| Elisabeth |
Rating  : First Class
Number of Passengers: 6
Number of Cabins: 3
Size of Vessel: 100 ft in length
Number of Crew: 4
Cruise Region: Northern Burgundy - Two Itineraries
Other Regions Sailed: None
Whole Boat Charters starting at $21,000
Prices (per person) starting at $4,100
Charter Pricing for 4 & 5 Passengers Available
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 Elisabeth |
Enjoy a private week cruising on 18th century canals, through moss-covered locks in a land where time seems to stand still. Visit a vineyard, step back in time to explore a
historic château or basilica, bicycle into the nearest village for coffee in the square, or just sip champagne on the deck as unspoiled landscapes float by.
The classic Elisabeth is traditional in feeling; but modern amenities such as air conditioning and central heating, as well as a recent refurbishment by owners Peter and Sheena
Jenner bring it squarely into the present. Warm accent pieces and an abundance of plants help to create a true "home away from home."
Guests can make full use of the spacious salon with its comfortable seating, library, well-stocked bar, and stereo system. Many a memorable meal is served in style in the dining
area, while buffet lunches are offered "al fresco" in the summer. Seating on the flower-lined deck or in the wheelhouse offers more choices: curl up with a good book or just watch
the scenery drift by!
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Elisabeth's three cozy cabins, each with en-suite baths, are aptly named for the wine villages of Chablis, Irancy, and Coulanges. Each of the three identical cabins can be configured
with one large queen bed or two twin beds.
Cabins are fully air conditioned and heated. Fresh flowers, chocolates, hair dryers and elegant toiletries in the bath - these are some of the little touches that ensure sweet dreams!
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- Scrumptious gourmet dining featuring:
- Continental breakfast including pastries, yogurt, fruit, and more
- Lunch featuring a variety of salads and quiches
- A four-course evening meal starting with salads, then moving on to a delicious local entrée, followed by cheese and dessert courses
- Open bar and fantastic local wines
- Air conditioning and central heating
- Covered wheelhouse with ample seating
- Deck with arm chairs and dining tables with umbrellas
- Wi-Fi Internet throughout vessel
- Touring bicycles
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April and May
Saturday - Your journey starts with an afternoon pick up in Paris after which you are driven to the Elisabeth moored in the delightful château village
of Tanlay. Settle in after a champagne reception and maybe take a stroll around the village. Chocolate week begins with tonight's dessert.
Sunday - This morning the barge will cruise to Ancy le Franc where you will visit the château, beautifully restored and a real delight to visit. Back
on board a wine tasting of the local Tonneroise wines is in order.
Monday - Today's cruise is to Ravierres and here you will depart for a pleasant drive through the villages to Chablis for a wine tasting and a visit
to the chocolaterie to hear the history of and taste the chocolate Pillars of Chablis. Back to the barge via medieval Noyer, one of the top five prettiest
villages of France.
Tuesday - Today starts with a leisurely cruise to Montbard. From here you will go to Eppoisse for a cheese visit and a wine tasting. For those that
are interested a cooking demonstration can also be arranged today. Back to Elisabeth for dinner and the second chocolate dessert.
Wednesday - This morning you will start to notice the climb up the valley to Veneray les Laumes. The cruising just gets prettier as the barge moves along.
Your visit this afternoon is to The Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This wonderful abbey is the last complete Cistercian monastery left in
France. Tranquility and beauty describe it perfectly. Back at Elisabeth the chef will give a demonstration on the making of tiny chocolate petit fours.
Thursday - The last cruise takes the barge to Pouillenay, a climb up and fabulous views over the countryside. The week is concluded with a lunch in the
village of Flavigny (where the movie Chocolat was filmed) and a walking tour of the village. From here you will drive the short distance to Alesia to see the
site of the last great battle between the Romans and the Gauls. The Roman ruins and amphitheatre date back to 345bc. Returning to Elisabeth in time for a
rest before Captain's dinner and your last chocolate feast.
Friday - This morning you will be driven back to Paris after breakfast.
June through October
Saturday - You'll be met mid-afternoon in Paris and chauffeured to Elisabeth at anchor in Auxerre - the Medieval town rising dramatically behind the quay.
After the traditional champagne welcome, there will be time to unpack and take a stroll before the first of many gourmet dinners on board.
Sunday - Begin the day with a tasting of local Cremes, wine to which fruit-based alcohol mixes have been added. Then tour Auxerre, a lovely cobblestoned
town with buildings from many eras, including the Gothic Cathedral St. Etienne. Back on board, you'll enjoy a lunch buffet on deck during your lazy afternoon
cruise to Vincelles. Bicycle or walk the towpath - or just stay on board and watch the amazing scenery float by!
Monday - An early morning start means a long and languid cruise to the charming port of Vermenton. Then it's on to wine tasting, first in the 11th-century
cellars of the Berson family in St. Bris, followed by a second tasting in the famed wine town of Chablis. Back on board, you'll taste wines of the area at dinner.
Tuesday - Your guide, Sheena, leads a fascinating visit to the Grottes d'Arcy, caves used as shelter in the Stone Age and containing numerous paintings from the Neolithic
and Mesolithic periods. (Sheena is the only outside guide allowed in the cave.) Then back to Elisabeth for a cruise to Mailly le Château and a walk in the village before dinner.
Wednesday - Cruise this morning to the pretty village of Lucy sur Yonne, followed by a magical tour of the Basilica de Marie Magdelene at the top walled city
of Vézelay. Walk the winding cobblestoned streets, lined with old houses and boutiques. Then it's back to Elisabeth in time to take a bicycle ride before
another gourmet dinner.
Thursday - Following the morning cruise to Clamecy, you'll depart for Château de Bazoches, a rare example of a fully furnished, working château. Then
it's back to the barge to prepare for the festive Captain's dinner which ends your cruise in high style.
Friday - You'll depart in the morning to be chauffeured back to Paris for an early afternoon arrival.
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