L'Art de Vivre - Luxury French Hotel Barge cruising the Nivernais canal, Burgundy, France

L'ART DE VIVRE

Luxury barge cruises in France along the Nivernais canal
in the region of Burgundy

ITINERARY - 2010
Auxerre to Clamecy, Burgundy, France

Guests are met at Laroche Migennes train station at 16:45 or Hotel Maxime in Auxerre at 17:15. and transferred to the elegant L’Art de Vivre in Auxerre, Burgundy. Following a Champagne Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before returning for dinner aboard.

Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. The afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in one of the town’s aged cellars will introduce you to some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard.

After breakfast, our excursion is to the medieval town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then return to the barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands past grazing Charolais cattle to the market town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner aboard.

This morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before returning for dinner aboard.

In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Lunch ashore today at a wonderful auberge Les Millesimes., followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard

A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to Clamecy. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit the town, the Collegiale de St Martin and also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets lined with ancient buildings also present an opportunity for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.

NOTE: On alternative weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. Itineraries are subject to change.

If you are taking the TER Train, a representative for L'Art de Vivre will be at the Paris Bercy Station on Sunday at 14:45 to assist you. Recommended trains to book in advance: Paris Bercy to Laroche Migennes Train TER #91019 depart Paris Bercy at 15.20hrs arriving in Laroche Migennes at 16:38hrs. End of cruise: Laroche Migennes to Paris Bercy Train TER #91156 Saturday depart 10:24hrs arrive Paris Bercy at 11:44hrs