Bike and Barge Tours in Burgundy

Build in 2001, the barge that we have selected for you is a luxury motor river boat with all the modern facilities demanded by our curising clientele. The barge is air conditioned, has central heating and varnished wood interior with grante and marble surface. The barge also has two powerful engines for maximum reliability and manoeuvrability at 21.4 m long and 3.9 m wide.

The barge can find moorings at secluded, intimate, or central locations excluded by many other vessels; escape the crowds or city central, the choice is yours. The barge is helmed by and experienced English skipper assisted by the host. Taking the helm is a great experience and is open to all our guests under the expert supervision of the skipper.

** This tour can be modified according to your own needs desires. If you would like a tour that is shorter maybe a 6 days 5 nights or would like to come with 10 friends, contact us we will be glad to recommend other barges and adapt the route according to your request.

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Life Aboard the Barge

Master Cabin with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, desk, opening skylight. En-suite bath, shower, toilet and hand basin set in marble top.

Guest Cabin with two single bunks, desk, wardrobe, opening skylight. En-suite toilet shower and wash basin set in marble.

Crew cabin, fully self contained crew accommodation situated in the bows with own entrance.

Saloon with large fitted sofa seating for six.

Wheelhouse which is very comfortable and has a seating for 8 persons arranged around a circular hand crafted table with leather inlay, teak flooring, and stereo radio with CD changer.

Cuisine

Guests arriving onboard are welcomed with the Captain's Champagne Reception, and for your convenience the bar remains available at your behest. Throughout the journey you will enjoy wines of the region including artisan wines from the very vineyards and villages you pass each day. Continental breakfast, fresh fruit, yogurts, croissants, tea and coffee are served aboard in the mornings.

Burgundy is renowned for the quality of its food and lovers of French food will enjoy the region's specialities; cheese, Charolais beef, mustard sauces, blackcurrants and escargot.Delicious light lunches are prepared and served aboard, or taken as a picnic ashore depending on location and weather. Evening meals are taken ashore at excellent local restaurants dotted along the route, or by excursion to other towns and villages in the surrounding area.