2008/2009 Schedule
April-October, annual
| Months | Departure Dates | Journeys |
| Sep 2008 | 07
14
21
28 | St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes |
| Oct 2008 | 05
12
19
26 | Escommes- St Jean
St Jean - Escommes
Escommes- St Jean
St Jean - Escommes |
| Apr 2009 | 05
12
19
26 | Rogny - Guetin
Guetin - Digoin
Digoin - Guetin
Guetin - Rogny |
| May 2009 | 03
10
17
24
31 | Rogny - Guetin
Guetin - Digoin
Digoin - Guetin
Guetin - Rogny
Rogny - Guetin |
| June 2009 | 07
14
21
28 | Guetin - Digoin
Digoin - St Léger
St Léger - Besancon
Besancon - Dijon |
| July 2009 | 05
12
19
26 | Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - Besancon
Bescancon - St Léger |
| Aug 2009 | 02
09
16
23
30 | St Léger - Digoin
Digoin - Guetin
Guetin - Rogny
Rogny - Guetin
Guetin - Digoin |
| Sep 2009 | 06
13
20
27 | Digoin - St Léger
St Léger - Besancon
Besancon - St Léger
St Léger - Besancon |
| Oct 2009 | 04
11
18
25 | Besancon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - St Jean |
Prices
| 6 nights | 2008 | 2009 |
| 8 passengers | $ 33,000 | $ 38,200 |
| 7 passengers | $ 30,800 | $ 35,800 |
| 6 passengers | $ 28,600 | $ 33,400 |
| Individual fare | $ 4,620 | $ 5,400 |
| First-class return TGV tickets from Paris to local station, transfers between local station and barge | Included | $ 280
per person |
Prices are from and may vary depending on the season.
Private charter for up to 8 passengers. Or per person, based on double occupancy.
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What’s Included
- 6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
- Breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner each day
- Refreshments on board after excursions
- Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
- Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
- Use of bicycles
- Air-conditioned mini-van with driver for sightseeing
Gratuities and Insurance are not included.
Sample a Journey
Pont Canal du Guétin to Rogny aboard The Hirondelle
Sunday-Depart London by Eurostar and travel to Paris where you will take the TGV train to Nevers. On arrival, your Afloat in France guide escorts you to Le Guétin on the Canal Latéral a la Loire, where you board The Hirondelle. A champagne reception on board gives you a chance to meet the crew.
Monday- Take a short drive to Aprémont, one of the most beautiful villages in France, to visit the private Château and gardens. Cruise to La Charité sur Loire, enjoying lunch on board. In the afternoon, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Nevers, the capital of the Nivernais.
Tuesday- The morning is spent with a visit to La Charité-sur-Loire, an important site of Burgundian Romanesque art. This afternoon is spent relaxing on board as you cruise toward Ménétréol.
Wednesday- After a relaxing morning's cruise take a short drive to Sancerre, situated on an impressive hilltop, for lunch followed by a stroll around the town. In the afternoon enjoy a private wine tasting at the fabulous 15th century Château Tracy, one of the most prestigious producers of the famous Pouilly Fume in the Loire.
Thursday- This morning the barge cruises on the canal towards Chatillon-sur-Loire. Visit a faïence factory in the beautiful town of Gien, followed by an excursion to the Château of La Bussiere with it's imposing setting and medicinal gardens.
Friday- Today the barge traverses the river Loire via the longest canal bridge in Europe connecting the Canal Latéral a la Loire to the Canal du Briare. Enjoy a visit to a typical French market in the pretty town of Saint Fargeau, with a history spanning a thousand years, while the chef prepares a gala dinner for your last evening on board.
Saturday- After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Nevers for your return train journey to London.
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