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.

Cruise highlights:

• Visit the town of Chablis and Domaine Laroche cellars
• Visit the 12th century Cathedral of St Etienne in Sens
• Visit the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte (setting for the film "The Man In The Iron Mask")
• Visit the medieval walled town of Moret-sur-Loing, home of the famous Impressionist painter, Alfred Sisley
• Visit the Palace of Fontainebleau, where every French monarch from Francois I to Napoleon III left his mark

• Cruise  through Paris beneath the floodlit Eiffel Tower
• Visit to Fontainebleau where every French monarch from Francois I to Napoleon III left his mark
• Visit the wine town of Chablis Visit the town of Chablis and Domaine Laroche cellars
• Visit the  medieval town of Provins and watch the falconry show
• Visit the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte (setting for the film "The Man In The Iron Mask")

• Visit to Reims and its magnificent cathedral
• Moet and Chandon for a tour and tasting
• Visit to Coulomniers, one of the centres of Brie Cheese
• Visit Chateau of Vaux-le-VicomteCruise through Paris beneath the floodlit Eiffel Tower.

• Visit Zaanse Schans windmill village
• Visit Amsterdam and cruise the river Amstel
• Visit Aalsmeer the world’s biggest flower auction
• Visit Gouda and Haarlem
• Visit Delft and its famous potteries
• Visit the Keukenhof gardens