Master Chef's Typical Menu
Regional Specialities
Terrine de Pêcheur façon Maison
Tourte Chaude d'Escargots
à la Ciboulette
Filet de Rouget au Safron
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Wine Cellar
Sancerre, Chablis
Pouilly Fumé, Cote de Nuits
Hautes Côtes de Beaune
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Cheese Board
Brie, Pont L'Eveque
Maroilles, St Marcellin
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Coffee, Tea, Chocolates

Highlights of a
Week on L'ART DE VIVRE
on the Nivernais Canal

• The Nivernais Canal itself is one of the oldest and most beautiful in France with curved stone bridges, peaceful villages, vistas of vineyards and lush green pastures
• Explore enchanting Auxerre and its magnificent cathedral
• Wine tasting of fine Chablis wines in a 12th century cellar
• Visit Chateau de Bazoches, home of Maréchal Vauban
• Tour Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy
• Visit picturesque Vézelay and its hilltop basilica
• Explore the medieval town of Clamecy
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning

 Cruising on L'ART DE VIVRE
The Nivernais Canal, Northern Burgundy
Auxerre To Clamecy

Sunday - Transfer to Barge
Guests are met at Laroche Migennes train station at 16:45, or Hotel Maxime in Auxerre at 17:15 if you are staying there pre cruise. and transferred to the elegant L’Art de Vivre in Auxerre, Burgundy. 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 aboard.

Monday - Auxerre to Vincelles
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. The afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in one of the town’s aged cellars will introduce you to some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard.

Tuesday - Vincelles to Mailly la Ville
After breakfast, our excursion is to the vibrant riverside town of Auxerre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, the town prides itself on its fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then return to the barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands past grazing Charolais cattle to the town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner aboard.

Wednesday - Mailly la Ville to Le Saussois
This morning, we visit the charming 14th century medieval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through delightful countryside with time to enjoy the village market. In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before returning to the barge before dinner ashore.

Thursday - Le Saussois to Lucy sur Yonne
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the 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. Lunch on board followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard.

Friday - Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside takes us to the old town of Clamecy. The narrow streets lined with ancient buildings present an opportunity for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.

Saturday - Transfer to Auxerre or Laroche Migennes
Disembark after breakfast and transfer either to Auxerre Centre or Laroche Migennes train station by 10am.

On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and subject to change.