Join the exciting 7-day cruising adventure aboard the L’Art de Vivre and be blown away by the delectable food, stunning structures and breathtaking views all over Burgundy. Explore Auxerre by wandering through the streets to view the luxurious Renaissance houses and the magnificent cathedral situated close to the river. Indulge in the taste of Chablis Petit Chablis, a high-quality wine that can be found in the cellars of Domaine. Explore Noyers-sur-Serein and the beautiful villages in Burgundy. If you wish to see the view from above, you can ride in a hot air balloon and witness the beauty of Burgundy.
Highlights
Explore enchanting Auxerre and its magnificent cathedral
Visit the cellars of Domaine and enjoy a private wine tasting of Chablis and Petit Chablis
Tour Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy
Visit the picturesque town of Vezelay and its hilltop basilica
Activity options vary depending on destination and operator. Activity level is determined by the range and intensity of activities you choose to participate in. Discuss with your Trip Planner which options are best for you.
Guests are picked up from their hotel in Paris and transferred to L’Art de Vivre by private chauffeured minibus. Following a champagne welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before returning for dinner on board.
The cruise will start by traveling through some locks and past vineyard-clad hillsides to the rural mooring at Vincelles. The excursion will continue by cruising to Chablis where you can find the most famous white wines in the world. You will also get to taste some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner will be served on board.
Breakfast will be served on board and your excursion will begin by heading to the medieval town of Auxerre. This town is the capital of Lower Burgundy and is proud of its luxurious Renaissance houses, exquisite churches and the exceptional cathedral situated close to the river. You will then return to the hotel barge cruise southwards and passing through wealthy pasture lands and Charolais cattle to the peaceful village of Mailly-la-Ville. Lunch will be served on board and you will have an opportunity to enjoy a walk or bicycle along the towpath. Dinner is also served on board.
Noyers-sur-Surein is where you can find half-timbered houses, pillars, ashlars, and pinnacles. Aside from the spectacular houses, you can find a charming 14th-century medieval market village. The excursion will continue to cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, a great natural setting for a hiking adventure. If you do not prefer to hike, you can always enjoy walking or bicycle rides along the towpath. Dinner will be held at a local restaurant.
Enjoy your excursion going to the town of Vézelay, one of the most important places of pilgrimage in the Christian world. It is also known for the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, Romanesque sculpture, and stunning views besieged countryside. Lunch will be served on board and more cruising through the picture-perfect Yonne Valley to arrive at Lucy-sur-Yonne. Dinner is also served on board.
A final cruise at the beautiful canal-side village of Chevroches starts the day and you will have an opportunity for a walk or bicycle rides. In the afternoon, you will visit the sophisticated Château de Bazoches which was built in the 12th century and was visited by Richard the Lionheart. Eventually, château was remodeled by Maréchal Vauban. The elevated hillside will provide you wonderful views and photo opportunities. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
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100 sq. ft. including modern en suite facilities. Each room has twin or double beds, wardrobe, small table and a private bathroom with shower
Notes
- All children under the age of 18 years accepted onboard qualify for a discount of $300 per child per week.
Initial deposit is 25%, and most travelers will call our office and pay the deposit with a credit card.
Final payment is due 100 days prior to departure by Credit card, check, and bank transfer. All final payments by credit card subject to a surcharge of 2.5% and maximum of $20,000 charge
The trip might have been the absolute best of our lifetime (thus far). We particularly want to commend our guide Peter in the Guilin area-he was so incredibly attentive, energetic, enthusiastic-and absolutely dedicated to ensuring that our meals were 100% vegetarian.
Jack Charney
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The response from Adventure Life to my first inquiry was prompt and promising. I worked with Jamie Broeckel, Trip Planner, via text, email, and phone calls- always extremely responsive and thorough with information and explaining the process to arrange a private tour for me to Malaysia Borneo. Within about week, the booking was complete and I made decisions because of Jamie's great customer service , friendly manner, and overall competence on behalf of the company's travel expertise. Now I have an itinerary, additional Trip Planner Assistants, several links for vital information for traveling to Maylasia, etc. Still many details for Sept. trip, but now the heavy lifting is done and I can enjoy the rest of the anticipation and research!! Thanks Jamie- you are amazing!!!!
Susan Campo
2 days ago
The trip was not only memorable for the amount of animals we saw but also for the people and accommodations at the two camps where we stayed. Our first guide, BK, was a wealth of information about the animals, landscape and down to the plants and what they were used for. Everyday out was a learning experience with him. All the people at the camps were gracious and the food was excellent.
Our second camp in the Okavanga was just as good as the first as far as the staff, accommodations, food and animals. After our experience at the first camp we amazed that the high quality remained the same. Our guide, G, made sure we were able to enjoy every experience including a rush through the bush to witness a cheetah and an ensuing hunt that he heard over his radio.
In both camps there were enough guides out that if they saw something the other guides were informed which helped in seeing as much as possible. It was also nice that the concessions were large enough that we did not have vehicles following each other throughout the day.
Normally there is always something in a trip of this length that we think could be improved upon but this is the rare case where we cannot think of anything. From the time we left the States to when we returned it was one of the most hassle free vacations we took.
Perhaps emphasizing the use of the laundry facilities at the camps would be useful because of the luggage restrictions would be the only thing I can think of as an improvement to future clients.
Kenneth Dropek
3 days ago
Mary was so pleasant and professional. She made sure all of our questions were answered.
