HOTEL BARGES / ART DE VIVRE
Itinerary
L’ART DE VIVRE ITINERARY
Luxury cruise vacations on the Canal du Nivernais
Auxerre to Chevroche
Sunday - Auxerre
Guests are met at Laroche Migennes train station at 16:45, or Hotel Maxime in Auxerre at 17:15 if you are staying there pre cruise. and transferred to the elegant L’Art de Vivre in Auxerre, Burgundy. 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 aboard.
Monday - Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. The afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in one of the town’s aged cellars will introduce you to some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday - Vincelles to Mailly la Ville
After breakfast, our excursion is to the medieval town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then return to the barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands past grazing Charolais cattle to the market town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday - Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
This morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before returning for dinner aboard.
Thursday - Le Saussois to Lucy sur Yonne
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Lunch ashore today at a wonderful auberge Les Millesimes, followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard.
Friday - Lucy sur Yonne to Chevroches
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to Chevroche. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later remodeled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
Saturday - Chevroche to Auxerre
Disembark after breakfast and transfer either to Auxerre Centre or Laroche Migennes train station by 10am.
On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This itinerary is subject to change.