Caprice
2004
Southern Burgundy
and Eastern Loire
Seven days/six nights
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The Caprice is a Dutch-built barge of infinite charm, combining comfort and elegance in equal measure. The main deck includes a spacious sundeck, a saloon with bar area and dining room, while the lower deck includes 11 comfortable cabins with en-suite bathroom. The Caprice launches a new itinerary for 2003 through Burgundy from the famous wine country to the histoic Gallo-Roman area. She follow the lovely Canal Du Centre in charming pastoral landscapes and the world-famous Burgundy vineyards. Visits include a private wine tasting at an 800 year old Chateau and a visit to a famous chocolate maker. |
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Highlights
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Itinerary
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Saturday ~ The meeting place is at 2:30 p.m. The Hotel Regina Paris. This elegant hotel has 120 rooms and suites and is very well located, with the Louvre and the Opera nearby. The address is 2 Place Des Pyramides 75001 PARIS. Tel: 33.(0)1.42.60.31.10 - Fax: 33.(0)1.40 15 95 16. Email: reservaqtion@regina-hotel.com Website www.regina-hotel.com Coach transfer to TGV and fast train to Le Creusot followed by another coach transfer to the boat moored in Chagny. Welcoming cocktail aboard the Caprice followed by a cruise ton the Canal du Centre to the wine growing village of Santenay. Dinner on board. |
| Sunday ~ Excursion to Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy. Guided visit of the 15 C Charity Hospice and masterpiece of late medieval architecture, with free time tostroll around town. Cruise to saint-Leger-Sur-Dheune, passing through many locks which provides a good opportunity to walk or cycle along the tow path.. Dinner on board. |
| Monday ~ Visit to Margaret of Burgundy's 12 C Chateau at nearby Couches, traveling past many signs of the regions medieval legacy. Tasting of wines made by the Chateau owners son, Emmanuel Cayot. Cruise to Monchanin, the highest point on the Canal du Centre. Dinner on board. |
| Tuesday ~ Cruise through spectacular scenery to Montceau-Les-Mines. Drive to Cluny for a guided tour of the remains of the famous Benedictine Abbey founded in 910 a.d. by Willian the Pious. Dinner on board. |
| Wednesday ~ Morning cruise through rural scenery to the village of Genelard. Excursion to the city of Autun, founded by Augustus where the remains of a Roman theater and two decorative city gates can still be seen. Visit the cathedral of Saint Lazare and the medieval district with its winding cobbled streets. Dinner on board. |
| Thursday ~ Drive to the town of La Clayette to visit the premises of master chocolate maker Bernard Dufoux with possible visit to the automobile museum in the 14C castle. Cruise to Paray-Le-Monial where the 12 C basilica was built as a smaller reproduction of the abbey chruch of Cluny. Time to stroll around the town center. Farewell gala dinner on board. |
| Friday ~ After breakfast transfer to Paris by TGV to Paris Gare de Lyon, arriving at 2 p.m. |
The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks. Excursions/mooring places and the route may be modified without prior notification due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Caprice
DECK PLAN
This Cruise offers great opportunities to bicycle and walk the tow paths. |
FEATURES
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ROUTES: Eastern Burgundy and French-Comte Besancon to Verdun-sur-Doubs CRUISE ON CANAL: 50% CRUISE ON RIVER: CRUISE ON RIVER: CRUISE ON CANAL: 100%
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TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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Accommodation |
Main season in USD $ |
from Oct.23 |
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Charter 21 guests |
$37,810 |
$32,110 |
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6 Nights per person |
$1,990pp dbl |
$1,690pp dbl |
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Single Occupancy Sup.in twin/dbl cabin |
$470 |
$470 |
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prices. "Charters" and supplements not discounted.
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