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The Hotel Barge Savoir Faire, (formerly 'Etoile de Champagne'), moored in Amsterdam.
Owners Chris and Fran Bennett -- gracious hosts for the outstanding holiday of a lifetime.
Fine wines accompany lunches and dinners, complementing the superb cuisine.
The Savoir Faire's Salon.
A wonderful start to the day: Breakfast aboard the Savoir Faire.
Set for the evening dinner.
The Savoir Faire's Classic Bar.
Savoir Faire's cabins can be configured with a queen bed or with two twin beds. Queen bed configuration is shown here.
Savoir Faire's cabins can be configured with a queen bed or with two twin beds. Twin bed configuration is shown here.
Bathroom in Savoir Faire's bow cabin.
Savoir Faire's other five cabins (other than the bow cabin) have two separate bathrooms within the cabin -- one with sink, commode and mirror, and the other with sink, shower and mirror.
Savoir Faire, moored in France.
Relaxing on deck after Savoir Faire's afternoon excursion.
Savoir Faire guests out for a champagne tasting in the fields of the Champagne region.
Savoir Faire's chef at work preparing luncheon.
Appetizers, Main Courses, Dessert Course, and Cheese Course aboard Savoir Faire.
Windmills dot the landscape when cruising through the countryside in Holland.
One of the week's many highlights is a visit to a small family-owned vineyard.
On LEFT: Off to an excursion to the chateau!
On RIGHT: Hot Air Balloon Ride -- a chance of a lifetime for a memorable view of the Burgundy or Champagne countryside during the cruise week aboard the Savoir Faire!
Dinner aboard Savoir Faire: one of the highlights of each day!
ABOVE and BELOW: Savoir Faire cruising in Burgundy between Paris and Auxerre
Savoir Faire cruising in Paris, approaching the Eiffel Tower.
A tranquil mooring for the evening, aboard the Savoir Faire.
ABOVE, and BELOW: From encounters with fields of flowers, to a picnic in a vineyard ... the cruise week aboard the Savoir Faire is the perfect setting for very special celebrations, and creating lifetime memories.
Above and below: Savoir Faire guests enjoy a visit to the magnificent chateau of Fontainebleau, with a fully trained Fontainebleau guide to privately escort guests around the chateau. A walk through Fontainebleau is a walk through the very history of France. Every royal family has added their architectural signature, resulting in an unrivalled display of opulence.
Excursion to Chateau Fontainebleau.
Scenes from Holland ...
Scenes from Tulip Cruises in Holland, including classic windmills, tulips in the fields, the tulip displays at Keukenhof, and Delft for pottery and china painting. Excursions also include visits to museums with the Dutch Masters, and cheesemaking at Gouda.
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