L' Art de Vivre

12 passenger First Class

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Description

Come along on this fabulous cruise on the Lower Nivernais Canal and the Yonne River, one of the most lovely parts of Burgundy. L’ Art de Vivre is an 8 passenger barge outfitted to offer comfort and pure contentment for its passengers. With four twin or double staterooms and a spa-pool on the deck, you will feel pampered and indulged. A visit to beautiful Auxerre and its elegant clock tower and magnificent cathedral as well as to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most charming villages in all of Burgundy, will make this an unforgettable experience.

Highlights include:

  • Explore enchanting Auxerre and its magnificent cathedral
    Private wine tasting of Chablis and Petit Chablis in the cellars of a renowned Domaine

  • Tour Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy

  • Visit the picturesque town of Vezelay and its hilltop basilica

  • Visit elegant Château de Bazoches

  • Optional hot air ballooning

  • Excellent towpath for walking and cycling

  • “Biking Plus” option available

  • Dinner at the 5 Star Château de Vault-de-Lugny

General Information

  • Length: 100 feet

  • 8 passengers

  • 4 Crew

  • 4 twin/double staterooms

  • individual en suite

  • Centrally Heated

  • Air conditioned

  • Heated Spa-pool

  • 8 touring bikes

  • 1 air-conditioned Mini-bus

  • WiFi


Accommodations & Pricing 2022

State Room per person
$4,950. Value
$5,790. Regular

Single Supplement
$1,850. Value
$2,100. Regular

Charter Max. 6 pax.
$34,600. Value
$40,000. Regular

Charter Max. 7 pax.
$35,800. Value
$41,500. Regular

Charter Max. 8 pax.
$37,000 Value
$43, 000. Regular

2022 Sunday Departures

Value Season
March 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
July 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21
October 9, 16, 23

Regular Season
May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10
August  28
September 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct 2


Sample Itinerary

Sunday

Auxerre
Guests are met at the **designated meeting point and transferred to the barge which is moored in Auxerre. 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 on board.

Auxerre

Auxerre

Monday

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 at family run winery, Jean-Marc Brocard, will introduce you to some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner on board.

Chateau de Bazoches

Chateau de Bazoches

Tuesday

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 town of Mailly-la-Ville. Dinner on board.

 

L' Art de Vivre itinerary

L' Art de Vivre itinerary

Wednesday

Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois 
This morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval market village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before dinner ashore at a local auberge.

Thursday

Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne 
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Lunch on board followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne Valley to arrive at Lucy-sur-Yonne. Dinner on board.

Le Saussois

Le Saussois

Friday

Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to Chevroches. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later remodeled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday

Chevroches 
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to the **designated drop off point. After breakfast, you will depart L’ Art de Vivre and be transferred to the La Roche Migennes train station at 10:00 am in time to catch the 10:24am train to Paris. 

Picturesque-Vezelay

Picturesque-Vezelay

On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. 

** The pick-up time at the Hotel Westminster in Paris is  2pm. Other arrangements can be made with charters.

Your Cruise Includes:

Transfers between Paris and the hotel barge (the approximate transfer duration is 2hrs 30mins), a luxury 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 4 crew and use of barge facilities, which include bicycles and spa-pool