Tuesday, April 14, 2015

French Hotel Barge Rendez-Vous: Cruise Southern Burgundy

RENDEZ-VOUS, one of the newest French hotel barges in the fleet, will begin chartering in early summer. They will cruise the Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy between Fleury-sur-Ouche and Vandenesse en Auxois.

French Hotel Barge Rendez-vous, barge cruises in Southern Burgundy, France

ACCOMMODATIONS:
Rendez-Vous accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 cabins which can be configured with one Queen/King bed or two Twin beds. Which ever arrangements works best for you.

PRICE:
They have attractive rates and their 2015 calendar is booking up nicely for a new boat.  Their all-inclusive price of a crewed private charter is $30,000 for up to 6 guests, for 6 nights.

CURRENT AVAILABILITY (as of April 14, 2015)
OPEN, Sunday Departures:
  • July 19, 26
  • August 16, 23, 30
  • October 11, 18, 25
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Visit the vineyards of the Côte de Nuits
  • Cycle along the Route des Grands Crus
  • Explore Dijon's food market, Les Halles, designed by Gustave Eiffel of the Parisian tower fame
  • Wine tasting in Beaune, wine capital of Cote d'Or
  • Visit the village of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois and its fairy tale style castle
  • Taste and learn about cheesemaking at a local farm

Rendezvous is designed for guests who want a high quality cruise but also an experience which reflects their interest in cuisine and wine, fitness, and immersion into the culture and people of France. Even the name of this new barge suggests the coming together of people and places.

Rendezvous will pack a lot of casual living into its space, including an open kitchen, large and canopied deck (complete with spa pool/hot tub), and cozy cabins with every amenity. Décor will be contemporary and comfortable, with high quality furniture, fabrics and accent pieces, all hand-selected.

Sightseeing will include a bicycle ride through the vineyards, a private mustard tasting and tour in Beaune, and a visit to a cheese farm with a wine tasting. Optional golf will be available on several easily reached courses along the route.

Interested in a French Rendez-vous? Contact us!



Contact Paradise Connections to book RENDEZVOUS
View Rendez-vous' online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com