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LA BELLE EPOQUE
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French Hotel Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE
Experience the French countryside while cruising along the
Canal de Bourgogne - Burgundy, France
Experience the French countryside while cruising along the
Canal de Bourgogne - Burgundy, France
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.
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.
The Nivernais canal randomly meanders along the path of the picturesque River Yonne. This delightful exchange brings you the finest cruising in Burgundy. Medieval villages are surrounded by unspoiled countryside where gastronomic delights are a culture in themselves. Taste the famous escargots, dine on a typical meal of Poulet aux Romarin in Papillotes, or Truite à la Chablisienne accompanied by a full-bodied Burgundian red wine or lighter Chablis white. Simply indulge in the utter enjoyment every day delivers aboard.
The Upper Nivernais remains an undiscovered region well off the beaten track on the edge of the Morvan hills. The sleepy hamlets, white grazing Charolais cattle, and woods and forests are typical of the scenery you will cruise through. During the summer months, visit the Valley of Sardy, a canal section with smaller locks, where time seems to have stood still for over 200 years. The hand-swung bridges are a delight, as are the old logging sites which are now an almost forgotten memory for the local people. This is the original home of hotel barging.
Cuisine aboard:
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. The Nivernais canal randomly meanders along the path of the picturesque River Yonne. This delightful exchange brings you the finest cruising in Burgundy. Medieval villages are surrounded by unspoiled countryside where gastronomic delights are a culture in themselves. Taste the famous escargots, dine on a typical meal of Poulet aux Romarin in Papillotes, or Truite à la Chablisienne accompanied by a full-bodied Burgundian red wine or lighter Chablis white. Simply indulge in the utter enjoyment every day delivers aboard.
The Upper Nivernais remains an undiscovered region well off the beaten track on the edge of the Morvan hills. The sleepy hamlets, white grazing Charolais cattle, and woods and forests are typical of the scenery you will cruise through. During the summer months, visit the Valley of Sardy, a canal section with smaller locks, where time seems to have stood still for over 200 years. The hand-swung bridges are a delight, as are the old logging sites which are now an almost forgotten memory for the local people. This is the original home of hotel barging.
Cuisine aboard:
Regional specialties:
- 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
Wine cellar:
- Chablis
- Vosne Romanée
- Domaine Laroche
- Nuit St-Georges
- Epineuil
Cheese Board:
- Aisy Cendré
- Bouton de Culotte
- Epoisses
- Ami du Chambertin