SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS
The 13-passenger deluxe La Belle Epoque in Northern Burgundy is the sister ship to L'Impressionniste in Southern Burgundy. It has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool, wood paneled saloon and dining room, together with other luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned. There are two spacious jr. suites and four staterooms, with twin beds or queen bed, plus a single cabin, all with marble en-suite bathrooms. The Captain leads a crew of six, comprising Master Chef, Tour guide, Housekeeper and two Cabin Stewards.
La Belle Epoque cruises on the Burgundy Canal between Veneray les Laumes and Tanlay. The cruise week includes a wine tasting in Saint Bris, and visits to the Abbey de Fontenay, hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, Renaissance Chateau d'Ancy le Franc and 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau de Tanlay.

We thought it was fantastic. It was more than hoped for. The barge was great. The crew was great. The food and wine were great. The other folks on the cruise were wonderful. The excursions were fun and informative. Biking along the canal was great. The staterooms were roomy. Meals and wines were top notch! We were treated to a wonderful assortment of gourmet dishes. We sampled every French dish I had hoped we would and then some. The wines were fantastic. I ate more cheese in that week than in the previous 2 years and enjoyed it all. Our chef, Sylvain, was exceptional. The wine hostess was very knowledgeable. The suites exceeded our expectations in every way. The cabin was roomier than our hotel room in Paris. The beds were comfortable. The barge and salon area were beautifully appointed. The dining area was cozy and beautifully set for each meal. We loved the deck area. We ate all of our breakfasts on deck.
-- R.C. NJ, USA
Absolutely super. Just wonderful. The crew was wonderful. Enjoyed gourmet cooking and kidding the chef. They took us on tours daily, and all were very, very good. Scenery was beautiful and had gorgeous weather. Cabins were very good.
-- M.G. WI, USA
High points: food, duck farm visit, St Eugenie. Excellent: food, excursions, service, route. I'll never be the same again. Chef was great!
-- D.R., VA, USA
We thoroughly enjoyed it. Very first class treatment by the staff, very well informed about the region, towns, history, wines, etc.; excellent cuisine; quite interesting cobargers, and quite good side trips.
-- P.J., MA, USA
Barge was well laid out and plenty of space. It made it easier that we had the whole barge for our party as we could really take over. Not having to lift a finger for a week was wonderful. The whole atmosphere was relaxing and enjoyable. The excursions had a good balance between history, current lifestyle, shopping and wine.
-- R.V., Australia
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*Note: Cruise directions and sample itineraries may be in reverse and are subject to change and may depend on bookings and local navigation conditions. Alternate excursions of equal appeal are substituted when needed. For charter cruises special itineraries can be arranged.
| LA BELLE EPOQUE 2012 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS | ||
|---|---|---|
| ACCOMMODATION | VALUE Apr 1 thru May 5 Jul 15 thru Aug 25 Oct 7 thru Nov 3 |
REGULAR May 6 thru Jul 14 Aug 26 thru Oct 6 |
| Stateroom (per person, double occupancy) |
$4,550 |
$5,190 |
| Junior Suite (per person, double occ) |
$4,690 |
$5,390 |
| Single Occupancy Supplement |
$1,750 |
$1,950 |
| Single in Single Cabin |
$4,890 |
$5,650 |
| Charter for 8 |
$44,400 |
$52,500 |
| Charter for 9 |
$45,900 |
$54,000 |
| Charter for 10 |
$47,400 |
$55,500 |
| Charter for 11 |
$48,700 |
$57,500 |
| Charter for 12 |
$50,000 |
$58,500 |
What's Not Included
- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Suggested 5-7% gratuity for the crew, to be paid in equivalent Euros to the captain
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