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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $7,450
Ship
A&K La Belle Epoque
Graceful La Belle Époque cruises the Burgundy Canal between Venarey-les-Laumes and Tanlay. Enjoy private experiences throughout this relaxing journey, including wine and champagne tastings, a falconry display and a gourmet lunch ashore, along with visits to two historic châteaux.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K La Belle Epoque.
Gather in the smartly furnished saloon for drinks and panoramic shore views
A split sun deck is partially shaded for outdoor dining and features a spa tub
Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps 12 in two queen/twin junior suites and four queen/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom
A crew of six attends to your needs on board
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Meet in Paris for transfer to La Belle Époque, moored at Venarey-les-Laumes. After a welcome reception, enjoy dinner on board.
After a morning cruise, visit Château de Commarin for a private visit hosted by Count Bertrand de Vogue that includes a falconry display.
Visit 12th-century Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its peaceful gardens and beautiful cloisters. Return to the barge for a cruise to Ravières.
Visit Maison Taisne Riocour for a Champagne tasting. Then drive to Château de Ricey-Bas for a private gourmet lunch ashore with the Baroness. After a stroll through the gardens, return to the barge for a leisurely cruise to Ancy-le-Franc with opportunities for walking or cycling on the towpath.
Visit historic Château d'Ancy-le-Franc, dating from the 16th century. Rejoin the barge for a leisurely afternoon cruise to Lezinnes.
Cruise to the final mooring at Tanlay today. Visit the vineyards and town of Chablis for a private tasting at Domaine Laroche that includes a tour of the 1,000-year-old monastic cellars. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate the cruise week.
Disembark in Tanlay after breakfast for your transfer back to Paris, where your journey ends.
From $7,450
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge La Belle Époque accommodates 12 guests among four en suite cabins and two junior suites. Stretching 126 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, bar, sun decks and spa tub. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
Junior Suite
suite · sleeps 2
