Reine Pedauque & MS Niagara
Wheelchair Accessible Vessels
luxury barge cruise vacations
in southern Burgundy, France
For anyone who has physical limitations, we operate hotel barges in Southern Burgundy called La Reine Pedauque and Niagara.
They cruise between Dijon and Vandenesse and have been designed specially to accommodate passengers with physical challenges. They are fitted with a lift for wheelchairs and a stair lift for access between decks, and the doors are wide enough for wheelchair access on all decks.
The Ambassador suites have a shower seat, commode and handrails next to the shower and the height of the bed is only 70cm high for easy accessibility. The minibus also has a wheelchair lift.
Reine Pedauque and Niagara cruises for 6 nights from Friday to Thursday between April and October. Every 6 night cruise includes all meals, open bar, regional wines, daily escorted excursions, local return transfer between the vessel and Chateau la Chassagne Hotel near Dijon
The average crew ratio is one crew member to every two passengers and all cabins have ensuite facilities.
Starting and Finishing at
Château la Chassagne, F- 21410 Pont de Pany/Dijon
Boarding on arrival day at 5 pm - Disembarkation by 10.30 am on departure day
Boarding on arrival day at 5 pm - Disembarkation by 10.30 am on departure day
Prices
| Description of Cabins | 7 days/6 nights Friday - Thursday |
| Commodore Suite-Per person | $3550 |
| Ambassador Suite-Per person | $3750 |
| Royal Suite-Per person | $3950 |
| Supplement for single cabin | $900 |
| Charter 8 pax Reine Pedauque | $30,000 |
| Charter 6 pax Niagara | $22,500 |
| Tandem Charter 14 pax | $52,500 |
Itinerary
Day 1: Friday
Arrival at Château la Chassagne, Pont de Pany, near Dijon. At 5pm transfer in air-conditioned minibus to the hotelboat. A warm welcome aboard from the captain and crew with a Kir-Royal cocktail - the start to a unique and memorable stay in Burgundy. The captain takes us on a visit to Dijon and when we get back to the boat it is time for our first candlelight dinner served with regional wines. The evening is brought to a pleasant close in the friendly atmosphere of the bar where all drinks are on the house.
Day 2: Saturday
While we are having breakfast La Reine Pédauque and MS Niagara leave Dijon and head for the first of a total of 45 locks. We make our way along Lake Kir with its leisure facilities via Plombieres to Velars sur Ouche. Guests are free to leave the boat at any of the picturesque locks and to continue on foot or bicycle along the towpath to the next one. After a break for lunch, we continue on our leisurely way before reaching Fleurey sur Ouche, where we will moor for the night. Depending on your mood, you may wish to take part in the entertainment program, but whatever you decide, food and drink will be at its French best!
Day 3: Sunday
The third day brings us into the heart of Burgundy, into the glorious Ouche Valley. Comfortably seated on the sundeck, we will travel back through time to an unhurried world, past the enchanting village of Pont de Pany and Château la Chassagne, and past Ste. Marie sur Ouche. We finally tie up in Gissey and set out to explore the surrounding countryside in the company of the captain.
Day 4: Monday
After a copious breakfast, we take leave of passengers who have booked only three nights and set off on a day's excursion with the captain to Beaune. Here we will visit the world-famous Hospices and the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame. We go wine-tasting in a wine-grower's cellar and have lunch in a typical French restaurant. Back on board we will meet our new guests who have joined us for the remaining cruise.
Day 5: Tuesday
In the morning La Reine Pédauque and MS Niagara up anchor and get underway to Saint Victor and La Bussiere where a visit to the Cistercian abbey is an absolute must. After lunch we continue our cruise past Veuvey on our way to today's destination: Pont d'Ouche. There's enough time for an outing to the medieval hillside village of Château-neuf en Auxois which we will see again from the boat the next day.
Day 6: Wednesday
Very hard work for the captain today mastering the numerous locks between Pont d'Ouche and Vandenesse. For passengers it is the last chance to sit back and soak up the beauty of the surroundings. In the evening you are guests at the captain's table for a farewell gala dinner at which you will be presented with your lock diplomas.
Day 7: Thursday
After a generous breakfast, passengers leave the boat and are driven back to Château la Chassagne, to the train station or Dijon airport.
Note: As this is a one way cruise, the itinerary is also operated in the opposite direction according to starting date. We reserve the right to alter the leisure program.
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contact Go Barging at Toll Free 1 800 394 8630, fax: (+44) 1784 483072
or e-mail sales@GoBarging.com
contact Go Barging at Toll Free 1 800 394 8630, fax: (+44) 1784 483072
or e-mail sales@GoBarging.com