“Magali and Nicholas have been professionals in the barging industry for over 15 years.”
A recently converted six-passenger boat which will be cruising along the Burgundy canal between Escommes and Dijon in 2015.
Preserved is the original aspect of a cargo barge, with two upper decks. The first sundeck is waiting for sunbathers with inviting deck furniture and an outdoor kitchen, while the second deck is directly accessible from the corridor leading from the cabins and out to a hot tub.
Inside, a large skylight brings a great sense of open space and illuminates the 50 square-meter dining room. Further on, three double bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, and including a single or double bedded suite, are just waiting to welcome guests in the very best conditions.
Magali and Nicholas have been professionals in the barging industry for over 15 years and have been working as tour guide and captain for many renowned companies such as Continentale de Croisières, European Waterways, French Country Waterways, Tango and Fandango, Saroche, and Prosperité.
This long experience with hotel barges has helped them convert their own barge into a welcoming luxury boat.
They will be proposing various cruises, going from half board three-day cruises to full board six-day cruises.
In between these, they also want to develop a new concept where the passengers take care of their own meals, either cooking on board in the fully equipped kitchen or going out to local restaurants, while the crew is in charge of the navigation.
Cabin
- Three cabins all with ensuite bathroom/shower
- Cabin 1 and 2 – 12 m2 (130 sq ft). One Queen or two twin beds
- Cabin 3 – 15 m2 (160 sq ft). One Queen or two twin beds
- Individually controlled AC
- Two bathrobes and hair dryer
- Safe in the closet
- Opening portholes
- Light blocking covers for portholes
- Original painting of regional scenes
Public area
- Open Salon and Dining room
- Writing desk
- Dvd player and iPod dock
- Wi-Fi and computer with internet access
Deck
- 40 metres (131 Feet) Long
- 2 Sun Decks
- Hot tub on front sun deck
- Main sun deck with canopy
- Chef’s herb garden
- “La Plancha” Barbecue
- 6 bicycles, 21-gears
7 days, 6 nights, half board cruise Escommes to Dijon
Saturday, day one – Escommes to Vandenesse:
Guests are met in Dijon train station at 3.00 pm and transferred to the barge moored in Escommes.
Welcome drink on board, presentation of the boat and the crew.
Cocktail cruise to Vandenesse (8 locks)
Dinner on board. (included)
Sunday, day two – Vandenesse to Pont d’Ouche:
Morning visit to Chateauneuf en Auxois, visit of the 12th century castle and its medieval village.
Lunch in Chateauneuf. (at guest’s expense)
Afternoon cruise to Pont d’Ouche, walking and cycling opportunities (11 locks).
« Home hosted « dinner at a local family. (included)
Monday, day three – Pont d’Ouche to La Bussière:
Morning cruise to La Bussière ( 6 locks).
Lunch on board.(included)
Afternoon visit of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, guided tour of the charity hospital from the 15th century, free time for shopping.
Dinner at a local restaurant at l’Abbaye de La Bussière. (at guest’s expense)
Tuesday, day four – La Bussière to Lock 34:
After breakfast, we drive to Dijon to explore the capital of the dukes and its rich and colored market with our chef who will help guests choosing their lunch and prepare it on board “ à la plancha” on our outdoor kitchen.
Lunch on board (included) and afternoon cruise to La Bussière ( 8 locks).
Dinner at lock 34, an authentic lock house reconverted into a welcoming « guinguette » where you will try the owner original cuisine. (at guest’s expense)
Wednesday, day five – Lock 34 to Fleurey:
Morning cruise to Fleurey ( 8 locks ).
Lunch at the petit repère du goût in Fleurey. (at guest’s expense).
Afternoon wine tasting in Vosne-Romanée at Armelle Rion family domaine to taste prestigious wines and then drive to Clos de Vougeot chateau owned by the knights of the Tastevin.
Dinner on board (included).
Thursday, day six – Fleurey to Dijon:
Day cruise to Dijon ( 13 locks).
Morning visit to l’Or des Valois , a truffle farm where we will experience truffle hunting with dogs .
Lunch at the truffle farm. (included)
End of cruise to Dijon
Farewell dinner on board. (included)
Friday, day seven – Dijon:
After breakfast, guests disembark and transfer to Dijon train station.
Rates 2019
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What is included?
Full board:
Prices include: transfer from and to Dijon train station to the barge, full continental breakfast on board, lunches and dinners on board, open bar, excursions, bicycles.
Not included: Airfare, transfers to the meeting point and return, crew gratuities.
