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: Germany
Other Regions Sailed:
Champagne, Alsace & Lorraine, Northern Burgundy,
Northern France & Paris,
Holland &
Belgium
2010 Whole Boat Charters for 8
starting at
$48,900
2010
Prices (per person) starting at
$6,500
2011 Whole Boat Charters
for 8 starting at
$48,900
2011
Prices (per person) starting at
$6,150
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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
Trier to Koblenz
Sunday - After being
met by La Nouvelle Etoile's driver, you will be taken to
the barge which will be moored in the heart of Trier for
a wonderful champagne welcome. Trier is the oldest towns
in Germany which will take you back to the old Roman
times, many years before Christ. You will have time in
the afternoon to explore the town and visit Porta Negra,
part of the old town wall and the magnificent St. Peters
Cathedral.
Monday - A morning cruise takes
you from Trier to the peaceful village of Trittenheim.
Take a short drive to the nearby village of Piesport
where abundant remains of the Celtic times may be found.
Taste the famous wine, Piesporter Goldtroepfchen, at the
cellars of Dr. Theo Haart. You'll also visit the 17th
century church of St Michael with its remarkable
painting on the attic ceiling.
Tuesday -
Exploring this incredibly picturesque part of the
Moselle River you'll reach Bernkastel, another famous
wine village. Here you will find the "creme de la creme"
of Moselle wines. In the afternoon you'll visit the
private cellars of Dr. Loosen for a sampling of his
superb wines. Finish your day with a stroll around the
village of Bernastel.
Wednesday -
Continuing down the Moselle you'll come to Zell, one of
the most beautiful towns on the river and famous for its
wines. Visit the cellars of Dr. Stein in Bullie, just
outside of town. You have time in the afternoon to
wander the beautiful town of Zell for some good
shopping.
Thursday - From Zell you'll take
a leisurely cruise past numerous vineyards to the
charming town of Cochem. In the early afternoon enjoy a
drive to the castle Burg Eltz, also called the "Queen of
the German Castles" because it is one of the castles
that had not been destroyed by the French King Louis XIV
in 1689. A guided tour takes you through this
fascinating 12th century castle.
Friday -
Enjoy a morning cruise through the lowest part of the
Moselle River, stopping in Winnengen, one of the oldest
and largest wine growing villages in the area. Then
continue on to Koblenz, where you will have time to
stroll the beautiful streets that are known for its
wonderful shopping. That evening you will have your last
gourmet dinner on board and a farewell
party.
Saturday - After your last elegant
breakfast on board you will be driven to your hotel or
the airport.
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