Accommodations & Amenities View Deck Plan

Cabins
  • 100 ft long, with 6’5 ceiling height throughout
  • 4 cabins, all 100 sq ft, 6’5 ceiling height
  • Choice of a queen or two twin beds
  • Ensuite bathrooms with shower
Public Area
  • Limited storage space in cabins
  • Combined salon and dining area
  • Deck with umbrellas
  • Outdoor dining space and seating
Amenities
Chauffeured Guided Sightseeing
Chauffeured Guided Sightseeing
Daily Housekeeping
Daily Housekeeping
WiFi (service fluctuates)
WiFi (service fluctuates)
Private Chef
Private Chef
Open Bar
Open Bar
Bicycles and Helmets
Bicycles and Helmets
Air Conditioning/Heating
Air Conditioning/Heating
Hair Dryer and Toiletries
Hair Dryer and Toiletries
Bathrobe
Bathrobe
Safe
Safe
Hot Tub on Deck
Hot Tub on Deck
Sound System
Sound System
220 volt outlets
220 volt outlets

Itineraries

Travel from Auxerre to Chevroches on the Canal du Nivernais

Bicycling Opportunities:
Excellent 
 (Bicycling is completely optional.)
Sunday
Welcome Aboardsunday image
Welcome Aboard
Travel: Arrival to Auxerre
Meals: Dinner onboard

In the afternoon, you will be met by a L’Art de Vivre crew member at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to L’Art de Vivre, moored in the town of Auxerre. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner aboard.

Monday
Underground Explorationsmonday image
Underground Explorations
Travel: Auxerre to Vincelles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Our morning cruise starts early and takes us through some delightful locks and past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. This afternoon, we head to the quarry of Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stonework which is famous for the limestone used on buildings such as the Paris Opera House, here we explore this uniquely atmospheric underground space. Afterwards, we visit the cellars of Bailly-Lapierre, also carved out of the rock, to taste some their sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. Dinner and drinks are served onboard.

Tuesday
Explore the Cobblestoned Streets of Auxerretuesday image
Explore the Cobblestoned Streets of Auxerre
Travel: Vincelles to Mailly la Ville
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Today, your Tour Guide accompanies you to the town of Auxerre. Located on the banks of the River Yonne, Auxerre was first settled by the Romans, and, as an affluent port city for the wine trade, boasts a Cathedral, an Abbey, and a Church. Known for intact Medieval buildings, this is the ideal place to stroll along cobblestoned streets, browse the boutiques, or enjoy a cafe in the town square. Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise, and socialize in the salon with a glass of locally produced wine before Chef presents tonight's dinner.

Wednesday
A Grape Time Was Had by Allwednesday image
A Grape Time Was Had by All
Travel: Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
Meals: Breakfast & dinner onboard, lunch ashore

This morning, your Tour Guide escorts you to the celebrated wine village of Chablis. After viewing the vineyards, visit the prestigious Domaine Laroche for a winetasting, which is then followed by a tour of the monastery of St. Martin. Here is where monks developed the craft of winemaking in the Middle Ages and to this day it remains the location for aging the wines. After lunch ashore at the Domaine, an afternoon cruise is the perfect time to explore the towpath by bicycle or on foot. Cocktails and canapes precede dinner onboard.

Thursday
The Inspiration for Pilgrimsthursday image
The Inspiration for Pilgrims
Travel: Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Relax on deck during this morning's cruise. The excursion the afternoon is to the hilltop town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most beloved treasures. A view of the surrounding countryside awaits! Both the town and its 11th century Romanesque Basilica of St Magdalene are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites; Vézelay Abbey was also a starting point for pilgrims on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. After your tour, browse the village's shops and boutiques. Back onboard, Chef serves tonight's gourmet dinner.

Friday
The Private Chateau of Bazochesfriday image
The Private Chateau of Bazoches
Travel: Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Start the day with a tranquil traipse or a gentle pedal on the towpath during this morning's cruise. This afternoon, your Tour Guide escorts you to the Chateau of Bazoches, originally built in 1180 by Jean de Bazoches. Since 1675, it has been owned by many families and dynasties. Intriguing architecture abounds; the trapezoidal-shaped feudal castle comprises three round towers and a rectangular keep. Afterwards, your Tour Guide will return you to the barge for a festive cocktail hour and the Captain’s Dinner.

Saturday
A Sad Farewellsaturday image
A Sad Farewell
Travel: Transfer from Chevroches
Meals: Breakfast onboard

After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.

Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions.

Travel from Auxerre to Chevroches on the Canal du Nivernais

Bicycling Opportunities:
Excellent 
 (Bicycling is completely optional.)

CREATE A CUSTOM FAMILY THEMED ITINERARY REPLACING UP TO 4 OF YOUR DAILY EXCURSIONS WITH IDEAS FROM THE LIST BELOW

Due to their nature, some activities carry a supplement fee. All activities are subject to availability and have minimum age requirements. Please contact your Cruise Coordinator to create your bespoke family cruise.

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES CAN BE INCLUDED IN YOUR CRUISE FARE WITHOUT SUPPLEMENT AND CAN USUALLY BE ARRANGED ONBOARD DIRECTLY WITH THE CAPTAIN:

Tin Pin Bowling · Cardo Land Dinosaur Park · Caves of Arcy-sur-Cure · La Fabuloserie – A Typical Art & Sculpture Museum · Laser Quest · Chateau Guedelon – Medieval Castle Construction Project · Mini-Golf · Swimming · Trampoline Tree Nets (3 years+) · Ice Skating (3 years+) · Tennis (4 years+) · Tree Climbing at Go Ape (4 years+) · Go Karting (Minimum height of 1.25m / 4ft 1) · Canoeing & Kayaking (Must be able to swim)

THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES CARRY A SUPPLEMENT PAYABLE DIRECTLY TO THE PROVIDER WHOSE INDIVIDUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLY:

Hot Air Ballooning (6 years+) · Horse Riding (3 years+) · Paintball (6 years+) · Quad biking (10 years+)
Sunday
Welcome Aboardsunday image
Welcome Aboard
Travel: Arrival to Auxerre
Meals: Dinner onboard

In the afternoon, you will be met by a L’Art de Vivre crew member at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to L’Art de Vivre, moored in the town of Auxerre. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner aboard.

Monday
Underground Explorationsmonday image
Underground Explorations
Travel: Auxerre to Vincelles
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Our morning cruise starts early and takes us through some delightful locks and past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. This afternoon, we head to the quarry of Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stonework which is famous for the limestone used on buildings such as the Paris Opera House, here we explore this uniquely atmospheric underground space. Afterwards, we visit the cellars of Bailly-Lapierre, also carved out of the rock, to taste some their sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. Dinner and drinks are served onboard.

Tuesday
Explore the Cobblestoned Streets of Auxerretuesday image
Explore the Cobblestoned Streets of Auxerre
Travel: Vincelles to Mailly la Ville
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Today, your Tour Guide accompanies you to the town of Auxerre. Located on the banks of the River Yonne, Auxerre was first settled by the Romans, and, as an affluent port city for the wine trade, boasts a Cathedral, an Abbey, and a Church. Known for intact Medieval buildings, this is the ideal place to stroll along cobblestoned streets, browse the boutiques, or enjoy a cafe in the town square. Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise, and socialize in the salon with a glass of locally produced wine before Chef presents tonight's dinner.

Wednesday
A Grape Time Was Had by Allwednesday image
A Grape Time Was Had by All
Travel: Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
Meals: Breakfast & dinner onboard, lunch ashore

This morning, your Tour Guide escorts you to the celebrated wine village of Chablis. After viewing the vineyards, visit the prestigious Domaine Laroche for a winetasting, which is then followed by a tour of the monastery of St. Martin. Here is where monks developed the craft of winemaking in the Middle Ages and to this day it remains the location for aging the wines. After lunch ashore at the Domaine, an afternoon cruise is the perfect time to explore the towpath by bicycle or on foot. Cocktails and canapes precede dinner onboard.

Thursday
The Inspiration for Pilgrimsthursday image
The Inspiration for Pilgrims
Travel: Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Relax on deck during this morning's cruise. The excursion the afternoon is to the hilltop town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most beloved treasures. A view of the surrounding countryside awaits! Both the town and its 11th century Romanesque Basilica of St Magdalene are designated UNESCO World Heritage sites; Vézelay Abbey was also a starting point for pilgrims on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela. After your tour, browse the village's shops and boutiques. Back onboard, Chef serves tonight's gourmet dinner.

Friday
The Private Chateau of Bazochesfriday image
The Private Chateau of Bazoches
Travel: Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Start the day with a tranquil traipse or a gentle pedal on the towpath during this morning's cruise. This afternoon, your Tour Guide escorts you to the Chateau of Bazoches, originally built in 1180 by Jean de Bazoches. Since 1675, it has been owned by many families and dynasties. Intriguing architecture abounds; the trapezoidal-shaped feudal castle comprises three round towers and a rectangular keep. Afterwards, your Tour Guide will return you to the barge for a festive cocktail hour and the Captain’s Dinner.

Saturday
A Sad Farewell
Travel: Transfer from Chevroches
Meals: Breakfast onboard

After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.

Gourmet Dining

Lunch
  • Shrimp Tartare with Avocado, Pine Nuts, and Sundried Tomatoes
  • Guinea Fowl with Tarragon Sauce, Farfalle Pasta, Confit Carrots, and Roasted Spring Onion
  • Cheeses: Saint Maure de Touraine, Abondance, Crottin de Chavignol
  • Banana Tiramisu
  • A Selection of Coffees, Teas, and Biscuits
Dinner
  • Wild Mushrooms in a Puff Pastry
  • Filet of Charolais Beef with Port Sauce, Roasted New Potatoes, and Haricot Verts
  • Cheeses: Valencay, Comté, Roquefort
  • Crepes Suzette
  • A Selection of After Dinner Drinks
  • 1 Dinner Ashore Inclusive of the Cruise Rate
Wine
  • Domaine Chanson Beaune 1er Clos du Roi
  • Famille Lignères  Château La Baronne “Alaric” Corbières
  • Domaine Chanson Savigny les Beaunes Haut Marconnets 1er Cru
  • Chateau Puech Celeyran, Cuvée Ombeline
  • Riesling Grand Cru Kanzlerberg
  • Champagne Jacquard

Rates & Dates

Accommodation
Value Season
Regular Season
Private Cruise for 8 guests$45,000$52,000
Private Cruise for 7 guests$43,500$50,300
Private Cruise for 6 guests$42,000$48,600
Double Cabin (Per Person, Double Occupancy)$6,050$6,990
Single-Occupancy Supplement$2,200$2,500

2025 Dates

Italic Dates = Value Season
Gray Bold Dates = Regular Season

Month
Days
April6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27-3
May4-10, 11-17, 18-24, 25-31
June1-7, 8-14, 15-21, 22-28, 29-5
July6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27-2
August3-9, 10-16, 17-23, 24-30, 31-6
September7-13, 14-20, 21-27, 28-4
October5-11, 12-18, 19-25, 26-1

Additional Details

Included in the rate
  • 6 nights/7 days in a cabin with a private bath
  • Round trip chauffeured transfers to and from Paris
  • A dedicated onboard crew consisting of a Captain, Chef, Tour Guide, and Hostess
  • All meals onboard and ashore from dinner the first evening to breakfast the final morning
  • All wines served with lunches and dinners both onboard and ashore
  • Open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
  • Daily escorted excursions including admittance fees
  • Unlimited use of onboard amenities such as bicycles and the hot tub
Not included in the rate
  • International airfare
  • Cancellation insurance – A Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) policy is recommended
  • Suggested crew gratuity of 5-10% of the cruise price

*All rates are quoted in U.S. Dollars unless otherwise noted

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