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L'Art de Vivre, Burgundy Cruise ex Auxerre to Chevroches

Cruise L'Art de Vivre, Burgundy Cruise ex Auxerre to Chevroches
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship L'Art de Vivre
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Auxerre to Chevroces aboard L'Art de Vivre.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 22 Sep 2024
Cruise Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from Auxerre to Chevroces aboard L'Art de Vivre.

NOTE:On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. Please check at time of enquiry/booking.

Sunday, Day 1 Auxerre
Following a champagne welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre, or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before returning for dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise starts early and takes us through some delightful locks and past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. Following lunch on board, 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 on board.

Tuesday, Day 3 Vincelles to Mailly-la-Ville
Following an early breakfast, we head to the medieval town of Auxerre to wander the morning produce market. Later, we tour the centre of what was originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, with its lavish Renaissance houses, fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral situated close to the river. We then return to the hotel barge for a cruise southward through rich pasturelands and past grazing Charolais cattle, to the sleepy village of Mailly-la-Ville. After your relaxed lunch on board, perhaps this is a good time to enjoy a walk or bicycle ride along the towpath. Dinner on board.

Wednesday, Day 4 Mailly-la-Ville to Le Saussois
This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, we head to the celebrated wine village of Chablis. After viewing the vineyards, we make a private visit to the prestigious Domaine Laroche for a wine-tasting, followed by a tour of the 1000 years old Obédiencerie; originally part of the monastery of St. Martin, this is where the monks developed the craft of winemaking in the Middle Ages and to this day it remains the location for aging the wines. Lunch will be served by a private chef in the Domaine’s dining hall. Later in the afternoon we return to the barge to cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, a stunning natural setting with an international climbing centre. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy delightful walks or bicycle rides along the towpath. Dinner onboard.

Thursday, Day 5 Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne
Our morning cruise is through the picturesque Yonne Valley to our mooring at Lucy-sur-Yonne. After lunch on board, we enjoy an excursion to the pilgrimage town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside takes us to our final mooring at the pretty canalside village of Chevroches and again this is a perfect time for a walk or a bicycle ride. In the afternoon, we visit the elegant Château de Bazoches, built in the 12th century and whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart. The château was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban and there are wonderful views from its elevated hillside setting. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Chevroches
Sailing Dates
22 Sep 2024
29 Sep 2024
06 Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024
20 Oct 2024
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
22 Sep 2024 Auxerre, Burgundy, France
23 Sep 2024 Vincelles, Burgundy, France
24 Sep 2024 Mailly la Ville, Burgundy, France
25 Sep 2024 Le Saussois, Burgundy, France
26 Sep 2024 Lucy sur Yonne, Burgundy, France
27 Sep 2024 Chevroches, Burgundy, France
28 Sep 2024 Chevroches, Burgundy, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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