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 new Upper
Loire cruise in 2012, Briare to Moret-sur-Loing
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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
Yonne River and Northern Burgundy
Moret - Sur - Loing To Auxerre
Sunday - You
are met by your driver and driven to La Nouvelle Etoile
moored in Moret in the heart of the
Fontainebleau
forest. After a champagne welcome, you will have time to
wander around this charming village where the
impressionist Sisley painted. Tonight you will have your
first of many gourmet meals on
board.
Monday - After
breakfast, drive to Chateau of Fontainbleau. Here you'll walk
through Fontainbleau, which is to walk through the
history of France. Every royal
family has added its own architectural signature. Upon
return you will cruise on the upper part of the
Seine
to Montereau, where the smaller river Yonne meets us.
Tonight you'll moor in a beautiful country setting along
the banks of the
Yonne.
Tuesday - Enjoy
a morning cruise to Sens. After lunch, take a drive out
to the medieval town of
Provins,
also called the "City of
Roses". Here you'll
watch the magnificent show of the birds of
prey.
Wednesday - This
morning, enjoy a visit to the town of
Sens,
the oldest town in
France. You will visit
on of the first great Gothic cathedrals, a magnificent
building that dominates the square. Time to shop and
visit the museum or just stroll around the town. This
afternoon, cruise to the charming
village
of Villeneuve
sur Yonne.
Thursday - Winding
up on the Yonne you reach 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, enjoy a drive out to Chablis where you'll
visit one of the small family operated wineries for an
intimate tour of the vineyards and cellars. Moor for the
night in
Bassou.
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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