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LA
NOUVELLE ETOILE
Luxury hotel barge charters and cruise vacations on La Nouvelle Etoile,
cruising France, Holland, Germany & Luxembourg
La Nouvelle Etoile is a luxurious barge with
very spacious
accommodation for up to 8 passengers, offering a wonderful blend of
traditional elegance and sophisticated, state of the art facilities.
The bedroom suites, each over 200 square feet, boast internet access
and satellite TV and large double sink bathrooms. One of the suites is
fully adapted to accommodate passengers with physical challenges and
the barge is fitted with a lift for wheelchairs.
The elegant
teak-lined dining area and saloon, with its attractive bar and piano,
feature warm and inviting furnishings, while on deck there is a
spacious sun deck with comfortable loungers and hot tub. There is even
a well-equipped exercise room and an elevator that moves from deck to
deck.
The barge’s attentive crew of four is comprised of an
experienced captain, Master Chef, Tour guide and Stewardess, all of
whom will ensure your cruise is truly memorable.
Cruise highlights:
FRANCE: Chablis Cruise
- Visit the magnificent Chateau de
Fontainebleau and the nearby village of Moret, home of the
impressionist painter Sisley
- Tour the medieval town of Provins, the
“City of Roses” and see a birds of prey show
- Visit Sens, the oldest town in France
with its gothic cathedral
- Enjoy a private tasting and tour of the
cellars at a select vineyard in Chablis
- Explore Auxerre, the most beautiful of
riverside towns on the River Yonne
FRANCE: Champagne Cruise
- Wonder at Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower
and explore the Latin Quarter in the beautiful city of Paris
- Tour the magnificent Chateau Vaux le
Vicomte
- Enjoy a tasting of Brie cheeses at a
master cheese maker
- Sample champagne at a private tasting in
the Moet & Chandon cellars
- Visit Chateau Thierry, scene of American
battles in World War One.
- Visit Reims, the home of champagne and
its historic cathedral.
FRANCE:
Alsace Lorraine Cruise
- Take a walking tour of the city of Nancy
with its Baroque palaces and home of the Art Nouveau movement
- Visit the graceful Chateau de Fleville
with its 14th century keep and its displays of renaissance antiques
- Marvel at the Plan Incline Arzvillers, a
unique lock that carries the barge up or down the mountainside
- Enjoy a tour of the Route du Vin d’Alsace
and a visit to the old fortified town of Obernai
- Visit the city of Strasbourg, see its
magnificent cathedral and explore the elegant shopping streets
GERMANY
& LUXEMBOURG Cruise
- Visit Burg Eltz, the 12th century “Queen
of German Castles”, one of the few not destroyed by King Louis XIV
- Enjoy a private wine tasting in
Bernkastel, home of the crème de la crème of German wines
- Tour Triers, Germany’s most ancient town,
dating back to Roman times and visit the Porta Nigra
- Finish the cruise in Luxembourg with a
visit to its capital city
HOLLAND: Tulip Cruise
- Tour the famous Keukenhof Gardens with
the largest display of flowers in the world.
- Visit a working windmill, clog maker and
cheese maker
- Explore the Aalsmeer flower auction and
the mecca of Dutch cheese, the town of Gouda
- Visit the Delft pottery works to see the
world famous porcelain being hand made and painted
- Visit the picturesque town of Haarlem and
wander around a museum of the famous Dutch painter, Franz Hals.
TWO
COUNTRY, TWELVE DAY CRUISE: Belgium & France
- 12 day/11 night cruise of France
& Belguim
- In Spring, Bruges to Paris route
- In Autumn, Paris to Bruges route
Sample Dinner
Menu:
Fresh
Foie Gras Grilled with Grapes in Wine Sauce
Rack of Lamb In Herb and Pine Nut Crust
Panache of Fresh Vegetables
Rosemary Potatoes
Stuffed Zucchini Flowers
Warm Goat Cheese and Bleu d'Auvergne Cheese on Toast, Bed of Crispy
Salad
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Creme Anglais and Strawberries
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