Luxury Barge Cruises in Burgundy aboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque
The 12 Passenger Hotel Barge 'La Belle Epoque' La Belle Epoque is a spacious, luxurious hotel barge and sister ship to L'Impressionniste. Although she originally carried logs from Burgundy to Paris, she was skilfully converted into a delightful hotel barge. She is now the perfect vessel for cruising the Upper Burgundy Canal with its towpaths that are ideal for walking and cycling. She has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind and offers a sun deck with spa-pool, wood-panelled saloon/dining room and other luxury amenities. She is also fully air-conditioned. The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds with marble en suite facilities. The Captain leads a crew of six comprising Master Chef, Deck Hand, Tour Guide and two Housekeepers. For more information please see: http://www.gobarging.com/la-belle-epoque-barge Burgundy - Heart of Rural France -- Vineyards & Châteaux The landscape around the Burgundy Canal is one of rolling hills eroded over the centuries and covered in forests of oak, maple and pine and where spring, summer and autumn each leave a unique signature. Medieval towns are surrounded by unspoilt countryside and the wonderful markets have stalls brimming with fresh local products cultivated on the fertile plains. This is a region with a vast variety of cheeses, in all shapes, sizes and colours, strong in character or mild and fresh and all can be enjoyed with full-bodied red Burgundies, or perhaps with lighter white Chablis wines. Burgundy's gastronomic tradition is certainly rich and diverse and a sedate cruise on a hotel barge along one of its delightful waterways will allow you to indulge in good food and wine, two of the real pleasures in life. Cruise Highlights: Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay Wine tasting of Chablis wines in the Domaine Billaud Simon cellars Visit the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain,location of the film 'Chocolat' Visit to Château de Tanlay Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy Visit to the 18th century Forges de Buffon Optional hot air ballooning *Music by Flush Audio - https://soundcloud.com/flushaudio