The 13-passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge and sistership to L'impressionniste. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool, chartroom, wood panelled saloon and dining room, together with other luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned.

The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds, with marble en-suite facilities. The Captain leads a crew of five, comprising Master Chef, Tour guide, Housekeeper and Stewardess.

Read on for cruise highlights and details of the cuisine and fine wines, or use the side menu to explore the various cruise itineraries on offer, check cruise rates and view our barge photo gallery.

Cruise highlights:

All-inclusive open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage site Wine tasting of Chablis wines at Saint Bris de Vineaux in the Bersan cellars Visit the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, location of the film "Chocolat" Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy Visit to the 18th century Forges de Buffon Gastronomic dinner ashore Excellent walking and bicycling Optional Hot Air Ballooning

Burgundy / Bourgogne

Burgundy boasts some of the world's finest wines with almost 60,000 acres of sun-lit vines which you can experience by two canals that pass through this region: the Canal du Nivernais, and the Canal de Bourgogne which lies to its east.

La Belle Epoque cruises the upper Burgundy Canal in the North of Burgundy throughout the season, between the two classic French towns of Tonnerre and Venarey. This is a perfect cruise for exploring every aspect of the region. Go with your master chef to the market at the village of Noyers and meet the locals who are so proud of their produce. Accompany your tour guide who will take you on a tour of L'Abbaye de Fontenay, a true insight into the history and culture of Burgundy. Then taste the wine at Saint Bris le Vineaux after touring the Chablis vineyards where it was grown.

Cuisine aboard:

• Terrine de Pêcheur Façon Maison
• Tourte Chaude d'Escargots à la Ciboulette
• Filet de Rouget au Safron
• Filet d’Agneau au Basilic
• Magret de Canard
• Poulet à L’Estragon

• Chablis
• Vosne Romanée
• Domaine Laroche
• Nuit St-Georges
• Epineuil

• Aisy Cendré
• Bouton de Culotte
• Epoisses
• Ami du Chambertin

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