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Rick Steves YouTube video aboard Papillon in Burgundy


Rick Steves visits the luxury hotel barge Papillon
Click the "PLAY" button in the center of the video to start viewing Rick Steves commentary on his barge cruise aboard Papillon


The Hotel Barge, Le Papillon, is one of the most romantic ways to travel along the canal and through the Burgundy countryside, and Alsace, on request.
The Hotel Barge, Le Papillon, is one of the most romantic ways to travel along the canal and through the Burgundy countryside.

Papillon's salon
Papillon's Salon

Exquisite dining aboard Papillon
Exquisite dining aboard Papillon

The double-bedded cabin ...
The double-bedded cabin ...

One of the two twin-bedded cabins ...
One of the two twin-bedded cabins ...

The other twin-bedded cabin aboard Papillon
The other twin-bedded cabin aboard Papillon.

Cabin: sink detail.
Cabins aboard Papillon: sink detail (above), and tiled showers (below).
Papillon: Gorgeous tiled showers.

Stunning tiled bath and shower aboard the Papillon ...
Stunning tiled baths aboard Papillon ...

Cruising Aboard Papillon: Exiting a lock in Burgundy
Cruising Aboard Papillon: (Above and Below) Exiting a lock in Burgundy.
Cruising Aboard Papillon: Exiting a lock in Burgundy

A friendly try at Boules on the canal towpath while Papillon is moored
A friendly try at Boules on the canal towpath while Papillon is moored

Cruises in France: Tranquil cruising through the French countryside in Burgundy aboard the deluxe hotel barge Papillon
Tranquil cruising through the French countryside in Burgundy aboard the deluxe hotel barge Papillon

Cruises in France: Cruising amid Burgundy's historical treasures aboard Papillon
Cruising amid Burgundy's historical treasures aboard Papillon

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Last Update: October 3, 2009