'L'Art de Vivre' - Canal du Nivernais
European Canal Barge Cruises
Celebrate the art of fine living in traditional Burgundian style aboard relaxing ‘L’Art de Vivre.’ Cruise past hillside vineyards, and visit medieval villages with half-timbered houses and spectacular churches. In Chablis, visit Domaine Laroche for a private wine tasting and lunch. Admire the beautiful Romanesque basilica in Vézelay, and explore 12th-century Château de Bazoches.
- Luxury
Day 1
Meet in Paris for transfer to ‘L’Art de Vivre,’ moored at Auxerre. After a welcome reception, enjoy a fine dinner.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Dinner
Day 2
Cruise past vineyard-clad hillsides to Vincelles. After lunch, visit Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stone used to build some of France's most famous buildings. Then visit the cellars of Bailly Lapierre to taste sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3
Return to Auxerre, the original capital of Lower Burgundy, to explore the medieval town center and fine churches. This afternoon, pass rich pasturelands with grazing Charolais cattle as the barge cruises to Mailly-la-Ville.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4
Head to the celebrated wine village of Chablis for a tasting at the prestigious Domaine Laroche followed by lunch. In the afternoon, cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, home to an international rock climbing center.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5
The morning cruise is through the picturesque Yonne Valley to Lucy-sur-Yonne. After lunch on board, visit Vézelay with its Romanesque Basilique Ste-Madeleine. There is time to browse in the craft shops and take in the fine views before returning to the barge.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6
After breakfast, cruise through the beautiful countryside to Chevroches. In the afternoon, visit Chteau de Bazoches, home of the Marquis de Vauban, one of the foremost military engineers of his age. The chteau’s illustrious list of visitors includes King Philippe-Auguste and Richard the Lionheart. This evening's farewell dinner celebrates the cruise week.
L'art De Vivre
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7
Disembark after breakfast and transfer back to Paris, where your journey ends.
Meals: Breakfast
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At Abercrombie & Kent, we strive at every turn to redefine your notion of what is possible on a vacation. Our approach combines singular service — such as a private passage by road and lake through the Andes, or a maximum group size of only 12 guests on each Galápagos shore excursion — with insider-access opportunities unlike any you have experienced before. A&K lets you discover Machu Picchu through the eyes of its former resident archaeologist, and introduces you to Incan culture firsthand, through an exclusive meeting with a Incan family.
In these and myriad other ways, Abercrombie & Kent consistently goes above and beyond the call of duty — and no A&K journey is complete without that extra, unexpected "and" that makes your experience unique and unforgettable. Choose from a Luxury Small Group Journey, the finest group travel experience in the world; a Connections Journey, which combines A&K’s renowned service with unbeatable value; A Marco Polo Journey to an exotic locale or local festival; a private Signature Series itinerary; or a custom Tailor Made luxury journey created just for you. When it comes to discovering the world, the possibilities are endless.
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