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C'est la Vie hotel barge in Champagne and Burgundy

Reference: Barge

So as one of the newest luxury hotel barges it is fully equipped with all modern amenities. On the upper deck the lounge and dining areas are air-conditioned and numerous windows give you a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

Luxury Class Hotel Barge

  • 4 Cabins
  • Passengers capacity 8
  • Crew 6 

INSIDE THE BARGE

The C'est La Vie Hotel Barge cherry wood-panelled walls and ceiling edged in black Ironwood give the four spacious state rooms a feeling of warmth, with three windows on each side light filters through at all times of the day. All state rooms have en suite bathrooms with marble-topped vanity units.

The 21-speed bicycles provide you with the opportunity to discover the rural beauty along the towpaths or to ride into the nearby villages meeting up with the C'est La Vie at the next lock. The wheelhouse offers passengers the chance to visit the captain and enjoy the cruise from a different perspective. 

THE SUN DECK

The outside sun deck with teak floor and furniture is the perfect spot to dine alfresco or relax under the sun canopy which gives shade to all the deck or can be adjusted for those who like to bath in the warmth of the summer sun.

SUITES AND ENSUITE BATHROOMS

The fours cabin suites are carefully designed, with king size or twin beds and offer ensuite bathrooms. Each room has air-conditioning, desk, 220 & 110 volts plus plenty of luggage space. Bluetooth speakers for your own music choice and much more to ensure your perfect cruise.

SERVED ON BOARD

As well as a fabulous selection of wines, you have a well stocked bar with a large choice of drinks for all. The galley is well equipped for our professional chef to prepare your gourmet meals.

DETAILS & DIMENSIONS

  • Barge length; 38.77 m (128ft)
  • Barge width; 5.O5 m (16ft)
  • Internal headroom
    - Upper deck 1.97m (6.6ft)
    - Lower deck 2.05m (6.9ft)
  • Lounge
  • Dining Room\
  • 4 Staterooms with En suite bathroom
    - King size or twin bed
    - air conditioning unit/heater.
  • Sun Deck
  • 8 bicycles with 21 gears (helmets are provided)

INCLUSIONS

The barge will confirm booking only once a minimum of 2 cabins is confirmed. A single cabin will be kept as an option "waitlisted” until another cabin is booked.

  • Return transfer to the Madison Hotel Paris or with a private minibus pick up at a hotel of your choice.
  • 6 nights all-inclusive   
  • The package includes all meals from Sunday dinner to Saturday breakfast, wines and other beverages.
    • – Breakfast: Buffet style consists of cereals, bread and pastries, cold meats, cheese, fresh fruit, yoghurts, tea/coffee and juices.
    • – Lunch: Also buffet-style consists of a variety of salads, a hot dish and a selection of cheeses: fruit, coffee and biscuits.
    • – Dinner: A four course meal starts with an entrée, followed by the main course, a selection of cheeses and then dessert and coffee.
  • Both lunch and dinner are served with white and red wines from the best wine-producing regions of France.
  • The guided visits and restaurants indicated in the cruise itinerary are included.
  • Not included are airfares to and from France, tips and balloon flights.
  • Limited laundry service available.

From A$9,830 per person for value season

All-inclusive 6-night cruising

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UPPER LOIRE BARGE CRUISE

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  • ITINERARY DAY TO DAY


    Montargis – Sancerre “Les Fouchards”. Briare Canal and Latéral to the Loire Canal.

    2022: 7 days, 6 nights Upper Loire Hotel Barge Cruise including visits to a Sancerre winery, Faiencerie of Gien, Château of St Fargeau, Montargis, Château of La Bussière and Canal bridge of Briare.

    Restaurant: 1 star Michelin Restaurant “Coté Jardin in Gien”.

    SUNDAY


    WELCOME TO C’EST LA VIE!

    You’ll be met at 3:00pm in the lobby of your Paris hotel and chauffeured to the C’est La Vie.

    For charter groups in the lobby of one hotel, mutually agreed upon by the group. Guests on individual cabin sailings will be picked up and returned to the Hotel Madison.

    After the traditional champagne welcome from Captain Oliver Mégret and the crew, there is time to unpack and take a stroll, before enjoying the first of many gourmet dinners on board.

    MONDAY


    SIGHTSEEING: CHATEAU OF LA BUSSIERE

     Cruise to Montbouy

    After your first breakfast of locally baked croissants and other pastries, now is the perfect time to put on your walking shoes and stroll on the tow path alongside the C’est La Vie as we cruise to the village of Montbouy.

    After lunch you will be driven to the Château of La Bussiere, it is a prime example of a medieval fortress built in the 12th Century. Open to the public since 1962, when the Count Henri de Chasseval decided to exhibit his extensive collection of material and pieces of art from around the world about fishing, but it’s not all about fishing, there are the grounds to visit with its 18th Century vegetable garden and a pond with a 300 year old Lebanon Cedar tree standing close by and much more.

    Tonight’s dinner is ashore at the 1 star Michelin restaurant “Coté Jardin” in Gien.

    TUESDAY


    SIGHTSEEING: MONTARGIS

     Cruise to Rogny-les-Sept-Ecluses

    Before we start our afternoon cruise to Rogny les Sept Ecluses, we take a short ride back to Montargis for a tour of this fine town, with its 131 bridges, you can see why its nick name is “little Venice”. With many buildings from 15th & 16th centuries, you will never be short of interesting architecture which will catch your eye. Discover the feudal castle, the half timbered buildings, shops and cafes. Perhaps buying some Pralines for which Montargis is famous.

    Lunch is waiting for your return, before we cast off and start our next part of our journey.

    Dinner on board.

    WEDNESDAY


    SIGHTSEEING: FAIENCERIE OF GIEN

     Cruise to Ouzouer sur Trézée

    The town of Gien, famous the world over for its splendid tableware is where we are headed this morning, after a visit to the pottery, take a walk through this market town and discover its remarkable history, built on the banks of the Loire river, there has been a settlement here since Romans times.

    Returning to the C’est La Vie for lunch and an afternoons cruise, passing the 7 old locks of Rogny (hence its name Sept Ecluses) dating back to the reign of Henry IV, it was a major feat of engineering for its time, we make our way to the town of Ouzouer sur Trézée.

    Dinner on board.

    THURSDAY


    SIGHTSEEING: CHÂTEAU OF ST FARGEAU

     Cruise to Vaudemange

    This morning’s cruise takes us to the town of Chatillon sur Loire, crossing over the Loire River at Briare on the “Pont Canal”, this aqueduct designed by Gustave Eiffel, was constructed in 1890.

    The Château of St Fargeau is this afternoon’s destination, dating from the 10th century; it was built by the bishop of Auxerre and has undergone many additions and restorations over the years.

    Returning on board in time for cocktails and dinner.

    FRIDAY


    SIGHTSEEING: SANCERRE

     Cruise to “Les Fouchards”

    Our final cruise takes us to the hamlet of “Les Fouchards” situated 8 miles from Sancerre and close to Cosne sur Loire.

    After a buffet lunch we will take a short drive through the vineyards to visit the fortified town of Sancerre. This hill top medieval site gives you panoramic views over the Loire river and of the neighbouring vineyards of Pouilly Fumé.

    The town of Chavignol (also famous for its goat’s cheese) is where you will have a private wine tasting of this famous Sauvignon Blanc

    The C’est La Vie awaits your return for the Captains dinner, which ends your cruise in style.

    SATURDAY


    RETURN TO PARIS

    After breakfast, at 9.30 you will be chauffeured back to Paris for the end of the morning.

    We look forward to your company again on the “C’est la Vie”!

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