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: Northern France &
Paris
Other Regions
Sailed: Upper Loire, Northern Burgundy,
Champagne, Alsace & Lorraine, Germany, Holland &
Belgium
2012
Whole Boat Charters for 8 starting at $46,900
2012 Prices
(per person) starting at $6,150
Please call for itinerary for the
exciting, new Upper Loire cruise in 2012
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 La
Nouvelle Etoile
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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
dinnner
- 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
The Chablis Cruise
Sunday - After you
are met by the chauffeur, you will be driven to La
Nouvelle Etoile moored in the heart of Paris for a
wonderful champagne welcome. The afternoon will be taken
up with your relaxing while the barge cruises past Notre
Dame and the Eiffel Tower. La Nouvelle Etoile will moor
for the night in the Latin Quarter where you will have
your first of many gourmet meals on
board.
Monday - The day beings with a
scenic cruise out of Paris to Samois sur Seine. After
lunch you will be driven to Chateau de Fontainbleau.
Here you will walk through Fontainbleau, which is to
walk through the history of France. Every royal family
has added its own architectural signature. You'll then
go on to the charming village of Moret, where the
impressionist Sisley painted, and then re-join La
Nouvelle Etoile for the evening.
Tuesday -
Today you'll enjoy a morning cruise on the upper part of
the Seine to Montereau, where the smaller river Yonne
meets the vessel. After lunch you will enjoy a drive out
to the Medieval town of Provins, also called the "City
of Roses". Here you will watch the magnificent show of
the birds of prey and then return to the barge moored in
a beautiful country setting along the banks of the
Yonne.
Wednesday - Relax during a pleasant
cruise along the Yonne River to the town of Sens, the
oldest town in France. Here you will visit one of the
first great Gothic cathedrals, a magnificent building
that dominates the square. Then take time to shop and
visit the museum or just stroll around the
town.
Thursday - Winding up on the Yonne
the vessel reaches the pretty riverside town of Joigny.
The beautiful narrow cobbled streets winding their way
up to wonderful churches perched on top of the hillside
that take you back to another era. In the afternoon you
will take a drive out to Chablis where you will visit
one of the small family operated wineries for an
intimate tour of the vineyards and
cellars.
Friday - Cruise along the upper
reaches of the Yonne River to Auxerre, the most
beautiful of all the river towns in France whose skyline
is punctuated by church spires and its streets lined
with timbered 16th century homes. There is plenty of
time for shopping or visiting the old port or the 15th
century clock tower. Here you will have your last
gourmet dinner on board that will also be a farewell
party.
Saturday - After your last elegant
breakfast you will be driven to either your hotel or the
airport.
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