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La Belle Epoque, Burgundy, France

Luxury barge charters and cruise vacations
aboard La Belle Epoque on the Nivernais canal

The 13 passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge and sistership to L'impressionniste in our European fleet. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool, wood panelled saloon and dining room, together with other luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned.


The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds, with marble en-suite facilities as does the new single cabin.. The Captain leads a crew of five, comprising Master Chef, Tour guide, House keeper and Steward/ess.

Read on for cruise highlights and details of our cuisine and fine wines, or use the side menu to explore the various cruise itineraries on offer, check cruise rates and view our barge photo galleries.

Or view our La Belle Epoque Guestbook and read what our many satisfied guests have to say about their Barging holiday in Burgundy, France.

cruise highlights

cuisine aboard

  •    All-inclusive - open bar, free
        wines,gourmet cuisine, entry
        fees to excursions
  •    Explore enchanting Auxerre
  •    Wine tasting of Chardonnay and
        Pinot Noir in a 12th Century cellar
  •    Visit St. Bris with its underground
        passages
  •    Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of
        the most beautiful villages in
       Burgundy
  •    Visit Vézelay, a medieval hilltop
        village
  •    Gastronomic dinner ashore
  •    Optional Hot Air Ballooning

regional specialities

Filet d'Agneau au Basilic, Magret de Canard, Poulet à L'Estragon

wine cellar

Chablis, Vosne Romanée, Domaine Laroche,
Nuit St-Georges, Epineuil

cheese board

Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte, Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin

Why not experience the magic for yourself, contact us today to find out
more about our France luxury barge cruise vacation on La Belle Epoque....

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