La Nouvelle Etoile |
Barge Information
Rating  :
Ultra-Deluxe
Number
of Passengers: 8
Number of Cabins:
4
Size of
Vessel: 129 ft in length
Number of Crew:
5
Cruise
Region: Champagne
Other Regions Sailed: Upper
Loire, Northern Burgundy, Alsace & Lorraine,
Northern France & Paris, Germany,
Holland &
Belgium
2012 Whole Boat Charters for 8
starting at
$46,900
2012
Prices (per person) starting at
$6,150
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Nouvelle Etoile |
Overview
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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Accommodations
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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Amenities
- 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, pates,
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
- Regional and fine wines served with lunch and
dinner
- Open bar
- 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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Sample Itinerary
Champagne & Brie
Sunday - After
being met by La Nouvelle Etoile's driver you will taken
to the barge which will be moored in the heart of Paris
for a wonderful champagne welcome. You will have the
afternoon to relax as the barge sails down the Seine
past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. The barge will
moor the first night in the Latin Quarter where you will
enjoy the first of many gourmet meals on
board.
Monday - Enjoy a morning cruise out
of Paris onto the Marne River where you will have lunch
and then visit the magnificent Chateau of
Vaux-le-Vicomte. You will re-join the barge in Meaux in
time to stroll around the town and visit the
cathedral.
Tuesday - This morning the
barge cruises from Meaux to La Ferte with an afternoon
visit to Coulommiers, one of the centers of Brie cheese
making. You will enjoy a tasting of the various Brie
cheeses with a master cheese maker, along with wines
from his excellent cellar.
Wednesday - You
are now in Champagne as the barge makes her way to
Charly-sur-Marne. Stop to enjoy the wonderful champagne
of a small family vineyard before an afternoon cruise to
Chateau Thierry, the scene of American battles during
World War I. There will be an optional trip to visit
Belleau Wood battlefield.
Thursday - The
Marne River takes you through vine-covered hills dotted
with small wine villages to the delightful little town
of Damery. Here you will visit the vast cellars of Moet
& Chandon and a private tasting of the
champagne.
Friday - The barge leaves the
Marne River for a small canal leading to Epernay. You
will visit the Abbey of Hautvilliers where the monk Dom
Perignon first made champagne. After an afternoon drive
to Reims Cathedral you'll return to La Nouvelle Etoile
for your last gourmet dinner on board and a farewell
party.
Saturday - After your last elegant
breakfast on board, you will be driven to either your
hotel or the airport.
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