Cruise in France on the Burgundy Canal in Southern Burgundy aboard the First Class Hotel-Barge LITOTE

SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS

The 20-passenger Litote follows a popular itinerary along the Burgundy Canal, one of the most beloved in France, with an incredible abundance of interesting shore excursions by coach, on foot, by balloon or by bicycle. This incomparable region is world-renowned for its exquisite cuisine and fine wine. This charming boat, with foredeck and sheltered central deck, has 10 comfortable cabins with twin and double beds, including four on the upper deck with large windows. The cruise route affords plenty of opportunity for walking or biking along the canal.

Features

• Size of barge: 128 ft by 17 ft
  
• Number of Passengers: 20
• Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 10
• Crew: 7
• Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
  
• Salon: Salon with comfortable sofas and dining room with seating for 20, both with large picture windows.
  
• Bar: Cash bar - wines included with lunch and dinner
  
• Deck: Two sundecks with chairs and umbrellas for shade. The central sundeck is protected from the wind.
• Spa Tub: No
• Cabin Features: Ten cabins, approximately 100 sq. ft. each. Lower deck with four twins and two double cabins, upper deck with two twin cabins and two double cabins.
  
• Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Private motor coach
  
• Accessibility: Steps to salon/cabins.
  
• Bicycles: Yes
  

Litote's Deck Plan

Passenger Comments:

We had high expectations and the trip exceeded them. The crew was absolutely outstanding, efficient, very friendly and responsive to all of our requests. They were responsible for much of our enjoyment of the barge experience. For example, when the weather turned warm they went out and purchased a wading pool for the youngsters to use on deck. This was done entirely without imput from us. The excursions were excellent----far better than we experienced on a prior 'luxury " barge trip. as another example of the crew's responsiveness---we requested a cheese factory tour which they arranged and added to the published itinerary. The highpoints of the cruise the crew's friendliness and very obvious desire to provide us with the best possible experience. Those and the opportunity to celebrate our 50th with our family in a totally stress free and relaxed environment.
-- J.W., FL, USA

We had a superb Holiday.The service was wonderful. Nothing was too much trouble for all the crew. The food was wonderful and all the wine too. The fact that the crew were one big happy bunch that obviously got on well with one another, made for a most enjoyable trip.
-- J.J., England

La Litote, the crew, the cruise, the Burgundy Canal, THE FOOD, and just everything were absolutely first rate. It was one of our best vacations ever. This was one of those trips in which all expectations were met and exceeded. The entire week was the high point.
-- G.S., AZ, USA

I had high expectations, but the whole experience exceeded my expectations. Right from the moment we arrived at the Litote with the greetings and introductions, we were pampered for 6 days. The service was excellent and the attitude was customer first. The meals were outstanding as were the wines. We liked the flexibility during the days with the excursions, biking, walking, or just resting onboard. The excursions were very interesting and Patrice was excellent. We especially enjoyed the special visit to the winery owned by the family of our manager.
-- B.L., WA

It was a great trip. Cabins, service, food, excursions, route: excellent. High point: beautiful Burgundy countryside that surrounded us. SPT: I was most impressed with your attention and your organization of the whole thing.
-- D.B., CA

The barge week was outstanding! It will rank as one of, if not the best vacation we've ever had. The scenery, the food and best of all the crew made the trip so special.
-- N.F.

Far exceeded anything we could have imagined. The presentations of the wines and cheeses was wonderful. The food was extraordinary. I just wish we could adequately put in words how much we enjoyed the Litote. I was hesitant about the barge experience and went because my husband has wanted to do this for years. I cannot say enough about the great time I had. I loved walking along next to the barge and the bike riding was fun.
-- C.F., CO

*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.

What's Included
- 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 Saturday through breakfast on Friday
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- All escorted side-excursions (hot air balloon flights, etc at extra cost)
- Use of bicycles

What's Not Included
- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Transfers from Paris to the barge and return ($200 per person extra for round trip first class train tickets)
- Bar drinks: beer & wine 3 Euros, mixed drinks & champagne 5 Euros, cognac & Armagnac 6 Euros, soft drinks 2 Euros (payable on board in euros). For charters only, an optional bar package can be purchased in advance for all passengers at $150 per person.
- Suggested gratuity for the crew (barge suggests 100 Euros per passenger, to be given to the captain)

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