C'EST LA VIE, an 8-passenger deluxe barge cruises in the northern Burgundy region of France

C'EST LA VIE and owners, Olivier and Deb Megret, invite you to join them on their beautiful barge for an enchanting float through Burgundy. They have cruised this region for many years and have recently purchased C'est La Vie to cruise with guests in their own unique style. The idyllic Burgundy canal meanders through rolling green hills and Burgundian villages with excursions to the Chablis vineyards and a gorgeous Renaissance chateau just two of the highlights. A special treat is a gourmet dinner at Hostellerie des Clos in Chablis. The barge itself is luxurious in space and amenities with large suites and spacious bathrooms. You can even join Olivier in the wheelhouse as he pilots C'est La Vie through the peaceful countryside.

Cruise Highlights


Deb and Olivier Megret, owners/operators of the deluxe barge C'est La Vie
Deb and Olivier Megret, owners of C'est La Vie

Typical Gourmet Meals 

Breakfast
Buffet of cereals, bread, pastries, cheeses,
cold meats, fresh fruit, yogurts,
tea, coffee and juices
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Lunch
Buffet of salads, a hot dish,
selection of cheeses, fruit,
biscuits and coffee
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Dinner
Four course meal with entrée,
main course,
selection of cheeses,
dessert and coffee

Both lunch and dinner are served with white and red wines from the best wine producing regions of France.

 

 

 
Highlights of a
Week on C'EST LA VIE
on the Yonne River and Burgundy Canal

Relax on the roomy deck of C'est La Vie while cruising the Burgundy Canal, France

Elegant comfort while dining on C'est La Vie

Itinerary

Cruising on C'EST LA VIE
Burgundy Canal, Northern Burgundy
Ravieres to St. Florentin

Deluxe barge, C'est La Vie, cruising the Burgundy Canal, FranceSunday - Ravières         
Guests are met in Paris at a pre-arranged meeting point at 3pm and driven to the “C’est La Vie”, which is moored in the town of Ravières. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you before your first gourmet dinner aboard.

 

Monday - Ravières to Ancy le Franc
Morning cruise to the village of Ancy le Franc, allowing you time to walk off breakfast of locally baked croissants and other pastries. After a buffet lunch, enjoy a guided visit to the Cistercian Abbey of Fontenay founded by St Bernard. Dating back to the 12th Century it is listed on the Unesco World Heritage site. Return to the “C’est La Vie” for dinner.  

Visit the chateau at Ancy la Franc while cruising on the canal barge C'est La VieTuesday - Ancy la Franc to Lézinnes
After breakfast, you can walk or be driven for this mornings visit to the gorgeous Renaissance chateau of Ancy le Franc. Renowned for its 16th-century wall paintings and frescos (which are said to rival Fontainebleau), Ancy-le-Franc has been extensively and sensitively renovated. Return to the “C’est La Vie” for lunch and an afternoon cruise to the small town of Lézinnes. In the evening, you will be driven to Chablis for your dinner ashore at the restaurant Hostellerie des Clos.

Wednesday - Lézinnes to Tanlay
Morning visit to the medieval town of Noyers. Where you can walk through the ancient cobbled streets, enjoying the local market and discover the old ramparts and half timbered buildings from the 15th/16th centuries along the banks of the river Serein. Drive back to the “C’est La Vie” through fields of wheat and grazing animals for lunch and an afternoon cruise on the Burgundy Canal to Tanlay. This is the perfect moment to put on your walking shoes and explore the towpath and small villages along the way. Dinner aboard.

Visit town and vineyards of Chablis for a private wine tasting.Thursday - Tanlay to Flogny la Chapelle
We take a morning cruise to Flogny la Chapelle, passing through the old town of Tonnerre with buildings from many eras, including Roman and Medieval. Lunch aboard before our afternoon visit to the town of Chablis, where you can taste some of the famous white wines of this region in one of their local cellars. Enjoy a drive through vineyards of Chablis, which cover the hillsides for as far as the eye can see. Return to “C’est La Vie" for another gourmet dinner aboard.
 

Friday - Flogny la Chapelle to St Florentin
A relaxing morning cruise to the town of St Florentin.  After lunch, drive to the town of Auxerre. On the banks of the river Yonne. This historic town, first settled by the Romans, boasts a Cathedral, an Abbey and a Church. With buildings dating back to medieval times, this is the ideal place to stroll along its narrow streets and window shop. Or, just sit and relax with a coffee in one of its many cafés, reflecting on Napoleon, Joan of Arc or Charles VII who all passed through this elegant town. Return to the “C’est La Vie” for the Captain’s Dinner, which ends your cruise in style.

Saturday - Transfer to Paris
After breakfast, you’ll be chauffeured back to Paris. 

This itinerary is in the reverse direction on alternate weeks and is subject to change at any time without notice.

Floor Plan

Floorplan of C'est La Vie  
The four suites are approximately 230 sq. feet with ensuite bathroom including shower

C'EST LA VIE lives up to its name - This is the life!