'La Belle Époque' - Burgundy Canal
European Canal Barge Cruises
Graceful ‘La Belle Époque’ cruises the Burgundy Canal between Venarey-les-Laumes and Tanlay. Enjoy several private experiences during this relaxing journey, including wine and Champagne tastings, a falconry display and a gourmet lunch ashore, as well as meetings with owners of two historic châteaux.
- Local Experiences
- Luxury
- Wine
Day 1
Meet in Paris for transfer to ‘La Belle Époque,’ moored at Venarey-les-Laumes. After a welcome reception, enjoy dinner on board.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
After a morning cruise, visit Chteau de Commarin for a private visit hosted by Count Bertrand de Vogue that includes a falconry display.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Visit 12th-century Fontenay Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with its peaceful gardens and beautiful cloisters. Return to the barge for a cruise to Ravières.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Visit Maison Taisne Riocour for a Champagne tasting. Then drive to Chteau de Ricey-Bas for a private gourmet lunch ashore with the Baroness. After a stroll through the gardens, return to the barge for a leisurely cruise to Ancy-le-Franc with opportunities for walking or cycling on the towpath.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
Visit historic Chteau d'Ancy-le-Franc, dating from the 16th century. Rejoin the barge for a leisurely afternoon cruise to Lezinnes.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
Cruise to the final mooring at Tanlay today. Visit the vineyards and town of Chablis for a private tasting at Domaine Laroche that includes a tour of the 1,000-year-old monastic cellars. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner to celebrate the cruise week.
La Belle Époque
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Disembark in Tanlay after breakfast for your transfer back to Paris, where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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At Abercrombie & Kent, we strive at every turn to redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our approach combines singular service — such as a private passage by road and lake through the Andes, or a maximum group size of only 12 guests on each Galápagos shore excursion — with insider-access opportunities unlike any you have experienced before. A&K lets you discover Machu Picchu through the eyes of its former resident archaeologist, and introduces you to Incan culture firsthand, through an exclusive meeting with a Incan family.
In these and myriad other ways, Abercrombie & Kent consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty — and no A&K journey is complete without that extra, unexpected "and" that makes your experience unique and unforgettable. Choose from a Luxury Small Group Journey, the finest group travel experience in the world; a Connections Journey, which combines A&K’s renowned service with unbeatable value; A Marco Polo Journey to an exotic locale or local festival; a private Signature Series itinerary; or a custom Tailor Made luxury journey created just for you. When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are endless.
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