La Joie de Vivre. is a beautifully appointed river and canal barge and is one of the few luxury Hotel Barges in operation on the French Canal System to have its own heated and floodlit swimming pool. To complement the pool she has a 40ft sun deck with parasolled tables and loungers for yopur added comfort and relaxation.

There is spacious accommodation for ten persons in either double-bedded or twin-bedded rooms, each having its en suite bathroom with toilet, shower, hand basin and shaver point. The two larger state rooms which are situated fore and aft of the accommodation area have bathrooms fitted with Victoriana Mahogany Panelled bathroom suites with gold fittings. These two bathrooms have full size baths.

Château of Tanlay
Wine tasting in Chablis
Medieval town Noyer and restaurant visit
Buffon forge
Abbey of Fontenay
Tonnerre old hospital and blue hole fountain
Town of Semur en Auxois
Alesia and chateau of Bussy-Rabutin

Length / Beam: 128' X 17' 
Number of nights on board: 6 
Passengers: 10 
Cabins: 4 twins, 1 doubles 
2 decks, large saloon, sun deck , pool
Air conditionning / central heating 
Bicycles on board 
Minibus for excursions 

Cruise in the category chosen in cabin with private shower bathroom en suite
Full board during the cruise from dinner the first day to breakfast on the last day
Wines served with the meals
All drinks at the bar
All excursions and entrance fees
Transfers between the barge and the Hotel Chateau Frontenac on the Champs Elysees in Paris

Cancellation insurance
Supplement for single cabin
Crew gratuities (5% recommended)
Balloon flights (these can be organised by the captain when on board)