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SAVOIR FAIRE, a beautiful 12 passenger deluxe barge, cruises from Paris to Champagne in France.
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SAVOIR FAIRE starts her barge cruise season in Holland to partake in the springtime celebration of tulips and flowers. With passengers on board for a Three Country Cruise, she then heads to France for the summer where she cruises the rivers from Paris to Burgundy to the Upper Loire to Champagne. A comfortable, spacious barge, Savoir Faire is a delight with her experienced crew and owners Chris and Fran Bennett on board as hosts extraordinaire. |
Cruise Highlights
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Typical Cuisine on Board
* Braised Beef Filet in Juniper Berry
and Red Wine Jus
* Saddle of Lamb with Eggplant Caviar
Wine Cellar
*St. Emilion Grand Cru (Chateau Gaillard)
* Chassagne-Montrachet les Houilleres
* Pomerol (Chateau des Jacobins)
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The Champagne Cruise (itinerary below) is different from many others. It begins or ends in PARIS! and features a private and exclusive "Paris by Night" cruise aboard the SAVOIR FAIRE, where the city's floodlit monuments and the Eiffel Tower unfold from a privileged perch on the panoramic deck.
SAVOIR FAIRE offers five itineraries in France, Holland and Belgium. Click through to see all your options.
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Itinerary
CHAMPAGNE CRUISE
Between Paris and Epernay
SAVOIR FAIRE will cruise in the Champagne Region in the glorious month of September. This is an ideal time to cruise in this delightful region! You'll visit the Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte; World War I battlefields; a Brie cheese maker, the Cathedral at Reims, where the Kings of France were crowned and a highlight, the very centre of Champagne - Epernay.
Sunday
You are met at the hotel and driven to the SAVOIR FAIRE, moored in the heart of Paris. After a champagne welcome and a tour of the SAVOIR FAIRE, we leave our mooring to position ourselves for a floodlit cruise of Paris, where the city's floodlit monuments and the Eiffel Tower unfold from a privileged perch on the panoramic deck.
Monday
Morning cruise out of Paris onto the river Marne. After lunch, you visit the magnificent Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Rejoin the SAVOIR FAIRE in Meaux in time to stroll around town and visit the cathedral.
Tuesday
Morning cruise from Meaux to La Ferte. An afternoon visit to a master cheese ripener for a tasting of the various bries. We shall also explore other sites of interest in the surrounding area.
Wednesday
You are now in the very heart of the Champagne region, cruising up to Charly-sur-Marne and our overnight mooring at Chateau Thierry, the scene of American battles in World War I. Visit to Belleau Wood battlefield and neighbouring villages.
Thursday
The Marne takes you through vine-covered hills dotted with small villages to the delightful little town of Damery. Afternoon visit to Epernay and the underground champagne cellars of Moet and Chandon.
Friday
We take a brief cruise along the upper reaches of the river Marne to the wine village of Cummieres. Afternoon visit to the Cathedral at Reims, where the Kings of France were crowned. Farewell Captain's Dinner on board.
Saturday
After breakfast you are driven to your Paris hotel or the airport.
Note: This is a sample itinerary. Itineraries are flexible and may be changed according to passenger requests and local conditions. The itinerary is in the reverse direction every other cruise week. |
Floor Plan
Savoir Faire has 6 twin or queen cabins and elegant furnishings.
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This is a barge you will love |
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SAVOIR FAIRE
Deluxe, 12 passengers
Sunday to Saturday - 6 nights
Three Country Cruise - 13 nights |
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Cruise Rates 2008 |
Value Season Departures
Mar 30, Apr 6, 13, 20, 27
October 5, 12, 19, 26 |
| Per Person Double 0ccupancy |
$3,500 |
| Single Supplement |
$1,750 |
Mid Season Departures
May 4, 11; July 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 |
| Per Person Double Occupancy |
$4,200 |
| Single Supplement |
$2,100 |
Regular Season Departures
May 18, 25; June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13; Sept 7, 14, 21, 28 |
| Per Person Double Occupancy |
$4,600 |
| Single Supplement |
$2,300 |
Six-night charter for 8 |
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| Value Season |
$31,000 |
| Mid Season |
$38,000 |
| Regular Season |
$42,000 |
| Six-night charter for 10 |
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| Value Season |
$33,000 |
| Mid Season |
$40,000 |
| Regular Season |
$44,000 |
| Six-night charter for 12 |
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| Value Season |
$35,000 |
| Mid Season |
$42,000 |
| Regular Season |
$46,000 |
13 night, 3 Country Cruise Per Person, Double Occupancy |
$7,500 |
| 13 night, 3 Country Cruise Single Supplement |
$1,000 |
| 13 night, 3 Country Cruise Charter up to 12 passengers |
$65,000 |
SEE SPECIAL OFFERS |
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Included in Cruise Price |
- Transportation between designated meeting point and the barge
- Six nights accommodation in private cabin with ensuite bath
- All meals, wine and drinks on board
- Open bar
- Daily escorted excursions by air-conditioned van
- All barge amenities including bicycles
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Barge Features |
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Passengers: 12
Crew: 7
Barge Size: 132 ft x 17 ft
Cabins: 6
Cabin Size: 5 @ 116 sq ft, 1 @ 142 sq ft
Accommodations: 6 twin or queen with dual wardrobes, writing desk and chair
Heat & Air: Central heat and air
Laundry: Not available
Amenities: Hairdryers, bathroom toiletries, library, 12 bicycles, 2 sundecks, separate bar lounge opening to aft deck, large lounge with piano opening to front deck, panoramic observation deck, polished mahogany interior
Email Access: No
TV/DVD/CD: CD Sound System
Electricity: 220V, 110V for electric shavers |
Cruise Features |
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Cruising Region: France, Holland, Belgium
Cruising Season: April - October
Length of Cruise: 6 nights & 13 night Three Country Cruise
Departure Day: Sunday
Pick-up Time: Varies with Itinerary
Pick-up Location: Paris for France cruises; Amsterdam for Holland cruises |
Theme Cruises Available |
| Family, Biking, Walking, Golfing, Three Country Cruise |
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