L'Art de Vivre
Sunday, Day 1
AUXERRE
Guests are met at Laroche Migennes train station at
16.45 or at the designated hotel in Auxerre at 17.15
and transferred to L'Art de Vivre. Following a
Champagne Welcome, you are free to explore the
medieval town of Auxerre or take a stroll along the
banks of the river Yonne before returning for dinner
aboard.
Monday, Day 2
AUXERRE TO VINCELLES
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad
hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. The
afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the
most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in
one of the town's aged cellars will introduce you to
some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines.
Dinner aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3
VINCELLES TO MAILLY LA VILLE
After breakfast, our excursion is to the medieval
town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower
Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine churches
and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then
return to the hotel barge for a cruise southwards
through rich pasturelands past grazing Charolais
cattle to the market town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner
aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4
MAILLY LA VILLE TO LE SAUSSOIS
This morning, we visit the charming 14th century
medieval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful
villages in France, on an excursion through delightful
countryside. After lunch at a wonderful auberge, we
return to the hotel barge and cruise past the cliffs at
Le Saussois where an international climbing centre
creates a stunning setting. There will also be the
opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before
returning for dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5
LE SAUSSOIS TO LUCY-SUR-YONNE
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of
V�zelay, one of Burgundy's most famous treasures
with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene,
craft shops and fine views of the surrounding
countryside. In the afternoon, we cruise the Yonne
valley to arrive at Lucy-sur-Yonne. Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6
LUCY-SUR-YONNE TO CLAMECY
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside takes
us to Clamecy. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit
the town, the Collegiale de St Martin and also the
Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets
lined with ancient buildings also present an
opportunity for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit
the Chateau de Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors
included Richard the Lionheart and which was later
remodelled by Mar�chal Vauban. Captain's farewell
dinner aboard.
Saturday, Day 7
CLAMECY
After breakfast disembark the hotel barge and transfer
to Laroche Migennes train station at 10am, in time for
the 10.24am train to Paris Bercy.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On
alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.
Daily Itinerary Aboard - Seven Days/Six Nights
L'Art de Vivre started life as a Scottish lumber carrier and has been carefully transformed by skilled craftsmen into a floating celebration of the Burgundian "good life".
Your crew of four comprises a Captain, Master Chef, Tour Guide and Hostess, all with a love of the Nivernais Canal and secure in the knowledge that their vessel
represents "L'Art de Vivre" itself. The region simply oozes charm and the cruise is a journey back in time along a magical waterway.
100 FEET LONG
8 PASSENGERS
4 CREW
4 TWIN/DOUBLE
STATEROOMS
AIR-CONDITIONED
CENTRALLY HEATED
SPA-POOL
8 TOURING BIKES
1 AIR-CONDITIONED
MINIBUS
17
Le Chateau de Bazoches
1 MERLOT 3 CHARDONNAY
4 PINOT NOIR2 SAUVIGNON
Cruise Burgundy - Aboard the 8 passenger L'Art de Vivre

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