There are five luxury riverboats in the Belmond Afloat In France fleet.Īlouette is a delightful riverboat, for only 2 to 4 passengers, cruising the calm Canal du Midi a perfect way to share life's special moments with one you love, or with just two others, whether dear friends or family.īelmond Alouette is available for private charter only. We are developing the Luxury Riverboat Club with care, offering only the best available river boats and barges.ĭiscover one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to explore France-cruising its beautiful canals and rivers in style aboard a Belmond Afloat in France barge. If you enjoy luxury train journeys, you will appreciate luxury riverboat cruises. Due to the limited size of the vessels, it is recommended to book in advance to ensure availability.The Luxury Riverboat Club launches and barges grace canals and rivers with their unhurried progress.Ĭlose to the natural life of the waterways and banks, life on your private riverboat calms and caresses, rejuvenates and restores. Sometimes the best is to find the perfect anchor for your trip (pardon the pun),and build your journey around.īarging in France is a wonderful experience for families or a small group of friends. When we got off the barge, we continued our exploration of France in the magnificent Alps.
In our case, our itinerary started in Paris, before we made our way to Burgundy. Strategically positioned in some of the most sought-after regions, the Les Bateaux Belmond barges offer endless possibilities for touring while onboard, but also before and after. It is also the headquarters of the celebrated Burgundian wine society, the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. Another highlight was the historic Clos de Vougeot vineyard, where the Cistercian monks first began making wine in the 12th Century. Recognized by its colorful, geometric-patterned tile roof, this 15th-century former hospital is now the Hôtel-Dieu Museum, showcasing works like "The Last Judgement" altarpiece by Van der Weyden. Surrounded by the Côte d'Or vineyards, the cobbled town is renowned for an annual wine auction held at the Hôtel-Dieu (Hospices de Beaune).
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A large van with driver was always available for planned shore touring of vineyards, small villages, and other sites along the way.Ī few of the very memorable excursions we took included Beaune, a walled town at the center of the Burgundy winemaking region in France. Still, because we also wanted to sample some of the local tables, we had one lunch ashore in Dijon and one dinner at a Michelin-starred restaurant in the beautiful town of Beaune.Įach day, after breakfast, we would walk the towpaths for hours or use some of the bikes at our disposal, as the barge slowly made its way northward. We enjoyed most meals onboard and the food, service, and wine were truly world-class. Our barge, “Lilas”, run by a crew of 7, glided along the picturesque canals and rivers of Burgundy for 6 nights.
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Most of the barges being offered as private charters only, fully staffed with a professional crew at your beck and call. Earlier this month, my wife and I, with two other couples, sailed the canals and rivers of Burgundy for six nights aboard the beautiful Les Bateaux Belmond in France barge “Lilas.”īetween Champagne, Burgundy, Provence, and the Canal du Midi, Belmond operates a fleet of 6 luxury barges ranging in size from 4, 6, 8, and 12 passengers.
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