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French Hotel Barge SAVOIR FAIRE
Cruising France, Belgium, and Holland
The 12-passenger Savoir Faire (formerly "Etoile de Champagne") was built in 1932 as a Belgian transport barge. Converted into a hotel barge in 1979 she was substantially refurbished for the beginning of the 2005 season. Her six staterooms offer luxurious accommodation for 12 passengers who are attentively catered for by 6 English-speaking crew.
The salon, dining area, and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with antiques and paintings. Two spacious decks offer magnificent views of the countryside.
Savoir Faire offers a number of delightful cruises throughout the year 2010 -- including a Holland Tulip cruise, a Three-Country cruise through Holland, Belgium, and northern France (Amsterdam-Paris), a Paris to Burgundy cruise (Paris-Villeneuve), and a Champagne Cruise (Paris-Epernay).
2011 heralds the introduction of a brand new cruise route for the SAVOIR FAIRE. They shall be cruising the BURGUNDY CANAL and have designed an exciting and exclusive itinerary, "The Best of Burgundy". This cruise route provides the best that barging has to offer. Walking and biking is available every day whenever the passengers want. Hop on, hop off, help with the locks - we're going nowhere fast! Exciting and individually tailored excursions include palaces, chateaux, abbeys, wine tasting, cheese. In addition to these are opportunities to visit numerous additional sights along the way. This is barging at it's best. Relaxed, gentle on the soul, every bend offering something new! 2011 will also include the popular Dutch Tulip Cruises in the spring, followed by the 3-Country Cruise, Paris to Auxerre, Burgundy, then Auxerre to Paris, and ending the season with the 3-Country cruise. Click on ITINERARIES for details.
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Cruising France, Belgium, and Holland
The 12-passenger Savoir Faire (formerly "Etoile de Champagne") was built in 1932 as a Belgian transport barge. Converted into a hotel barge in 1979 she was substantially refurbished for the beginning of the 2005 season. Her six staterooms offer luxurious accommodation for 12 passengers who are attentively catered for by 6 English-speaking crew.
The salon, dining area, and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with antiques and paintings. Two spacious decks offer magnificent views of the countryside.
Savoir Faire offers a number of delightful cruises throughout the year 2010 -- including a Holland Tulip cruise, a Three-Country cruise through Holland, Belgium, and northern France (Amsterdam-Paris), a Paris to Burgundy cruise (Paris-Villeneuve), and a Champagne Cruise (Paris-Epernay).
2011 heralds the introduction of a brand new cruise route for the SAVOIR FAIRE. They shall be cruising the BURGUNDY CANAL and have designed an exciting and exclusive itinerary, "The Best of Burgundy". This cruise route provides the best that barging has to offer. Walking and biking is available every day whenever the passengers want. Hop on, hop off, help with the locks - we're going nowhere fast! Exciting and individually tailored excursions include palaces, chateaux, abbeys, wine tasting, cheese. In addition to these are opportunities to visit numerous additional sights along the way. This is barging at it's best. Relaxed, gentle on the soul, every bend offering something new! 2011 will also include the popular Dutch Tulip Cruises in the spring, followed by the 3-Country Cruise, Paris to Auxerre, Burgundy, then Auxerre to Paris, and ending the season with the 3-Country cruise. Click on ITINERARIES for details.
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