniques and procedures going through the locks.
Off Boat:
Bikes
are always onboard and ready to go, for casual
rides along the towpath or into the countryside.
A 9 seater air conditioned minivan is avalable
for transfers and during shore excursions.
The
luxurious eight-passenger barge Prospérité
takes her guests on a magical adventure, cruising
the Canal de Bourgogne through countrysides of
great beauty and into the heart of unspoiled medieval
villages and charming vibrant towns.
Burgundy - the very name conjures up visions of grapes ripening under the warm August sun and luscious red wine. Even in a nation known for its devotion to fine cuisine, Burgundy stands apart for its outstanding food and drink. While best-known for its outstanding eponymous red wine, the province is also home to a number of other fine wine appellations -- Chablis, Cote-de-Nuits, Hautes Côtes, to name just a few -- as well as more than 32 fine restaurants bearing Michelin stars, including four 3-star establishments. Some 150 vineyards, cellars and wine traders in the region are open for sampling their delicious wares.
Highlights:
Visit the 16th century chateau at Ancy-le-Franc, one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Burgundy.
Excursion to Chablis, whose vineyards date back to Roman times.
Visiting Medieval port city of Auxerre.
Tour the Forges de Buffon, home and garden of Georges-Louis de Buffon, an 18th century naturalist, mathematician, and biologist.
Cruise to Pouillenay is followed by a visit to the 12th century Abbaye de Fontenay, founded by Saint Bernard.
Prospérité
has a great crew of 5, who love to go the extra
mile to accommodate their guests with every
need.
As one of the guests reported: “ I will never forget this wonderful trip… this wonderful crew, who took care of me as Queens of England …From the first time they greeted us as we boarded the barge, I could tell that they were much more friendly than I would expect.”
Cedric is an enthusiastic, good-natured kind of guy that would have been elected “Best All-Around” in high school. He is the perfect blend of good looks, friendliness and fun.
He always has a smile on his face and always a tremendous help to the all the group.
Natalie is more reserved, but incredibly creative, talented and devoted to the guests. She is very hardworking and gifted with making the barge beautiful.
Emma is a very
enthusiastic and energetic person with great
sense of humor and lots of fun. Emma is always
ready to help or share a story or a joke.
Jane is a wonderful,
divine Chef, who loves to prepare unique and
exclusive meals and create unforgettable dining
experiences.
And of
course the Captain, Spencer Hayes, is not only
a wonderful captain but a great tour guide too,
with a lot of experience and patience.
