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luxury hotel barge cruise vacations aboard the French Barge Renaissance
in the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy regions of France. |
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RENAISSANCE
(Formerly Bonne Humeur)
Luxury French barge cruises in the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy, France
Renaissance
accommodates up to eight passengers in ultimate luxury... even more so
with her recent refit which will delight the most discerning passenger.
Improvements included a new galley, a re-floored forward deck with roof
extension for dining al fresco, an expanded, "guest-friendly"
wheelhouse, upgraded staterooms and an additional silent generator.
The
beautifully appointed lounge has comfortable seating. A cosy bar is
stocked with your favourites, and bookshelves contain a Bose CD system,
current books, up-to-date periodicals and magazines. The four guest
staterooms, each with ensuite bathrooms, can be configured with either
two twin or one double berth. Renaissance has a sundeck with Jacuzzi
and bicycles for clients' use.
Renaissance's
route includes cruising on the River Seine, the Canal de Loing and the
ancient Canal du Briare with stops in the beautiful towns of
Samois-sur-Seine, St Mammes, Nemours, Nargis and Rogny les Sept Ecluses.
Renaissance
has an outstanding, experienced crew that will continue to keep their
guests cheering about the care and enthusiasm the crew bestow upon them
during a fabulous cruise week in the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy
regions.
Sample menu: Evening meals
Appetizers
- Fresh foie gras grilled with grapes in a red wine sauce
- Salad of wild forest mushrooms and bacon in a caramelised strawberry vinegar dressing
- Escargot in pastry with Cognac sauce, garlic and fresh tarragon
Entrée
- Lamb medallions in a red wine sauce, potato gratin and young spring vegetables, Provencal style
- Sole filet in a white wine sauce, fennel caramelised with Pastis liquor and pasta tossed with pesto
- Roasted Duck with mini turnips, orange sauce, puree of artichokes and fresh garden peas
Cheeses
- Epoisse
- Crottin de Chavignol
- Bleu de St. Agur
- Livarot
- St. Marcelin
- Brie de Meaux
Wines
- Sancerre La Grande Cuvee - Domaine Jolivet
- Puligny Montrachet - Domaine Leflaive
- Meursault Charmes - Domaine Bouzereau
- Chablis Grand Cru "Lee Preuses"
Desserts
- Delice aux 3 Chocolats sur un coulis de framboise (Three chocolate desserts in a raspberry coulis)
- Mouse givree aux fruits rouges (Iced mousse cake with warm red fruits)
- Tarte aux framboises (Home made strawberry pie with French custard)
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