| Fleur de Lys |
Rating  : Ultra-Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 6
Number of Cabins: 3
Size of Vessel: 129 ft in length
Number of Crew: 6
Cruise Region: Southern Burgundy
Other Regions Sailed: None
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 Fleur de Lys |
The Fleur de Lys is an impeccably appointed barge full of grace and elegance epitomizing the concept of ultimate luxury. She features
a stately salon with a grand piano and large panoramic windows, as well as a dignified dining room perfect for candlelit dinners.
Her heated plunge pool is perfect for relaxing after a day of sightseeing.
The vessel was constructed in 1941 as a freight vessel and enjoyed an interesting history as a cargo barge during WWII. She was
later converted to a passenger vessel and her furnishings feature items from 22 different nations. At 160 metric tons, she is the
largest size of barge capable of navigating the network of older canals in France.
The Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy route bordering France's famous Côte d'Or, composed of the Côte de
Nuits and the Côte de Beaune, where the legendary wines that are permitted to bear the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus
labels can be discovered. You'll recognize names like Meursault, Montrachet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Pommard and
Santenay and sample wines that are rarely available outside the borders of France.
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The Fleur de Lys features 3 large staterooms to sleep 6 in comfort and style. Each stateroom offers two twin beds
that can also be converted to one king size bed if desired.
With gorgeous canopied beds, spacious ensuite bathrooms with bathtubs, and dressing areas with plenty of space for your clothes
and personal belongings, you'll feel right at home.
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- Delicious gourmet cuisine featuring
- Breakfast served in the comfort of your own suite
- Lunch served on the sundeck when the weather permits
- Candlelit dinners featuring original recipes and regional specialties
- Fine French wines with lunch and dinner
- Open Bar
- Spacious salon featuring games, a television, stereo, and grand piano
- Sundeck with a heated pool and dining table
- BOSE iPod docking stations
- Central heating and air conditioning with individual controls in each state room
- Bicycles
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Sunday - Depart Paris by train and travel to Dijon. On arrival, your guide escorts you on the transfer to Dijon's
Port du Canal, where you board the Fleur de Lys for a champagne reception.
Monday - Cruise the Canal de Bourgogne from Dijon to Longecourt. After lunch, visit Clos de Vougeot, a medieval château
surrounded by vineyards and the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually the
finest Côte d'Or vintages.
Tuesday - After breakfast, take a walking tour past the elegant houses of Dijon. Visit the Ducal Palace, the market and the
Grey Poupon mustard shop. After lunch on board, cruise the Canal de Bourgogne and enter the River Saône before mooring
in St-Jean-de-Losne, the barging capital of France.
Wednesday - Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre. Visit Beaune, the
capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Reboard for a leisurely cruise to
Chalon-sur-Saône, one of the major cities of the Saône Valley.
Thursday - Cruise upstream and leave the River Saône by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Relax on
board, cycle or walk alongside at the leisurely pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Château de Rully before
returning to your countryside mooring in Rully.
Friday - A leisurely cruise gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside before arriving at the
quaint village of St-Léger. Visit the 11th-century Châteaux Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches while, on board,
the chef prepares a memorable feast for your farewell dinner.
Saturday - After breakfast disembark and transfer to Dijon for your return train journey to Paris.
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