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Barges In France: Niagara and La Reine Pedauque
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Cruise in France on the Canal du Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy on the Deluxe Hotel-Barges NIAGARA and LA REINE PEDAUQUE

SEVEN DAYS / SIX NIGHTS

LA REINE PEDAUQUE

The 8-passenger La Reine Pédauque offers a world of comfort in a romantic style of past years. You will find four luxurious suites, all with their own private bathrooms. One cabin is completely wheelchair accessible. On the air-conditioned upper deck there is a cozy salon, an elegant dining room and the ship's bar. On the panoramic sun deck you can relax in a lounge chair and watch the landscape passing by with a glass of Champagne in hand.

The day begins with a hearty French breakfast, then a traditional Burgundy lunch menu, accompanied with selected wines. In the afternoon coffee, tea, and pastries are served in the salon. The barge cruises into the late afternoon, taking you through the heart Burgundy's countryside and picturesque villages, famous for their cultural history and art. There are mountain bikes for biking along the canal towpath if you like. At the end of each day's cruise, your guide will escort you in the air-conditioned bus on sightseeing tours to discover the region. Learn the "savoir vivre" of Burgundy, with its famous wines, Roman art, feudal castles and abbeys. When you return to your barge, there is plenty of time for cocktails before your evening's candlelit dinner. This is also a wonderful opportunity to become a connoisseur of French specialties and the grand Burgundy wines. The evening may close with drinks by the bar with fellow passengers and new friends.

MS NIAGARA

The 6-passenger "MS Niagara" offers a travel adventure back in time and an insight into France as it should be seen. With her flexible program the barge cruise easily adapts to everyone's dreams and desires.

The air-conditioned main deck with its comfortable wheelhouse offers you an ideal opportunity to assist the Captain with steering. There are three sumptuous suites with private bathrooms - two on the lower level and one on the upper level. On the upper level, there is a spacious sun deck with heated swimming pool and whirlpool. Just relax and enjoy the comfort of this casual cruise. Mountain bikes are always onboard and ready to go, for casual rides along the towpath or into the countryside.

The day begins with a beautiful hearty breakfast in the wheelhouse salon, and then a generous French buffet brunch. While "MS Niagara" cruises you will become a connoisseur of France's finest food, cheeses and the famous Burgundy wines. Each day the MS Niagara navigates through numerous canal locks. The barge cruises through picturesque villages and the beautiful Burgundy landscape, rich in history and culture. Your travel guide will escort you in the air-conditioned bus on sightseeing tours to discover the country and people of France. Learn the "savoir vivre" of Burgundy, with its famous wines, Roman art, feudal castles and abbeys. When returning to your barge, happy and content from the day's events, there is plenty of time for cocktails before the evening's candlelight dinner. Beside delicious dishes and notable wines you are also introduced to new cheeses each day. A wonderful opportunity to become not only a connoisseur of French specialities and grand Burgundy wines, but also adept in French cheese art. The delightful evening can then close with drinks by the bar together with fellow passengers and new friends.


Features

Niagara Reine Pedauque
  • Size of barge: 100 ft by 16 ft
  • Number of Passengers: 6
  • Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 3
  • Crew: 2-3
  • Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
  • Salon: Salon with dining table in wheelhouse
  • Bar: Open bar
  • Deck: Sundeck with lounge chairs, sundeck, swimming pool
  • Spa Tub: Swimming pool
  • Cabin Features: Main deck: Royal Suite (stern) 172 sq ft with king bed. Lower deck: Royal Suite (bow) 129 sq ft with king bed and outside entrance, Imperial Suite 344 sq ft with twins or king. Cabins include ensuite bathroom with shower (Imperial Suite has bathtub).
  • Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Air conditioned bus
  • Accessibility: Wheelhouse and Imperial Suite are wheelchair accessible. Elevator for wheelchairs. Steps to lower deck
  • Bicycles: 6 on board
  • 3-night cruises: Available on request
  • Size of barge: 126 ft by 16 ft
  • Number of Passengers: 8
  • Number of Cabins (all with private bath): 4
  • Crew: 4-5
  • Air Conditioning and Central Heating: Yes
  • Salon: Salon with comfortable sofas, separate dining room, separate bar at bow and picture windows
  • Bar: Open bar
  • Deck: Sundeck with deck chairs
  • Spa Tub: No
  • Cabin Features: 2 Royal Suites 258 sq ft each, Imperial Suite 322 sq ft, Commodore Suite 188 sq ft, all with twin beds or king and ensuite bathroom with shower.
  • Vehicle for Transfers/Excursions: Air-conditioned minibus.
  • Accessibility: Upper deck and one Royal Suite are wheelchair accessible. Large gangplank. Wheelchair lift and steps to cabins on lower deck. Minibus has a ramp and is suitable to secure passenger in their own wheelchair.
  • Bicycles: 8 on board
  • 3-night cruises: Available on request

Niagara's and Reine Pedauque's Deck Plan
Niagara's and Reine Pedauque's Deck Plan


SAMPLE ITINERARY*
Burgundy: Canal de Bourgogne Vandenesse to Dijon

Friday - Vandenesse
At the designated meeting point in Dijon at 5pm, an air-conditioned bus will transfer you to the barge. You are welcomed on board with a "Kir Royal" by the crew. An unforgettable cruise is about to begin in Burgundy. Your first exceptional candle light dinner will mark your introduction to regional specialties and wines with great names. The bar and sun deck provide a warm atmosphere to share drinks with fellow passengers. Naturally, all drinks served on board are "all inclusive" and available around the clock. Dinner aboard.

Saturday - Vandenesse to Pont d'Ouche
The Captain has a hard day's work ahead; with many locks between Vandenesse and the destination of Pont d'Ouche the navigation is very interesting. A wonderful occasion for you to enjoy the countryside as the barge glides along the canal. While you have a hearty breakfast, the barge leaves the port of Vandenesse and begins to pass through the first locks (there is a total of 45 locks during the weeks cruise). Arriving in the village of Crugey at midday, the chef will enchant you with a typical Burgundy menu. After the lunch time break the barge continues the voyage to the tempo of the canal locks to Pont d'Ouche. When your hotel barge is moored, you will be invited to visit Chateauneuf en Auxois which you passed by today. Walk into this medieval village with its cafes, antique and curiosity shops along the picturesque streets. There is also a fantastic view over the Auxois plains, with lakes and the distant Morvan hills. Dinner aboard.

Sunday - Pont d'Ouche to Gissey sur Ouche
Today the barge cruise will take you into the magnificent Valley of the Ouche, a journey back in time passing through a unique landscape as the canal twists through the narrow valley. You will have many occasions to be sportive with walking and cycling along the tow-path. The barge will pass through the villages of La Buissière sur Ouche and Saint Victor to Gissey sur Ouche. There the barge is moored in a hidden romantic spot, beside the river Ouche and a Gallo Roman bridge, one of the most photographed and painted views. Today the passengers will be taken to a wine degustation in the wine cellar at Château la Chassagne. Dinner aboard.

Monday - Beaune

Today you will make an excursion to the capital of Burgundy wines, the town of Beaune. You'll be in some of the finest vine yards of France, such as Aloxe Corton, wine tasting some of the greatest Crus, with expert advice from wine Connoisseurs. Lunch is offered in a traditional restaurant, with the vines in the background and dishes to delight your palette. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune built in 1443 and stroll along cobbled streets with boutiques of all kinds. The return to the barge takes you through the "Hautes Côtes" vine yards and past the source of the river Ouche. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday - Gissey sur Ouche to Fleurey sur Ouche
As the valley slowly unfolds, the barge passes through the charming villages of Saint Marie sur Ouche and Pont de Pany, with Chateau la Chassagne on the hill side. The barge heads on to the village of Fleurey sur Ouche. There are many opportunities to use the mountain bikes and explore the surroundings or take a short walk to a nearby café. Once moored in Fleurey sur Ouche there are possibilities to discover more about the region, from Gallo-Roman ruins to feudal castles with dramatic histories. Today the passengers tell the guide where they would like to go: For example la Route des Grand Crus, Clos Vougeot or Nuit Saint Georges. On returning to the barge, your dinner will delight you with carefully prepared dishes and selected wines. Like every other day, typically French so "Bon Appetit."

Wednesday - Fleurey sur Ouche to Dijon
On today's journey the barge will follow the route via Plombières les Dijon. La Reine Pedauque passes beside the "Lac Kir", built for Canon Kir, once mayor of Dijon, after whom the famous aperitif was named. The barge finally arrives in the splendid port of Dijon, near the heart of the city. The ancient palace to the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, Notre Dame, Rue de la Chouette are just some of the splendours of Dijon, the city of a hundred bells. As Dijon is the world's capital of mustard, an assortment of local mustards is offered to you as souvenir. For tonight's cocktails on board you can learn the art of "Sabrage," where you can slash open a Champagne bottle with a sword, like the Dukes of Burgundy did hundreds of years ago. Then everybody will be in the right mood for the grand farewell dinner and the remittance of your "Lock Diploma."

Thursday - Dijon
After a copious breakfast, passengers will generally disembark at about 10:30 am and transfer to Dijon centre, station or airport.  

Note: Itinerary is subject to change.  This cruise is in the reverse direction on alternate weeks.




Niagara and La Reine Pedauque
2010 Season Cruise Schedule*
Week Route Season
Apr 23 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Apr 30 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
May 7 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
May 14 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
May 21 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
May 28 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Jun 4 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Jun 11 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Jun 18 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Jun 25 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Jul 2 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Jul 9 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Jul 16 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Jul 23 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Cruise Schedule* ... continued
Week Route Season
Jul 30 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Aug 6 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Aug 13 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Aug 20 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Aug 27 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Sep 3 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Sep 10 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Sep 17 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Sep 24 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Oct 1 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Oct 8 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Oct 15 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main
Oct 22 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Main
Oct 29 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Main

La Reine Pedauque
2011 Season Cruise Schedule*
Week Route Season
Apr 8 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Apr 15 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Apr 22 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Apr 29 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
May 6 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
May 13 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
May 20 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
May 27 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jun 3 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jun 10 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jun 17 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jun 24 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jul 1 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jul 8 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jul 15 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Cruise Schedule* ... continued
Week Route Season
Jul 22 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Jul 29 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Aug 5 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Aug 12 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Aug 19 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Aug 26 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Sep 2 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Sep 9 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Sep 16 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Sep 23 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Sep 30 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Oct 7 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Oct 14 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Oct 21 Dijon-Vandenesse en Auxois Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Oct 28 Vandenesse en Auxois-Dijon Regular**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010


*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.


NIAGARA
2010 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION MAIN
Apr 9 thru Nov 4
THREE NIGHT CRUISE
Apr 9 thru Nov 4
Charter for 4
$28,875
NA
Charter for 5
$31,080
NA
Charter for 6
$33,285
NA
Charter for 14, Tandem Cruise With La Reine Pedauque
$68,880
NA
Three Night Charter for up to 4
NA
$14,700
Three Night Charter for 5
NA
$15,645
Three Night Charter for 6
NA
$16,380


LA REINE PEDAUQUE
2010 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION MAIN
Apr 9 thru Nov 4
THREE NIGHT CRUISE
Apr 9 thru Nov 4
Commodore Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,300
NA
Royale Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,600
NA
Imperial Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,900
NA
Suite Single Supplement
$2,200
NA
Charter for 6
$33,285
NA
Charter for 7
$34,440
NA
Charter for 8
$35,595
NA
Charter for 14, Tandem Cruise With The Niagara
$68,880
NA
Three Nights, Commodore Suite (per person, double occ)
NA
$2,250
Three Nights, Royale Suite (per person, double occ)
NA
$2,400
Three Nights, Imperial Suite (per person, double occ)
NA
$2,550
Three Night Single Supplement
NA
$1,100
Three Night Charter for 6
NA
$16,380
Three Night Charter for 7
NA
$17,325
Three Night Charter for 8
NA
$17,850


LA REINE PEDAUQUE
2011 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION REGULAR**PRICES GOOD TIL OCT 31, 2010
Apr 8 thru Nov 3
Commodore Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,300
Royale Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,600
Imperial Suite (per person, double occ)
$4,900
Suite Single Supplement
$2,200
Charter for 6
$33,285
Charter for 7
$34,440
Charter for 8
$35,595
Tandem for 14
$68,880
Three Nights, Commodore Suite (per person, double occ)
$2,250
Three Nights, Royale Suite (per person, double occ)
$2,400
Three Nights, Imperial Suite (per person, double occ)
$2,550
Three Night Single Supplement
$1,100
Three Night Charter for 6
$16,380
Three Night Charter for 7
$17,325
Three Night Charter for 8
$17,850


Niagara Reine Pedauque
What's Included

- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge, all suites with private bath
- Transfers from Dijon to the barge and return
- All meals beginning with dinner on Friday through breakfast on Thursday for 6-night cruises
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- Open bar
- All escorted side-excursions (hot air ballooning, golf, etc. at additional cost)
- Use of bicycles
- Shorter cruises offer accommodation and meals for 4 days and 3 nights, beginning with dinner on the first day of the cruise, though breakfast on the last day.

What's Not Included

- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Transfers from Paris to Dijon and return
- Suggested 5% gratuity for the crew, to be given to the captain in equivalent Euros

What's Included

- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge, all suites with private bath
- Transfers from Dijon to the barge and return
- All meals beginning with dinner on Friday through breakfast on Thursday for 6-night cruises
- All wines with lunches and dinners
- Open bar
- All escorted side-excursions (hot air ballooning, golf, etc. at additional cost)
- Use of bicycles
- Shorter cruises offer accommodation and meals for 4 days and 3 nights, beginning with dinner on the first day of the cruise, though breakfast on the last day.

What's Not Included

- Overseas air transportation to Paris and return
- Transfers from Paris to Dijon and return
- Suggested 5% gratuity for the crew, to be given to the captain in equivalent Euros



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