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 Hotel barge the Art de Vivre

Cruising Burgundy - Upper Nivernais Canal

THE 8 PASSENGER L'ART DE VIVRE ....
started life as a Scottish munitions carrier and survived long enough to be transformed by a team of skilled craftsmen into a floating celebration of the Burgundian "good life". Your crew of four comprise Captain, Tour guide, Master Chef and Hostess, all with a love for the Nivernais canal and all secure in the knowledge that their vessel represents L'Art de Vivre itself.  The Art de Vivre will be totally refurbished below for the 2009 season.
 
Hotel barge the Art de Vivre 1
Hotel barge the Art de Vivre 2
Cruise Highlights

Medieval town of Clamecy and 13th century cathedral
16 lock flight at the valley of Sardy
Visit to 17th century home of Maréchal Vauban
Hilltop romanesque basilica of Vézelay
Wine tasting at Tannay
Delightful "van Gogh" style lifting bridges
Excellent walking and bicycling
Optional hot air ballooning

Technical details

Length / Beam: 100' X 15' 
Number of nights on board: 6 
Passengers: 8 
Cabins: 4 Twin/Double staterooms 
Crew: 5 members 
Air conditioning / central heating
Spa Pool
8 Touring Bikes
Air conditioned minibus for excursions 
Included in the cruise price 

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 excursions and entrance fees 
Transfers between the barge and the pick-up hotel in Paris.

NOT included in the cruise price

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

h2olidays, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France