| Absoluut2 |
Rating  : Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 8
Number of Cabins: 4
Size of Vessel: 128 ft in length
Number of Crew: 4
Cruise Region: Upper Loire
Other Regions Sailed: Champagne, Northern Burgundy, Holland
Whole Boat Charters starting at $32,200
Prices (per person) starting at $4,325
Charter Pricing for 6 Passengers Available
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 Absoluut2 |
Absoluut2 is a custom built motor yacht originally commissioned as a private luxury cruiser in 1994. Quiet, smooth, and well
appointed, this barge takes boating on the inland waterways to another level. With over 30 years experience in the hospitality
industry and 15 years cruising the waterways of Europe the owners of Absoluut2, John and Ienka Baker, along with the rest of
the highly professional crew will do everything possible to ensure that your every wish is granted and your expectations
exceeded.
The vessel offers comfortable accommodations and superb amenities ensuring that cruising aboard Absoluut2 is a fantastic
way to see the best of the European countryside. Gourmands will also delight in the delicious continental cuisine served on board.
Using only the best and freshest ingredients, the chef combines local delicacies with a splash of original flair.
Adventures abound during your journey, including the opportunity to soar over the countryside in a hot air balloon or to tour
alongside the vessel on a bicycle. Perhaps you prefer to see the sites while soaking in the on-deck hot tub. Whatever your
preference, you'll love the magical vistas to be found around every bend.
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The spacious cabins aboard Absoluut2 have been furnished with every comfort in mind. Each cabin offers beds that can be configured
as either two twins or one queen, as well as an en-suite bathroom.
Cabins are also equipped with a Sony flat screen television with satellite and a DVD player. Rooms also feature Internet connections.
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- Gourmet cuisine typically featuring:
- Continental breakfast featuring a selection of freshly baked goods as well as cereals, fruit and yogurt
- Buffet style lunch including a selection of salads, quiches, omelets, local cheeses and dessert
- Four-course dinner with an appetizer, main course, cheese course, and dessert
- Open bar
- Delicious local wines
- Shaded sundeck with dining for 8 people
- On-deck hot tub and exercise bicycle
- DVD library of latest releases & old time favorites
- Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Touring bicycles
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Sunday - A member of the crew will meet you at your hotel in Paris in the afternoon and your air conditioned
Mercedes transports you to Absoluut2 moored in Auxerre. After a champagne reception and an introduction to the barge,
there is time to take a walk through the medieval streets of this old market town before your first dinner onboard.
Monday - A short drive takes you to the wine area of Chablis. Here you'll visit the town before partaking in a
private tour and wine tasting at a family run 11th century cellar. This afternoon the barge cruises down the River Yonne
to the pretty village of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne.
Tuesday - This morning you'll visit Auxerre, the historic capital of lower Burgundy and one of the loveliest
towns in France. Renaissance houses surround the Gaillarde clock tower, a city landmark since 1483 and the abbey
church and cloisters of St. Germain are just a short walk away. You'll return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon
cruise to Sens.
Wednesday - Sens is dominated by the Cathedral of St. Etienne which was the first Cathedral built in the Gothic
style (circa 1140). Thomas à Becket spent time here in exile from England and the Cathedral is justly famous for its
stained glass windows. This afternoon's cruise on the River Seine brings the barge to the picturesque village of
Moret-sur-Loing made famous in the paintings of Alfred Sisley.
Thursday - The day begins with an excursion to the Château Vaux-le-Vicomte and its fabulous gardens by Le
Notre (of Versailles fame) Some 20,000 workmen were employed in the construction of this magnificent 17th -century
masterpiece, designed by Le Vau and decorated by Le Brun. From now on the barge cruises on the Canal de Loing, a
perfect opportunity to cycle or stroll along the towpath alongside the barge to its mooring at Nemours.
Friday - After a relaxed breakfast, a scenic drive through the forest brings you to the Château of Fontainebleau.
Known as the "House of the Centuries", every French monarch since Francois I to Napoléon III has left his mark on this
magnificent château. You'll carry on cruising during lunch and through the afternoon to the final mooring at
Montargis situated at the beginning of the Canal de Briare. Completed in 1642, this is the oldest canal in France.
Tonight you'll celebrate with a special farewell dinner.
Saturday - After breakfast, the barge will disembark and transfer you back to your hotel in Paris where your
tour ends.
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