French Wine Tasting Appreciation Barge Cruises - Barging in France

Summer is now upon us and you've discovered you have a bit of free time for yourself. For lovers of fine wine, there is no better time to take a sun-kissed wine appreciation cruise with one of the crewed luxury French canal barges we represent.

Explore the region of Burgundy, the heart of renowned wine growing areas such as Chablis, Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. For example, a wine cruise on board the 12-13 passenger L'Impressionniste on the Burgundy Canal gives passengers the chance to visit Clos de Vougeot - headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin. Her sistership, La Belle Epoque, takes a different cruise through Burgundy and visits the vineyards of Chablis and Nuits St George, with wine tastings at winemakers such as the Domaine Servan, well-known for its superb Premier and Grand Cru wines.

Or you might choose to discover Languedoc-Roussillon in the south of France through a region famous for its excellent Minervois and Corbières wines. Journey along the 300-year old Canal du Midi and tour the historic Chateau Guery and Chateau de Perdiguier to sample their internationally renowned Corbieres and Chardonnay wines with 8-passenger barge, Anjodi. Or travel aboard the 8-passenger barge Enchanté and indulge in tastings at Saint Chinian, the first village in the region to receive the presitigious A.O.C. mark of approval.

French Hotel Barge Enchanté - Barging cruises in the south of France

There is an additional supplement for the specialized themed wine cruise charters to cover the cost of a professional wine guide, comprehensive wine itinerary and an upgrade of all wines to include Premier and Grand Cru. A wine appreciation cruise can be booked any time by a group chartering a barge.

The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis devotes one or two special weeks in the summer to a Grands Cru Wine Cruise for individual cabin bookings. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy. No need to book a private charter. Take a cabin and cruise in the company of other like-minded individuals who enjoy fine wine. Read a previous blog post HERE about Amaryllis.

If you enjoy wine but wish to also explore other aspects of the region, our barges' standard cruise itineraries include wine and wine tastings and the barge crews have extensive knowledge of the wines of their region. Plus, they will tailor your charter to your interests, whether golf, wine, family... Just ask!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Barge AMARYLLIS Grand Cru Wine Tour & Barging Cruise, Burgundy France: UPDATE

AVAILABILITY UPDATE:

As of April  26th, there are only TWO cabins available for the first week and

the second week is fully booked.

ATTENTION LOVERS OF FINE WINES:  The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Cru Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy.

This would be an excellent gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day!

Join Amaryllis on a 6-night cruise and experience this unique opportunity for the wine connoisseur to taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti. No need to book the whole boat as it is open on an individual cabin, shared charter basis.

RATES and DATES:

• $10,000/person, double occupancy (i.e. $20,000/cabin)
• July 17-23, 2011 (St Leger - Dijon) and July 24-30, 2011 (Dijon - St Leger)

What’s included:

• 6 nights' accommodation on board Amaryllis
• Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
• Refreshments on board after excursions
• Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
• Wine expert
• Use of bicycles
• Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
• All transfers as described in the itinerary
• Return TGV between Paris and the Amaryllis

View the itinerary:  Burgundy Grands Cru Wine Cruise

French Hotel Barge Amaryllis - Barging in Burgundy France

Travel in superb comfort on the luxury barge Amaryllis, where you will enjoy the delightful scenery and culture of Burgundy at a very relaxed pace. The wines that you will come to enjoy during the cruise are the heart and soul of the region, and have an honored place in the wine cellars and at the dinner tables of wine lovers all over the world.

The 8-passenger, 6-crew, ultradeluxe French Barge Amaryllis is one of the finest river cruisers in Europe, with all the amenities of a luxury hotel and the ambience of a country inn. You will cruise the Burgundy countryside in exceptional style.  The air conditioned interior is traditionally French with contemporary touches set off by Louis XVI and XV antiques. Amaryllis has been decorated by some of the most respected names in France and Italy.

Domaine Ponsot

Cruise along the Canal de Bourgogne, River Saône, and the Canal du Centre as you wind your way through the famous wine region between Dijon and Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune.

Be sure to look at our supplemental web page for more information about places you'll see on this special wine tour cruise: REGIONS: Burgundy, Grands Crus

AVAILABILITY UPDATE:

As of April  26th, there are only TWO cabins available for the first week and

the second week is fully booked.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book AMARYLLIS 
View Amaryllis's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges & barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Take a Spring Break: Barging Cabin Cruises April/May 2011

Want to take a Spring Break but not sure what to do and where to go... Well, here's something to definitely consider... Book a cabin on a shared barging cruise week.  No need to get a group together and you'll get to meet some new people, too.

We have listed Hotel Barges that currently have open cabins available for April & May 2011. There are other weeks open for private charters that are not listed here. If you are interested in a private charter, or if you'd like to know about availability for other months, just ask :)

CABIN WEEKS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE (as of April 5, 2011)

Click on the barge's name to view their online brochure

April 2011: Individual Cabin Bookings / Shared Barging Cruises 10-16: La Nouvelle Etoile: Holland (2 cabins open) 10-16: Magna Carta: England, River Thames (1 cabin open)  17-23: Enchante: France, Canal du Midi (1 cabin open) 17-23: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (3 cabins open) 17-23: Shannon Princess: Ireland, River Shannon (1 cabin open) 17-23: La Bella Vita: Italy, Venice (4 cabins open)  23-29: Emma: France, Canal du Midi (2 cabins open)  24-30: Fleur-de-Lys: France, Burgundy (1 cabin open) 24-30: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (1 cabin open) 24-30: Napoleon: France, Provence (3 cabins open) 24-30: Rosa: France, Gascony (2 cabins open) 24-30: Magna Carta: England, River Thames (2 cabins open) May 2011: Individual Cabin Bookings / Shared Barging Cruises 1-7: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (2 cabins open) 1-7: L'Impressionniste: France, Burgundy (1 single cabin open) 1-7: Shannon Princess: Ireland, River Shannon (3 cabins open)  8-14: Fleur de Lys: France, Burgundy (1 cabin open) 8-14: Scottish Highlander: Scotland, Caledonian Canal (1 cabin open)  15-21: Enchante: France, Canal du Midi (1 cabin open) 15-21: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (1 cabin open) 15-21: L'Impressionniste: France, Burgundy (2 cabins open) 15-21: La Bella Vita: Italy, Venice (6 cabins open) 15-21: Magna Carta: England, River Thames (1 cabin open)  21-27: Saint Louis: France, Gascony (2 cabins open)  22-28: La Belle Epoque: France, Burgundy (3 cabins open) 22-28: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (2 cabin open) 22-28: L'Impressionniste: France, Burgundy (4 cabins open) 22-28: Renaissance: France, Burgundy/Upper Loire (2 cabins open) 22-28: Rosa: France, Gascony (1 cabin open) 22-28: Shannon Princess: Ireland, River Shannon (2 cabins open)  29-June 4: Anjodi: France, Canal du Midi (1 cabin open) 29-June 4: La Belle Epoque: France, Burgund (1 cabin open) 29-June 4: Hirondelle: France, Burgundy (2 cabin open) 29-June 4: Savoir Faire: France, Paris-Auxerre (2 cabins open) 29-June 4: Scottish Highlander: Scotland, Caledonian Canal (2 cabins open)

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Can't do a Spring Break?  That's OK, ask us about Summer and Autumn availability.

Remember:

• Shannon Princess has a Guided Walking Tour Cruise open for cabin bookings: June 26 - July 2, 2011. See itinerary.
• Amaryllis: Grand Cru Cruise, open for cabin bookings: July 17-23 and July 24-30, 2011. See itinerary.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Grand Crus Wine Tour Barging Cruise, Burgundy France - French Hotel Barge AMARYLLIS

ATTENTION LOVERS OF FINE WINES:  The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy.

Join Amaryllis on a 6-night cruise and experience this unique opportunity for the wine connoisseur to taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti. No need to book the whole boat as it is open on an individual cabin, shared charter basis.

RATES and DATES:

• $10,000/person, double occupancy (i.e. $20,000/cabin)
• July 17-23, 2011 and July 24-30, 2011

What’s included:

• 6 nights' accommodation on board Amaryllis
• Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
• Refreshments on board after excursions
• Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
• Wine expert
• Use of bicycles
• Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
• All transfers as described in the itinerary
• Return TGV between Paris and the Amaryllis

View the itinerary:  Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Cruise

French Hotel Barge Amaryllis - Barging in Burgundy France

Travel in superb comfort on the luxury barge Amaryllis, where you will enjoy the delightful scenery and culture of Burgundy at a very relaxed pace. The wines that you will come to enjoy during the cruise are the heart and soul of the region, and have an honored place in the wine cellars and at the dinner tables of wine lovers all over the world.

The 8-passenger, 6-crew, ultradeluxe French Barge Amaryllis is one of the finest river cruisers in Europe, with all the amenities of a luxury hotel and the ambience of a country inn. You will cruise the Burgundy countryside in exceptional style.  The air conditioned interior is traditionally French with contemporary touches set off by Louis XVI and XV antiques. Amaryllis has been decorated by some of the most respected names in France and Italy.

Domaine Ponsot

Cruise along the Canal de Bourgogne, River Saône, and the Canal du Centre as you wind your way through the famous wine region between Dijon and Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune.

Be sure to look at our supplemental web page for more information about places you'll see on this special wine tour cruise: REGIONS: Burgundy, Grands Crus

AVAILABILITY: Cabins are still available for both weeks.

As of January 20th, there are only TWO cabins available for the first week and

TWO cabins open for the second week.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book AMARYLLIS 
View Amaryllis's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges & barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Great Gift for Wine Lovers & Connoisseurs

ATTENTION WINE LOVERS & CONNOISSEURS:  The French Hotel Barge Amaryllis has devoted two special weeks this summer to a Grands Crus Wine Cruise. Taste the 33 Grands Crus of Burgundy.

Join Amaryllis on a 6-night cruise and experience this unique opportunity for the wine connoisseur to taste the 33 Grands Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti. No need to book the whole boat as it is open on an individual cabin, shared charter basis.

RATES and DATES:

• $10,000/person, double occupancy (i.e. $20,000/cabin)
• July 17-23, 2011 and July 24-30, 2011

What’s included:

• 6 nights' accommodation on board Amaryllis
• Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
• Refreshments on board after excursions
• Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
• Wine expert
• Use of bicycles
• Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
• All transfers as described in the itinerary
• Return TGV between Paris and the Amaryllis

View the itinerary:  Burgundy Grands Crus Wine Cruise

French Hotel Barge Amaryllis - Barging in Burgundy France

Travel in superb comfort on the luxury barge Amaryllis, where you will enjoy the delightful scenery and culture of Burgundy at a very relaxed pace. The wines that you will come to enjoy during the cruise are the heart and soul of the region, and have an honored place in the wine cellars and at the dinner tables of wine lovers all over the world.

The French Barge Amaryllis is one of the finest river cruisers in Europe, with all the amenities of a luxury hotel and the ambience of a country inn.

Domaine Ponsot

Cruise along the Canal de Bourgogne, River Saône, and the Canal du Centre as you wind your way through the famous wine region between Dijon and Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune.

Be sure to look at our supplemental web page for more information about places you'll see on this special wine tour cruise: REGIONS: Burgundy, Grands Crus

AVAILABILITY: Cabins are still available for both weeks.

As of December 20th, there are only TWO cabins available for the first week and

TWO cabins open for the second week.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book AMARYLLIS 
View Amaryllis's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges & barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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Hotel Barging Tours & Cruises Special Events

We'd like to remind you of some special events that are scheduled for the next barging season...

GUIDED WALKING TOUR CRUISES

• SHANNON PRINCESS - Shannon River, Ireland

• Summer Solstice Walking Cruise
• June 26 - July 2, 2011
• Itinerary
• Blog Post
• Brochure
• Additional regional information

• LA BELLE EPOQUE - Burgundy, France

• Canal de Bourgogne
• October 16-22 and 23-29, 2011
• Itinerary
• Blog Post
• Comments
• Brochure

FLOWER SHOWS

• MAGNA CARTA - River Thames, England

• Itinerary: Chelsea Flower Show (May 22-28, 2011)
• Itinerary: Hampton Court Palace Flower Show (July 3-9, 2011)
• Blog Post
• Brochure 
• Additional regional information

HENLEY REGATTA

• MAGNA CARTA - River Thames, England

• June 26 - July 2, 2011
• Itinerary
• Brochure
• Additional regional information

SPECIAL GRANDS CRUS WINE TOUR CRUISE

• AMARYLLIS - Burgundy, France

• July 17-23 & July 24-30, 2011
• Itinerary
• Blog Post
• Brochure
• Additional regional information

HOLLAND

• Dutch Tulip Cruises - Spring

• Itinerary: La Nouvelle Etoile
• Itinerary: Savoir Faire
• 2010 Blog Post

• Queen's Birthday: 2010 Blog Post

• 2-week Amsterdam/Belgium-Paris Cruise

Itinerary: La Nouvelle Etoile

Belgium to France: May 15-26, 2011

• Itinerary: Savoir Faire

Holland to France: May 15-28, 2011
France to Holland: October 16-29, 2011

• Brochure: La Nouvelle Etoile
• Brochure: Savoir Faire

• Holland: Additional regional information
• Belgium: Additional regional information

SIX WEEK TRANS-EUROPE CRUISE

L'Impressionniste offers a very special 6-week, 4-country (France, Luxembourg, Germany, Netherlands) voyage! A 1,000 mile journey along Western Europe’s finest inland waterways between the southern French Provencal town of Avignon, right across Europe to vibrant Amsterdam in northern Holland.

• Itinerary: 6-week Trans-Europe Cruise November 2011, inquire for specific dates
• Brochure: L'Impressionniste

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS OR NEW YEARS IN THE UK

• Christmas Cruise (December 24-28, 2011)

• Itinerary: Magna Carta - Thames, England
• Itinerary: Scottish Highlander - Caledonian Canal, Scotland

• New Year's Cruise (December 29 - January 2, 2012)

• Itinerary: Magna Carta - Thames, England
• Itinerary: Scottish Highlander - Caledonian Canal, Scotland

• Brochure: Magna Carta
• Brochure: Scottish Highlander

A COUPLE OF INTERESTING  jours fériés IN FRANCE:

• Fete de la Musique: June 21st (Tuesday in 2011)
• Bastille Day: July 13 (Wednesday), July 14 (Thusday)

OTHER THEMED CRUISES...

For private barge charters, your cruise can be tailored to your interests such as: guided cycling tours, golf, tennis, fishing, cooking, wine appreciation, guided walking tours, family-oriented cruises, antiques... If your chosen barge doesn't list a specific itinerary geared toward your interest, let us know and we'll check it out for you!


SEPTEMBER...

September is always a VERY popular month for barging, so please, please, PLEASE... book early!

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book your barging holiday
For more information on our barges and barging, visit our website : www.BargeCharters.com

 

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French Hotel Barge AMARYLLIS - Southern Burgundy France

We would like to welcome French Hotel Barge AMARYLLIS into the fleet of crewed luxury hotel barges represented by Paradise Connections.

Barging in France - Cruise the region of Southern Burgundy aboard the French Hotel Barge AMARYLLIS

Barge Amaryllis cruises the southern Burgundy region of France, as does her sistership, Fleur de Lys, mentioned in the post below. Travel along the Canal du Bourgogne on the Dijon to Escommes route, and for the Dijon to St-Léger-sur-Dheune itinerary you will cruise along the Canal du Bourgogne, River Saône, and Canal du Centre.

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The 8-passenger, luxury hotel barge Amaryllis, cruises through some of the most picturesque waterways in France, exploring the Burgundy countryside in exceptional style. Visit ancient châteaux, follow the wine trail through Beaune, or luxuriate on deck in the heated swimming pool as you drift past premier cru vines.

Cruise Highlights:

• Visit the Château de Longecourt, owned by the same family since 1631
• Shop at a traditional Dijon market and taste freshly made local mustard
• Explore the barge port at St Jean de Losne
• Tasting at Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
• Tour Château de Germolles, residence of the Dukes of Burgundy

ATTENTION WINE LOVERS & CONNOISSEURS:

Amaryllis has two special weeks devoted to a Grand Cru Cruise. Taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti. No need to book the whole boat as it is open on an individual cabin, shared charter basis. July 17-23, 2011 and July 24-30, 2011

Amaryllis is available for private charters only, with the exception of the two Grand Cru cruises.

Amaryllis is fully air conditioned (with central heat, too!) and accommodates up to 8 guests in 4 large staterooms, each with private ensuite bathrooms. The interior of Amaryllis is traditionally French with contemporary touches, set off by Louis XVI and XV antiques. She has been decorated by some of the most respected names in France and Italy. Settle into the comfortable lounge with a drink from the open bar, take a dip in the pool, linger over dishes cooked by the cordon bleu chef, or simply watch the magical French countryside unfold all around. If you are feeling energetic, cycle along the tow path!

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Learn more! See our online eBrochure for the French Hotel Barge AMARYLLIS.

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Contact Paradise Connections Yacht Charters to book AMARYLLIS 
View Amaryllis's online brochure
Visit our website for more info on our barges and barging: www.BargeCharters.com

 

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