Waterways of France by Luxury Barge
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Highlights
- See the highlights of beguiling Paris– full of romantic architecture, art and history
- Relish a week on a luxury river barge, floating through historic & quaint French villages
- Bicycle along the canal waterfront
- Sample local wines, savory cheeses & delicious regional delicacies
- Visit Gothic churches & magnificent Renaissance châteaux
- Discover the history of the winemaking in Chablis
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- Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Private transfers and privately guided sightseeing in Paris; group transfers
- to/from Hirondelle
- Local English speaking guide for sightseeing
- Entrance fees per final itinerary
- Local taxes
- Medical & Travel Assistance Plan
- Intra Tour Flights (additional cost)
Itinerary
Accommodation: Hotel Esprit St. Germain
Welcome to France! You are met upon arrival in Paris taken to your luxury hotel in the heart of the city.
The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel Esprit St. Germain
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: BelmondHirondelle
This morning, transfer to Dole, where you are escorted onto the elegant Hirondelle, an eight-passenger Belmond-style river barge, your home for the next six nights.
Relish a week ...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond Hirondelle
This morning’s cruise takes you to St. Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France. Enjoy lunch on board whilst the barge winds along the Rhone Rhine Canal to meet the Saone River, the...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond Hirondelle
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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond Hirondelle
A morning cruise down the broad and stately River Saone takes you onto the pretty Canal du Centre and Fragnes.
After lunch, take a short ride to visit the historic city of Beaune...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond Hirondelle
Relax this morning as the barge begins a beautiful cruise along the Canal du Centre. Back in the canal environment you may disembark the barge at a lock, bicycle alongside or walk and k...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: BelmondHirondelle
This morning a leisurely cruise takes you to St Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre which is your final destination.
After lunch visit Chateau de Chamirey, a f...
Meal: Breakfast
Bid adieu to your floating home and friendly crew before you are transferred to your hotel at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Accommodation
Hotel Esprit St. Germain, Paris
Hotel Esprit Saint Germain has been designed along the lines of a private residence. Ideally situated in the heart of Paris, this is a very Parisian hotel intimate, warm, five-star and stunningly designed with real loving care put into each of its 28 rooms and lounges. Clients are welcomed as if they were guests in a friends home with a personalized and dedicated service, enjoying complimentary drinks as they sit by the fireplace in the living room. The individually designed luxurious guest rooms and suites are a combination of stylish interior, leather, rich fabrics and warm colors with modern technology. Some rooms have original 18th century beams as well as either purple or green slate bathrooms.
Belmond Hirondelle
Explore France from the unique accommodations of a luxury barge. Decorated in soft country shades, the Belmond Hirondelle's relaxed atmosphere is perfectly in tune with the gentle scenery outside. Large picture windows and skylights flood the airy lounge with natural sunlight, making it the ideal spot to relax and watch rural France pass by. Spend leisurely hours on the sun deck and sip Champagne as day fades into night. Enjoy a gourmet supper in the dining room, and then return outside to gaze at stars sparkling in the navy sky above. Your day draws to a close in one of four spacious cabins, each with an en suite shower. This spacious barge can comfortably welcome eight people on board: it is the perfect place to reconnect with family and friends in true Orient-Express style.
The cancellation policy is applicable to journey price, single supplements, intra tour air, extensions and other tour related arrangements. Penalties are valid from date of reservation until:
- 120 days or more before departure: 10% per person
- 119 to 90 days before departure: 20%
- 89 to 60 days before departure: 50%
- 59 days or less and en route: 100%
Travcoa will only reimburse according to our cancellation policy.
8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 6 Dinners
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