Cruise France by River Barge in Burgundy
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- 7 day/6 night barge trip in France in Southern Burgundy, on the Canal du Centre and River Saône, from St. Leger to Lyon, France.
- Stay in comfortable accommodations on board our elegant, privately chartered hotel-barge, exploring the “soul” of this region from our “floating country inn.”
- Enjoy Bike, walk, motor and walking excursions into famous cities and towns of the region (St. Leger, Chagny, Chalon Sur Saône, Tournus, Mâcon, Lyon) full of gardens, renowned art and architecture, and famous vineyards (Messanges, Santenay, Remigny).
- Feast on superb gourmet regional French cuisine, exquisite 4-course dinners, superb wines and French wine tastings, and experience caring service.
- Celebrate a French "Toast" with several wine tastings at famous vineyards during the cruise.
- Come early to Paris, France or extend your trip at the end of our river cruise to go shopping in Paris and exploring in the “City of Light.”
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- Double occupancy, fully air-conditioned cabin accommodations aboard the barge, including full bathroom and shower in each cabin.
- Transportation to and from the barge: from your arrival from Paris at the Le Creusot TGV train station; and from your departure from Lyon at the Gare Perrache train station, back to Paris.
- All meals while on the barge, from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the last morning, including wine and beverages served with lunch and dinner. Certain of the more rare chateau-bottled vintage wines may be excluded.
- Private coach transportation on daily sightseeing excursions with a guide and entrance fees.
- Bilingual guide services throughout the trip.
- The use of bicycles to ride on the towpaths.
- Use of an onboard laptop computer for emails, since there are places along the route where cell service is not available. A small charge is levied to cover costs of service.
- One AdventureWomen Associate.
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This morning you’ll arrive at Charles de Gaulle Airport in Paris, France and transfer to one of two Paris train stations (Bercy or Gare de Lyon) for your TGV (high speed train) to Le Creusot, in Saône-et-Loire in Burgundy where you will be picked ...
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- Round trip airfare from the U.S. to Paris, train from Paris to Le Creusot, and from Lyon to Paris.
- Optional hot air balloon excursion, booked separately with the balloon company but coordinated by the barge crew. The 2014 price was 250 Euros (approximately $331 USD as of August 2014 exchange rates).
- Gratuities for the barge crew (suggested tip of approximately $200 U.S. Dollars per participant).
Notification of cancellations must be received in writing. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure date, and 50% of the registration deposit is non-refundable. For cancellations received 60 89 days prior to the trip departure date: 50% of the total trip cost is non-refundable. For cancellations received 1-59 days prior to the trip departure date: 100% of the total trip cost is non - refundable.
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