La Nouvelle Etoile is a luxurious barge with very spacious accommodation for up to 8 passengers, offering a wonderful blend of traditional elegance and sophisticated, state of the art facilities. The bedroom suites, each over 200 square feet, boast internet access and satellite TV and large double sink bathrooms. One of La Nouvelle Etoile's suites is fully adapted to accommodate passengers with physical challenges and the barge is fitted with a lift for wheelchairs.

The elegant teak-lined dining area and saloon, with its attractive bar and piano, feature warm and inviting furnishings, while on deck there is a spacious sun deck with comfortable loungers and hot tub. There is even a well-equipped exercise room and an elevator that moves from deck to deck.

The barge’s attentive crew of four is comprised of an experienced captain, Master Chef, Tour Guide and Stewardess, all of whom will ensure your cruise is truly memorable.

Cruise highlights:

FRANCE: Chablis Cruise

• Visit the magnificent Chateau de Fontainebleau and the nearby village of Moret, home of the impressionist painter Sisley
• Tour the medieval town of Provins, the “City of Roses” and see a birds of prey show
• Visit Sens, the oldest town in France with its gothic cathedral
• Enjoy a private tasting and tour of the cellars at a select vineyard in Chablis
• Explore Auxerre, the most beautiful of riverside towns on the River Yonne

FRANCE: Champagne & Brie Cruise

• Wonder at Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower and explore the Latin Quarter in the beautiful city of Paris
• Tour the magnificent Chateau Vaux le Vicomte
• Enjoy a tasting of Brie cheeses at a master cheese maker
• Sample champagne at a private tasting in the Moet & Chandon cellars
• Visit Chateau Thierry, scene of American battles in World War One.
• Visit Reims, the home of champagne and its historic cathedral.

FRANCE: Upper Loire, Sancerre Cruise

• Visit Fontainebleau's medieval walled town of Moret-sur Loing, home of Impressionist painter, Alfred Sisley
• Tour the Palace of Fontainebleau
• Explore Montargis also called “Little Venice of the Gatinais” because of its numerous canals
• Stroll around the charming village of Chatillon Coligny
• Visit 16th century Chateau Fargeau
• Sample wines of the Sancerre wine region & taste some of the local Crottin de Chavignol cheese

FRANCE: Alsace Lorraine Cruise

• Take a walking tour of the city of Nancy with its Baroque palaces and home of the Art Nouveau movement
• Visit the graceful Chateau de Fleville with its 14th century keep and its displays of renaissance antiques
• Marvel at the Plan Incline Arzvillers, a unique lock that carries the barge up or down the mountainside
• Enjoy a tour of the Route du Vin d’Alsace and a visit to the old fortified town of Obernai
• Visit the city of Strasbourg, see its magnificent cathedral and explore the elegant shopping streets

GERMANY & LUXEMBOURG Cruise

• Visit Burg Eltz, the 12th century “Queen of German Castles”, one of the few not destroyed by King Louis XIV
• Enjoy a private wine tasting in Bernkastel, home of the crème de la crème of German wines
• Tour Triers, Germany’s most ancient town, dating back to Roman times and visit the Porta Nigra
• Finish the cruise in Luxembourg with a visit to its capital city

HOLLAND: Tulip Cruise

• Tour the famous Keukenhof Gardens with the largest display of flowers in the world.
• Visit a working windmill, clog maker and cheese maker
• Explore the Aalsmeer flower auction and the mecca of Dutch cheese, the town of Gouda
• Visit the Delft pottery works to see the world famous porcelain being hand made and painted
• Visit the picturesque town of Haarlem and wander around a museum of the famous Dutch painter, Franz Hals.

HOLLAND to BELGIUM Cruise

• Experience the flower auction in Aalsmeer
• Visit the Keukenhof Gardens, the largest display of flowers in the world
• Tour to the Delft Pottery Works
• Visit the ancient distillery of Ketel One where one of the most prestigious vodkas in the world is made
• In Antwerp, tour Rubens’ home
• Explore the many museums and maybe buy some of the handmade lace in the little town of Bruges

TWO COUNTRY, TWELVE DAY CRUISE: Belgium & France

• 12 day/11 night cruise of France & Belguim
• In Spring, Bruges to Paris route
• In Autumn, Paris to Bruges route

Sample Dinner Menu:

• Fresh Foie Gras Grilled with Grapes in Wine Sauce
• Rack of Lamb In Herb and Pine Nut Crust
• Panache of Fresh Vegetables
• Rosemary Potatoes
• Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
• Warm Goat Cheese and Bleu d'Auvergne Cheese on Toast, Bed of Crispy Salad
• Sticky Toffee Pudding with Creme Anglais and Strawberries

 

 

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