Sunday
We meet at an Amsterdam hotel in the city centre at 2pm (Schipol Airport pickup can also be arranged) and transfer to the barge moored in the center of Haarlem for a champagne welcome. We will relax for the afternoon with a cruise to Zaandam, where we will moor for the night and you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board.

Monday
After breakfast we will take a short drive to the Zaanse Schans to visit a working windmill, a clog maker, and a cheese maker. In the afternoon we will cruise to Amsterdam, through the heart of the city where the small canals and architecture will take you back to a previous century and then along the Amstel River to Ouderkerk. Dinner on board.

Tuesday
An early rise and drive to the colorful flower auction in Aalsmeer. Upon return we will set off for a cruise on the canals to the cheese Mecca of Gouda. After lunch, we will take a drive out to a local cheese farm. Besides cheese, you will find beautiful buildings, excellent shopping, and the most magnificent stained glass windows in Holland. Dinner on board.

Wednesday
A morning cruise to Rotterdam through the center of this busy port and then onto Delft. Visit the Delft Pottery works, where beautiful hand-painted ceramics are still made. Spend the rest of the afternoon strolling around this beautiful historic town. Dinner on board.

Thursday
A morning cruise through the canals past Leiden, across the Brasemmer Lakes to Oude Wetering. Spend the afternoon at the famous Keukenhof Gardens with the largest display of flowers in the world. Here you will see hundreds of varieties of tulips, hyacinths, and other beautiful bulbs. Dinner on board.

Friday
Morning cruise to Haarlem, a picturesque town and the home of the famous Dutch painter Frans Hals where we will tour its museum. Farewell celebration on board and your last elegant gourmet dinner.

Saturday
This will be your last breakfast on board. Passengers disembark at 9:30am and are driven to either the Schipol Airport or their hotel in Amsterdam.

Note: This is a sample itinerary. Itineraries are flexible and subject to change.

From the canals and cobbled streets of Haarlem, through the Dutch countryside, past windmills and fields of tulips, then on to Ghent in Belgium ... this is the most leisurely and pampered way to visit Holland, Belgium, and France ever invented! A very special tour!  There are ample opportunities for bicycling and walking throughout the cruise. Your tour guide is on hand to advise you of the best possible choices.
 
Sunday - Haarlem to Zaandam
Guests are met at their hotel in Amsterdam at 1:30pm and driven to the Savoir Faire. We'll get your suitcases to your cabins and then take you on a brief tour through the centre of Haarlem and show you some of its famous sights. Afterwards join the ship for a Champagne reception followed by a late afternoon cruise to the port of Zaandam, wher we shall moor overnight.
 
Monday - Zaandam to Uithorn
This morning we have arranged a visit to the windmills of Zaans Schans, followed by a cruise along the North Sea Canal leading to our entry into Amsterdam where we will cruise right through the centre of this beautiful city and onto the Amstel to our overnight mooring at Uithoorn. Afternoon visit to the Keukenhof Gardens, the largest display of flowers in the world. Here you will see hundreds of varieties of tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs.
 
Tuesday - Uithoorn to Gouda
This morning, after breakfast, we visit the famous Keukenhof Gardens, the largest display of flowers in the world. Here you will see hundreds of varieties of tulips, hyacinths, and other bulbs. Returning to the ship for lunch, we then cruise to Gouda where we will take a walking tour of this beautiful Medieval town with its famous stained glass windows and Disneyesque square.
 
Wednesday - Gouda to Willemstad
Your cruise from Gouda takes you onto the tidal river Ijssel and across the wide open waters of Holland Diep, part of the Dutch estuaries, to the charming old fortress town of Willemstad. We shall moor here overnight. This town is preserved in its original state, with windmill dykes, an old church, and a 15th century arsenal. Great pubs along the waterfront as well as charming pathways around the old fortifications.
 
Thursday - Willemstad to Antwerp
Today we will leave Holland and cross the border into Belgium and travel to Antwerp. Antwerp is the city of Rubens, where we can take a tour of Rubens' house, then a walk in the old quarter of this beautiful Flemish city.
 
Friday - Antwerp to Ghent
Once through the exit lock at Antwerp, we catch the flood tide up the winding 'Sea Schelde'. This mighty river rises over 20 feet during high tide, providing an ever changing landscape which is seen best from the decks of the Savoir Faire. Later on your tour guide will meet you and drive you to the city of Ghent, with its magnificent cathedral and collections of fine art.
 
Saturday - Moored in Ghent
After a hearty breakfast our chauffeurs will take you to Bruges where you will be free for the day to roam the cobbled streets of this facinating town, known as the 'Venice of the North'. Here you will have the opportunity to explore the many museums, buy some of the handmade lace, take a boat trip on one of the small canals that flow through the centre of Bruges - or simply relax on a cafe terrace watching the world pass by. Our chauffeurs will take you back to the Savoir Faire late afternoon.  Please note that lunch is at your own expense. Dinner aboard as usual.
 
Sunday - Ghent to Tournai
A relaxed morning heralds in the start of the second leg of our journey from Ghent to Paris. We begin our cruise along the river Schelde to the French/Belgian frontier. This afternoon we will explore the centre of Tournai, with its fascinating main square and cobbled streets.
 
Monday - Tournai to Arleux
After passing the frontier, the Savoir Faire continues along the Schelde, through the town of Valenciennes to the junction of Canal du Nord at the little French village of Arleux. The chauffeurs will take you to Cambrai along the way.
 
Tuesday - Arleux to Peronne
The Savoir Faire begins her climb over the Vermandois Hills of Picardie through the many locks and several tunnels of the Canal du Nord. The scenery is splendid - rural France at her best, and a good tow path allows guests to walk between locks. After lunch, the cars take an excursion to Amiens to visit what must be one of the greatest of all the Gothic cathedrals with its powerful, towering columns.
 
Wednesday - Peronne to Compiegne
Your cruise continues along the Canal du Nord as it drops down into the valley of the river Somme; a short trip on the Somme before climbing over another watershed and down to the valley of the river Oise to moor in the riverside town of Compiegne. There are many places to visit, including the train where the World War I Armistice was signed, as well as the Royal Palace.
 
Thursday - Compiegne to Pontoise
As the Savoir Faire continues down the meandering Oise River, guests are taken to Giverny to visit the home and gardens of the Impressionist, Claude Monet. The gardens should be at their best at this time of the year, and we can visit the waterlily pond and the Japanese bridge that inspired so many of Monet's paintings.
 
Friday - Pontoise to Paris
We cruise to Bougival in the morning. You can visit Malmaison, the home of Napoleon, with its many rooms lavishly furnished by Josephine. Guests rejoin the Savoir Faire for the journey into Paris. After dinner your Captain will take you for your final cruise through the centre of Paris, past the famous landmarks of the Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Notre Dame, an evening cruise into Paris. Our final destination is the Port d'Arsenal, a stones throw from the Place de la Bastille.
 
Saturday - Disembarkation
After breakfast guests are driven either to their Paris hotel or to the airport.
 
Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.

"Champagne and Brie Cruise"
A glorious week of cheese and wine tasting while cruising on the Marne, one of the most beautiful rivers in France.

Sunday
You are transferred by air-conditioned minivan from your Paris hotel or airport at 2pm and driven directly to the Savoir Faire, moored in Cumieres, 2km from the heart of Epernay. After an introduction to your ship, you are given time to settle in to your cabin before joining your captain and crew for our welcoming champagne reception. There will be time to stroll through the village before coming back on board where your master chef will delight you with the first of many delicious meals.

Monday
This morning, after breakfast, we visit Reims and its magnificent cathedral. We then join the Savoir Faire for lunch and a short cruise to the delightful little town of Damery, with its 13th century church, which was part of a former Benedictine priory. Later this afternoon we visit the Abbey of Hautvilliers where the monk Dom Perignon first made champagne. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday
You are now entering the true Champagne region. Your hosts have arranged a pre-lunch visit to the world famous cellars of Moet and Chandon for a tour and tasting. We then continue to cruise to Chateau Thierry, were we shall moor for the night. This pretty town offers a promenade along the original walls of the town with views over the Marne valley. This whole area was the scene of American battles in World War I. Nearby is the American Monument. Built in 1929, at an altitude of 660 feet, the monument keeps alive the memory of the American troops who fought in WWI. Optional visit to Belleau Wood battlefield and the American cemetery. Dinner aboard.

Wednesday
Your cruise today will take you through picturesque landscapes so loved by both the French and visitors abroad. Today we have arranged a tour of some of our favorite places and a selection of visits to small family-run vineyards so that you can try their fine selection of champagnes. Our mooring for the night is at La Ferte, which offers beautiful, refreshing promenades along the river. Dinner aboard.

Thursday
Today we cruise to Meaux, in the very heart of Brie, famous for its wonderful cheeses of the same name. Nearby, on the route to Soissons, stands a monument that commemorates the 5th September 1914, the extreme point of advance of the German troops and the date of the French counter-attack. We visit Coulomniers, one of the centers of Brie cheese. Your personalized visit to a master cheese maker will enable you to see the cheese-making process first hand and to sample a variety of the world famous Brie cheese, along with wines from his excellent cellar. Dinner aboard.

Friday
This morning we leave Meaux and head towards the mighty Seine which will take us into the very heart of Paris. Our cruise will take us past Coupvray, the birthplace of Louis Braille, the inventor of the alphabet for the blind. At St. Maur des Fosses we pass through the tunnel, which enables us to bypass the shallow waters of the Marne Loop. Today we visit the magnificent Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte. The wonderfully-proportioned chateau and its exquisite gardens are the highlight of this visit. Built between 1656 and 1661 for Finance Minister Nicolas Fouquet, the chateau's construction was monstrous even for those days. Entire villages were razed and 18,000 workmen called in. Famous architects, painters, and landscapers were called in to reflect Fouquet's refined tastes. So lavish was the housewarming party, that Louis XIV threw a fit of jealousy and hurled Fouquet in jail. Just to prove who was boss, Louis XIV began building Versailles.

We finish our journey with an exclusive evening cruise through Paris. As the Savoir Faire glides past the magnificent church of Notre Dame, the resplendent Louvre art gallery and the symbolic Eiffel Tower, you will be joined by your captain and his wife for cocktails followed by the farewell Captain's Dinner. Paris by night is referred to as the 'City of Lights' and is one of the greatest sights to behold anywhere in the world. As we pass beneath the Eiffel Tower and the floodlit bridges, you can see from our panoramic observation deck why this capital has been the focus of so many creative artists and authors. The very essence of Paris comes flooding down to the banks of the Seine, overwhelming the senses and firing the imagination. Our final berth for the night is in the Arsenal, a stone's throw from the lively district of the Bastille.

Saturday
After a hearty breakfast, you will depart the barge at 9:30am and our chauffeurs will drive you to your hotel or airport in Paris.

Note: Itineraries are flexible and may be changed according to passenger requests and local conditions. The itinerary is in the reverse direction on alternate weeks.

Sunday - Moored in the heart of Paris at the Port Arsenal, Bastille
Our drivers collect you from your designated meeting point in Paris and escort you to the Savoir Faire moored at the Port Arsenal, Bastille, in the very heart of the city. It is here that your adventure begins. After a champagne reception, during which you are introduced by your Captain to your crew and the ship, you are free to settle into your cabins. You will have a brief opportunity to explore the area before we depart for our exclusive evening cruise through Paris. While cocktails are served, the Savoir Faire glides past the magnificent church of Notre Dame, the resplendent Louvre art gallery, and the symbolic Eiffel Tower. You will then be served your first of many splendid dinners aboard, prepared by your personal master chef. After dinner we continue our cruise back through floodlit Paris to your overnight mooring.

Monday - Paris to Melun
We set off from the Arsenal bright and early to begin your cruise south along the mighty Seine towards Melun. Once past the reaches of Paris, the landscape begins to unfold revealing the tranquil beauty so sought after by busy city folk. Luxury villas and chateaus begin to appear along the riverbanks, as we cruise past fishermen patiently sitting beneath the shade of a willow tree. Your excursion this afternoon is to the magnificent chateau of Fontainebleau. To walk through Fontainebleau is to walk through the very history of France. Every royal family has added its architectural signature, resulting in an unrivalled display of opulence. Afterwards you will be able to explore the town before joining your drivers who will escort you back to the Savoir Faire. This evening we shall be moored in the centre of Melun. You will have the opportunity to stroll along the shaded riverbank and breathe in the fresh air before your candlelit dinner is served.

Tuesday - Melun to Moret-sur-Loing
We begin the day with a peaceful cruise along the final stretch of the Seine towards Northern Burgundy, the land of Counts and fine wines. After lunch on board, your guide will escort you to the medieval town of Provins where you can explore ancient ramparts, watch a falconry show, and browse around the boutiques and shops. Provins is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site and is listed amongst  the most interesting towns in France. Once back on board you will have time to enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail before yet another delicious meal is served.

Wednesday - Moret-sur-Loing to Labrosse Lock
After breakfast your tour guide will drive you to the romantic Chateau of
Vaux-le-Vicomte (setting for the film "The Man In The Iron Mask"). Our visit includes an opportunity to explore the magnificent formal gardens which are widely regarded as some of the best in France. Built between 1656 and 1661 for finance minister Nicolas Fouquet, the chateau's construction was monstrous even for those days. Entire villages were razed and 18,000 workmen were called in. Famous architects, painters and landscapers were commissioned to reflect Fouquet's refined tastes. So lavish was the housewarming party, that Louis XIV threw a fit of jealousy and hurled Fouquet in jail. Just to prove who was boss, Louis XIV began building the Palace of Versailles. Return to the Savoir Faire for a late lunch and the beginning of your cruise along the river Seine. We shall later join the meandering River Yonne and make our way to our overnight mooring above the lock of Labrosse. Enjoy the tranquility of this beautiful setting. Weather permitting, your chef will happily prepare a stupendous Savoir Faire BBQ.

Thursday - Labrosse to Sens
We begin our cruise along the narrow canal section of Courlon, built to facilitate the transport of wines and other prized goods to Paris. Later we pass the photogenic town of Pont sur Yonne as we make our way towards our overnight mooring at Sens. The importance of this waterway is evident by the presence of commercial barges - some of which may join us in the locks! After lunch your tour guide is available to accompany you around Sens to see the Cathedral of St Etienne. Begun in 1140 and housing one of the richest treasuries in France, this mighty Gothic cathedral is the first of its kind in Europe. Afterwards enjoy a stroll on your own through this popular market town before returning to the Savoir Faire. Your overnight mooring is five minutes from the town centre. Relax before dinner with a drink from the bar as the swans gather round in anticipation of a free meal.

Friday - Sens to Villeneuve-sur-Yonne
This morning we cruise towards our final destination of Villeneuve-sur Yonne. Before lunch your tour guide is available to escort you around Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, which was founded in 1163 by Louis VII of France to protect the kingdom of France at the boundary of the Champagne. In 1204 Philippe Auguste held parliament in the city, and Saint Louis resided in the city before departing for the Eighth Crusade. In 1594 the city was burnt down. During the French Revolution the name was changed from le-Roi (the king) to sur-Yonne (on the Yonne). In 1870 a memorial for the dead was designed by the sculptor Emile Peynot. The city was governed from 1927 till 1935 by the infamous mayor Marcel Petiot, who was guillotined in 1946, after being convicted of 27 killings. We shall also have an opportunity to view the 700 year old town gate as well as the magnificent Church of Notre Dame, the building of which lasted from the 12th to the 16th century. After lunch your tour guide drives you to the world famous town of Chablis where you will first see a panoramic vista of the Grand Cru vineyards and the surrounding countryside before enjoying a tour of the ancient press and cellars of Domaine Laroche, followed by a winetasting of their various fine vintages. You then return to the "Savoir Faire" to celebrate your last evening aboard.

Saturday - departure 9.30am
We end the cruise with a nourishing breakfast and fond farewell from your crew, before your chauffeurs take you onward to Paris.

Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. It runs in reverse on alternate weeks.

Sunday: Ancy-le-Franc
Your chauffeur collects you from your Paris hotel at 2.00pm for the drive to the "Savoir Faire", moored at Ancy-le-Franc on the Burgundy Canal. Your host and Captain, Chris, welcomes you aboard with a Champagne Reception and an introduction to your crew and ship. Before dinner, your tour guide is at hand to introduce you to the local area and tell you about the cruise week ahead. After a well deserved aperitif on deck you are served your first of many splendid dinners aboard, prepared by your very own master chef.
 
Monday: Ancy-le-Franc to Tanlay
Fresh ground coffee and fluffy croissants and pastries straight from the local baker - a delicious breakfast sets us up for our gentle cruise past the beautiful 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens of Chateau d'Ancy le Franc, towards the picturesque village of Tanlay where we moor overnight. Today, as with every day of your cruise, there's plenty of opportunity to wander or cycle ahead as the vessel descends through a series of quaint hand operated locks.     
 
After a leisurely lunch we stroll over to the 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau de Tanlay, nestling serenely within this picturesque village, which also boasts a challenging 9-hole golf course (advance bookings required). The interior is luxuriously furnished and decorated by some astonishing frescoes. Afterwards enjoy a promenade along the canal bank, a cool refreshing drink on the upper deck or a leisurely wander into the village before dinner.
 
Tuesday - Tanlay to Tonnerre
Today we have a real delight in store!  After a hearty breakfast we take a short ride to the Chateau of Ancy-le-Franc. This Renaissance jewel, set in the centre of a large park on the banks of the canal, houses the biggest collection of Renaissance murals in France making Ancy-le-Franc a direct contender of Fontainebleau Palace. The immense quadrilateral, which is a classified historic monument, holds a rich decor attributed to some of the most celebrated Italian, Flemish and Burgundy artists of the 16th and 17th century.
 
Your chef's offerings await you upon your return. Ropes away and onward past sleepy hamlets and cattle grazing by the canal banks. Our cruise today takes us to Tonnerre, one of the few places along the canal where you will find vineyards. This town is the centre of a small wine growing area of about 60 hectares producing excellent reds and roses under the name "Bourgogne Epineuil". Of particular interest is La Fosse Dionne. Situated in the centre of the old town this natural spring, the second deepest in France, has long mystified people and is well worth a visit. In 1758 it was converted into a "Lavoire". The most beautiful reminder of Tonnerre's past is the old hospital, built in 1293 by Margueritte od Burgundy. The chapel has a magnificent entombment, a masterpiece of 15th century Burgundian art.
 
Wednesday - Tonnerre to St Florentin
Yet another great breakfast! Why not pop along to the Wednesday morning market before rejoining your cruise along the Burgundy Canal. This is barging at it's best. Relaxed, gentle on the soul, every bend offering something new. Hop on, hop off - we're going nowhere fast! Feeling left out - why not help us with the locks. Great exercise and the photos will be the envy of your friends.
 
Today we visit one of the great Cistercian monasteries of France. The Abbey of Pontigny was founded in 1114. Charming and rather understated on the outside, the great spaces of the interior really are something special and not to be missed if you are in northern Burgundy. More recently Pontigny Abbey has also played an important role in French culture - from 1922 to 1939 there was an annual get together of the great European intellectuals of the time at the abbey, including TS Eliot, Thomas Mann and Jean Paul Sartre. Let's not forget the Cistercian monks of Pontigny Abbey. who first planted vines in the Chablis region.
 
Thursday - St Florentin to Gurgy
We begin our cruise along the final stretch of the Burgundy Canal before we join the river Yonne, which winds it's way upstream to the riverside town of Auxerre. Your Captain, a veteran of the European waterways, fell in love with this delightful river when first in France and reckons it to be one of the most delightful waters he cruises on today. Birdsong abounds within the trees that line the riverbanks. Locks with sloping walls and electric gates make for stark contrast to those quaint hand operated gates on the Burgundy Canal.

Before lunch your tour guide drives you to the world famous town of Chablis where you'll take a tour of the ancient press and cellars of Domaine Laroche, followed by a winetasting of their various fine vintages. After seeing Chablis we drive a short distance to a beautiful secluded spot where you can enjoy a panoramic vista of the Grand Cru vineyards and the surrounding countryside. Your chef has prepared a surprise picnic with offerings worthy of a King's table. Great wine, great food and the companionship of friends and loved ones make for the perfect setting. Fully replenished we return to the "Savoir Faire" to continue our cruise to the sleepy riverside hamlet of Gurgy, where we moor overnight.
 
Friday - Gurgy to Auxerre
Our cruise this morning takes us to our final destination and what is undoubtedly one of the prettiest towns in France. Auxerre, the capital of lower Burgundy, is situated in the heart of a wine growing region most famous for its Chablis wine. The success of this thriving town is celebrated by architectural jewels such as the ornately painted 15th century Clock Tower, the soaring Gothic cathedrals of Saint Germain and Saint Stephen and an abundance of ornate Renaissance houses bordering tree lined squares. Every street offers a golden opportunity for the aspiring photographer. After lunch your tour guide is at hand to show you around this delightful town.
 
Relax before dinner with a drink from the bar and enjoy the best view in town from the panoramic deck of the "Savoir Faire". Tonight your chef adorns your table with a special Farewell Dinner. Candlelit crystal and gleaming silverware add to the romantic ambiance of your celebration. Laughter, great times and the warmth of friendship contribute to those "Golden Memories" that last a lifetime.
 
Saturday - Auxerre 
Finally time to say farewell to the Savoir Faire and her Captain and crew, but not before a rather special breakfast. After all, we wouldn't want you leave hungry! Bags are loaded by 9.30am and off we drive to your designated destination in Paris.

 Note: This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
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Savoir Faire 2010 Season Cruise Schedule* Week Route Season Mar 28 Haarlem-Haarlem Value Apr 4 Haarlem-Haarlem Value Apr 11 Haarlem-Haarlem Value Apr 18 Haarlem-Haarlem Value Apr 25 Haarlem-Haarlem Value May 2 Haarlem-Ghent 14 day - Three Country May 9 Ghent-Paris 14 day - Three Country May 16 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value May 23 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value May 30 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value Jun 6 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Jun 13 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value Jun 20 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Jun 27 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Jul 4 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value

Cruise Schedule* ... continued Week Route Season Jul 11 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Jul 18 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value Jul 25 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Aug 1 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value Aug 8 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Value Aug 15 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Value Aug 22 Paris-Epernay Value Aug 29 Epernay-Paris Regular Sep 5 Paris-Epernay Regular Sep 12 Epernay-Paris Regular Sep 19 Epernay-Paris Regular Sep 26 Paris-Villeneuve-sur-Yonne Regular Oct 3 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne-Paris Regular Oct 10 Paris-Ghent 14 day - Three Country Cruise Oct 17 Ghent-Haarlem 14 day - Three Country Cruise

Savoir Faire 2011 Season Cruise Schedule* Week Route Season Apr 3 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular Apr 10 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular Apr 17 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular Apr 24 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular May 1 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular May 8 Haarlem-Haarlem Regular May 15 Haarlem-Ghent 14 day-13 night, Three Country Cruise May 22 Ghent-Paris 14 day-13 night, Three Country Cruise May 29 Paris-Auxerre Regular Jun 5 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Jun 12 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Jun 19 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Jun 26 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Jul 3 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Jul 10 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular

Cruise Schedule* ... continued Week Route Season Jul 17 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Jul 24 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Jul 31 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Aug 7 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Aug 14 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Aug 21 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Aug 28 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Sep 4 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Sep 11 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Sep 18 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Sep 25 Auxerre-Ancy-le-Franc Regular Oct 2 Ancy-le-Franc-Auxerre Regular Oct 9 Auxerre-Paris Regular Oct 16 Paris-Ghent 14 day-13 night, Three Country Cruise Oct 23 Ghent-Haarlem 14 day-13 night, Three Country Cruise

*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.

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SAVOIR FAIRE 2010 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION	VALUE Mar 28 thru May 1 May 16 thru Aug 28	REGULAR Aug 29 thru Oct 9	14 DAY - THREE COUNTRY May 2 thru May 15 Oct 3 thru Oct 16	SUMMER FAMILY CHARTER Jul 4 thru Aug 28
Cabin (per person, double occupancy)	$3,800	$4,100	$7,600	NA
Single Occupancy Supplement	$1,900	$2,050	$3,600	NA
Charter for up to 10	$38,000	$41,000	NA	NA
Charter for up to 12	$41,750	$45,400	$70,000	NA
Family Charter for up to 12	NA	NA	NA	$38,000

SAVOIR FAIRE 2011 SEASON PRICES in US DOLLARS
ACCOMMODATION	REGULAR Apr 3 thru May 14 May 29 thru Oct 15	14 DAY-13 NIGHT, THREE COUNTRY CRUISE May 15 thru May 28 Oct 16 thru Oct 29
Cabin (per person, double occupancy)	$4,000	$7,600
Single Occupancy Supplement	$1,700	$3,600
Charter for up to 10	$39,000	NA
Charter for up to 12	$45,000	$70,000

What's Included
- 7 days and 6 nights on the barge in six cabins, each with private bath
- Transfers from Paris or Amsterdam (depending on cruise route) to the barge and return
- All meals beginning with dinner on Sunday through breakfast on Saturday
- Open bar and all wines with lunches and dinners
- All escorted side-excursions
- Use of bicycles

Note: Three country cruise is 14 days, 13 nights, departing Sunday and concluding Saturday

What's Not Included
- Overseas air transportation to Amsterdam or Paris and return
- Hot air ballooning option, typically 200 euros per person, 4 person minimum, when available, dependent on weather.
- Suggested minimum 5% gratuity for the crew, to be paid in equivalent Euros to the captain.

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