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The 12-passenger Savoir Faire (formerly "Etoile de Champagne") was built in 1932 as a Belgian transport barge. Converted into a hotel barge in 1979 she was substantially refurbished for the beginning of the 2005 season. Her six staterooms offer luxurious accommodation for 12 passengers who are attentively catered for by 6 English-speaking crew.

The salon, dining area, and bar are finished in mahogany, teak and brass, decorated with antiques and paintings. Two spacious decks offer magnificent views of the countryside.

Cruise highlights:

FRANCE: "The Best of Upper Loire and Burgundy"

Auxerre (Burgundy) to Montargis (Upper Loire) via the Yonne, Petite Seine and Canal du Loing

• Visit the wine country of Chablis
• Wind your way through the Upper Loire's "Garden of Paris"
• Cruise through picturesque villages and mighty Gothic towns

FRANCE: CHABLIS Cruise : Paris-Auxerre Itinerary

• Cruise through Paris
• Visit to Fontainebleau
• Visit the wine town of Chablis
• Visit the pilgrimage town of Vezelay

FRANCE: CHAMPAGNE Cruise : Paris - Epernay (Seine & Marne rivers)

• Visit the Abby where Dom Perignon made the first champagne
• Tour & tasting at the world famous cellars of Moet and Chandon
• Visit Brie country - Meaux is also known for their Mustard! (Note: we built our second sailboat, Loose Moose II, just across from the lock in Meaux)

HOLLAND: Tulip Cruise Itinerary

• Visit Zaanse Schans windmill village
• Visit Amsterdam and cruise the river Amstel
• Visit Aalsmeer the world’s biggest flower auction
• Visit Gouda and Haarlem
• Visit Delft and its famous potteries
• Visit the Keukenhof gardens