L'Art de Vivre - Canal du Nivernais

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Celebrate the art of fine living in traditional Burgundian style aboard relaxing L’Art de Vivre. Cruise past hillside vineyards, and visit medieval villages with half-timbered houses and spectacular churches. In Chablis, visit Domaine Laroche for a private wine tasting and lunch. Admire the beautiful Romanesque basilica in Vézelay, and explore 12th-century Ch...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Ship Cruise
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    Celebrate the art of fine living in traditional Burgundian style aboard relaxing L’Art de Vivre. Cruise past hillside vineyards, and visit medieval villages with half-timbered houses and spectacular churches. In Chablis, visit Domaine Laroche for a private wine tasting and lunch. Admire the beautiful Romanesque basilica in Vézelay, and explore 12th-century Château de Bazoches.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 8 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CitySUNDAY
End CitySATURDAY

Destinations

  • France

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 8

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: SUNDAY

Meet in Paris for transfer to L’Art de Vivre, moored at Auxerre. After a welcome reception, enjoy a fine dinner.

Meals Provided : Dinner

Day 2: MONDAY

Cruise past vineyard-clad hillsides to Vincelles. After lunch, visit Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stone used to build some of France's most famous buildings. Then visit the cellars of Bailly Lapierre to taste sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: TUESDAY

Return to Auxerre, the original capital of Lower Burgundy, to explore the medieval town center and fine churches. This afternoon, pass rich pasturelands with grazing Charolais cattle as the barge cruises to Mailly-la-Ville.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: WEDNESDAY

Head to the celebrated wine village of Chablis for a tasting at the prestigious Domaine Laroche followed by lunch. In the afternoon, cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, home to an international rock climbing center.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: THURSDAY

The morning cruise is through the picturesque Yonne Valley to Lucy-sur-Yonne. After lunch on board, visit Vézelay with its Romanesque Basilique Ste-Madeleine. There is time to browse in the craft shops and take in the fine views before returning to the barge.

Meals Provided : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: FRIDAY

After breakfast, cruise through the beautiful countryside to Chevroches. In the afternoon, visit Château de Bazoches, home of the Marquis de Vauban, one of the foremost military engineers of his age. The château’s illustrious list of visitors includes King Philippe-Au...

Day 7: SATURDAY

Disembark after breakfast and transfer back to Paris, where your journey ends.

Meals Provided : Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$864
Last Updated: 11/8/2024
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06 Apr 2025
20 Apr 2025
$6,050
$2,200
06 Apr 2025
20 Apr 2025
$45,000
27 Apr 2025
13 Jul 2025
$6,990
$2,500
27 Apr 2025
13 Jul 2025
$52,000
20 Jul 2025
17 Aug 2025
$6,050
$2,200
20 Jul 2025
17 Aug 2025
$45,000
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12 Oct 2025
$6,990
$2,500
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12 Oct 2025
$52,000
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26 Oct 2025
$6,050
$2,200
19 Oct 2025
26 Oct 2025
$45,000

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Meals Included
  • 6 Breakfast
  • 5 Lunch
  • 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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