SAVOIR
VIVRE: Ability
to live life well and with intelligent enjoyment, meeting every
situation with poise, good manners, and elegance. Etymology: French, to
know (how) to live
Savoir
Vivre is a newly-built (2009) hotel barge, purposely designed for barge
charter cruises. Savoir Vivre has a crew of two, and accommodates up to
8 guests in 4 identical cabins, each with ensuite bathroom facilities.
Their program is designed to be affordable and to appeal to travelers
more interested in experiences than amenities.
The founder
and your host of Savoir Vivre, James Waggott, is by no means a "newbie"
to barge cruising. James is the the son of one of the partners
of Prosperite,
an Ultra-Deluxe 8-passenger barge with an excellent
reputation throughout the inland waterways of France. It was during
cruises aboard Prosperite
that the seed of an idea was planted... which
developed into a vision.
Savoir Vivre is a new expression of what is already a fabulously
appealing experience. The essence of James's "Savoir Vivre way"
is to pluck the finest elements of Ultra-Deluxe barge cruising, add a
dose of healthy adventure by way of authentic dining experiences in
local restaurants every evening rather than staying on the boat with a
private chef. James' love of French life, cuisine and
culture is
what drives this concept and his experiences with Prosperite and its
veteran crew and Captain assure you of a trusted host for your time
aboard.
As James says: "The
memories you take away are about the good times spent together, the
epic scenery, the quietly cultured and proud ways of rural France, the
wine, the food, and of lazily cycling beside the ship as she quietly
plies along."
A cruise along the Burgundy canal truly
is a voyage of discovery encompassing culture, architecture, history
and natural beauty. In reality this means there is always something to
do. This includes enjoying private vineyard tours, exploring ancient
chateaux, browsing authentic markets and cycling along the towpaths.
You may wish to walk into the local village to a café in the square,
balloon over divinely beautiful countryside or play a round of golf on
one of the several high quality courses nearby.
