Cruise in France on the Canals and Rivers of Southern Burgundy aboard the Ultra-Deluxe Hotel-Barge FLEUR DE LYS

SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS

The 6-passenger Fleur de Lys is one of the most impeccably appointed barges in the world, with a gracious elegance and amenities that epitomize the concept of ultimate luxury. Similar in size to a large hotel barge carrying up to 22 passengers, the Fleur de Lys is completely air-conditioned and accommodates six guests in 2500 square feet of living space.

Her three staterooms (240-320 sq ft) each feature a canopied king bed or two twin beds, dressing area and full ensuite bathrooms with twin basins; two have a bathtub/shower and are on the lower deck and one has a shower and is on the main deck, perfect for those with difficulty with stairs. The stately salon with its grand piano and large picture windows is rich in texture and comfort and the separate dining room has been tastefully decorated to host the most elegant five course candlelight dinners. The Fleur de Lys has a heated plunge pool on its main deck.

The Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy Canal bordering France’s famous Côte d’Or – composed of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune – where the legendary wines that are permitted to bear the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus labels can be discovered. You’ll recognize names like Meursault, Montrachet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Pommard and Santenay and sample wines that are rarely available outside the borders of France. She also cruises the River Saône and the Canal du Centre (built 1783-1791 to link the Loire and Saône rivers) visiting towns and villages enroute such as Beaune, Dijon, St Jean de Losne, and Chalon-sur-Saône.

Features

• Size of barge: 129 ft by 16.6 ft
  
• Number of Passengers: 6
• Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 3
• Crew: 6
• Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
• Salon: Elegant salon with comfortable sofas and chairs, grand piano, library, writing desk, separate dining room, picture windows, BOSE ipod docking stations
• Bar: Open bar
• Deck: Sundeck with canopy for shade, table and chairs and swimming pool
• Spa Tub: heated plunge pool 12.8 by 14.8 ft
• Cabin Features: Upper deck suite 320 sq ft including dressing room 103 sq ft and bathroom 64 sq ft with large shower; lower deck: suite #2 239 sq ft including dressing room 47 sq ft, bathroom 59 sq ft with bathtub, suite #3 258 sq ft, including dressing room 70 sq ft, bathroom 66 sq ft. with bathtub. All bathrooms with double sinks. Suites have twin beds or king canopy bed.
• Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Air-conditioned 8 seater mini bus
• Accessibility: One cabin on upper deck, two on lower deck
• Bicycles: Yes

Fleur de Lys's Deck Plan

Passenger Comments:

Superb, excellent, magnific, do not begin to describe the experience from top to bottom, stern to stern. One does not attempt to improve on perfection, therefore, our only suggestion can be - "don't change anything"
-- Pam & Duke V.

It has been several years since I cruised on the FDL. I have never seen her look so beautiful, maintained with pride and TLC. The crew are top drawer, very professional, lots of humour and not too bad at petanque!
-- Bob & Jodi M.

Excellent vacation, friendly, attentive and knowledgeable crew, really enjoyed! The crew were simply fantastic, nothing too much trouble for them.
-- name withheld.

*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.

- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge in a cabin with private bath
- Transfers from Dijon to the barge and return
- All meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- All escorted side-excursions (hot air balloon flights, golf, etc at extra cost)
- Use of bicycles

What's Not Included

- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Train transfers from Paris to Dijon and return (available at extra cost)
- Suggested minimum 5% gratuity for the crew, to be paid to the captain in equivalent Euros

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