| La Nouvelle Etoile |
Rating  : Ultra-Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 8
Number of Cabins: 4
Size of Vessel: 129 ft in length
Number of Crew: 5
Cruise Region: Alsace & Lorraine
Other Regions Sailed: Champagne, Northern Burgundy, Northern France, Germany
Whole Boat Charters starting at $42,200
Prices (per person) starting at $5,490
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 La Nouvelle Etoile |
La Nouvelle Etoile sets the standards in the barging world for luxury, sophistication, and modern amenities. With spacious suites,
hand-crafted teakwood furnishings, and extras like Internet access, an on-board hot tub, and exercise facilities, it's easy to see
why La Nouvelle Etoile is a favorite among seasoned and novice barge travelers alike.
La Nouvelle Etoile offers an enormous amount of spacious comfort to her guests by limiting guests to just 8 where other barges of the
same size might book double the number of guests or more. Therefore, you'll never feel cramped and you'll love the personalized service
provided by the crew, as well.
Jan and Diana Meijer, the owners of La Nouvelle Etoile, work hard to ensure your every need and wish will be anticipated while on board.
Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout - from the custom made dining table set with Wedgwood china and Christofle silver in
the dining area to the selection of fine linens, and fresh flowers and fruit found in each suite. The warm furnishings invite you to
relax and enjoy your time inside the vessel, and the comfortable patio furniture on the deck creates an inviting atmosphere perfect
for enjoying the sun and the breathtaking passing scenery.
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La Nouvelle Etoile is a revelation for all discerning barging clients. Her magnificent, spacious suites,
each with sumptuous private bathroom with double wash basins, oversized showers and refined decor
are a marvel to behold.
Suites feature large windows that are right on the water's edge - not small portholes in the ceiling or above eye level,
so you can enjoy the sights even from your stateroom. Each suite also offers Internet access with flat-screen monitors and satellite TV,
king size beds that can be converted to twins, ample storage space, and a safety deposit box.
One suite is fully wheelchair accessible. In addition, La Nouvelle Etoile offers an elevator from salon level to stateroom level for
complete handicap accessibility.
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- Mouthwatering gourmet cuisine served on-board each day including -
- Breakfasts with locally baked pastries, fresh fruit, cereals, eggs cooked to order, yogurt, juices, and coffee
- Lunch buffets featuring salads, quiches, pâtés, breads, fruit, cheeses, and desserts
- Four-course dinners featuring savory main courses and decadent desserts
- Evening meals conclude with coffee, tee, chocolates, and digestifs served in the salon
- Open bar and wines with meals
- 220 and 110 Volt power outlets and hair dryers provided in each suite
- Internet access in each suite
- Elevator from deck to deck
- Spacious outside deck with lounge chairs and an electric canopy
- Hot tub on foredeck
- Self service laundry facilities
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Exercise room
- Touring bicycles
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Sunday - After being met by the driver you will be taken to La Nouvelle Etoile which will be moored in Nancy for a wonderful
champagne welcome. You will have the afternoon to relax. The barge will stay in Nancy tonight where you will enjoy your first of
many gourmet meals on board.
Monday - You will enjoy a leisurely morning cruise to Einville and then return to Nancy for a walking tour of the city beginning
at the elegant Place Stanislas. Flanked by handsome Baroque palaces and enclosed by ornate gold and wrought iron entry gates, the square
is considered one of the grandest in all of France. The Art Nouveau movement originated in Nancy. You may visit the Musee de l'Ecole
De Nancy to see its fine collection.
Tuesday - After a morning cruise past tidy farms and pasturelands you'll be driven to the privately owned Château de
Fleville. This graceful Renaissance residence adjoins a 14th century castle keep. The interiors are richly furnished with 18th
century antiques. You'll then return to the barge moored in the peaceful village of Schneckenbush for the night.
Wednesday - Each day traveled on the canal the barge has been gradually climbing to the crest of the Vosges Mountains.
After navigating two tunnels carved into the mountaintop, the barge will encounter the Inclined Plane at Arzviller. This unique
lock allows a barge to glide effortlessly up or down the mountainside using a system of weights and balances.
A short drive along the way will take you to the Christaller of Harz village where fine crystal is still blown by hand. La Nouvelle
Etoile continues to cruise through the Zorn Valley where the surrounding hilltops are dotted with ruins of feudal castles. Tonight's
overnight stay will be in Lutzelbourg.
Thursday - This morning the barge will wind her way through the heart of Saverne, past the regal 18th century Bishop's Palace.
From Saverne you'll enjoy an afternoon drive along the Route du Vin d'Alsace to the old fortified town of Obernai where you will visit
the Market Square and the 14th century ramparts that surround the city. You'll stop along the way to taste some of the best Alsatian
wines.
Friday - Today the cruise will finish in the busy port of Strasbourg. Your afternoon tour of Strasbourg includes the folk
museum and the 11th century Gothic cathedral, leaving enough time to stroll around to explore the fine shops. Returning to the barge
late in the afternoon, you will enjoy your last gourmet dinner on board and a farewell party.
Saturday - After your last elegant breakfast you will be driven to either your hotel, train station or the airport.
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