LA NOUVELLE ETOILE, a state-of-the-art 8 passenger ultra deluxe barge spends summers in Burgundy and Champagne.

LA NOUVELLE ETOILE spends the summer in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France. An exciting highlight of this luxury barge cruise is the delight of cruising right through the heart of Paris. This ultra deluxe barge is pure floating elegance as she cruises along the historic Seine, Marne and Yonne Rivers. The barge itself is the new standard in barging with every luxurious amenity possible. Yes, there is Satellite TV and internet access for those who want to stay in touch. For an exquisite experience with the most caring of owners, La Nouvelle Etoile is one of the best.

Cruise Highlights


 Dining on La Nouvelle Etoile is an extravaganza of sights and tastes, all beautifully presented on china, crystal and silver.

A Delectable Dinner
* Fresh Foie Gras Grilled with Grapes and Wine
* Rack of Lamb in Herb Crust
Panache of Fresh Vegetables
* Warm Goat Cheese with
Bed of Crispy Salad
* Sticky Toffee Pudding with
Creme Anglais and Strawberries
* Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Digestifs

 

 

In 2010, LA NOUVELLE ETOILE
offers eight itineraries in Holland,
Belgium, France and Germany

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Itinerary

 

Chablis Cruise
Paris to Auxerre

SUNDAY After you are met by our driver you will be driven to La Nouvelle moored in the heart of Paris for a wonderful champagne welcome. The afternoon will take up with your relaxing while we cruise past Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower. We will moor for the night in the Latin Quarter where you will have your first of many gourmet meals on board.

MONDAY Scenic cruise out of Paris to Samois sur Seine. After lunch we will drive to Chateau of Fontainbleau. Here we will walk through Fontainbleau, which is to walk through the history of France. Every royal family has added its own architectural signature. We then go on to the charming village of Moret, where the impressionist Sisley painted and then re-join La Nouvelle for the evening.

TUESDAY A morning cruise on the upper part of the Seine to Montereau, where the smaller river Yonne meets us. After lunch we will take a drive out to the medieval town of Provins, also called the “City of Roses”. Here we will watch the magnificent show of the birds of prey and then return to the barge moored in a beautiful country setting along the banks of the Yonne.

WEDNESDAY A pleasant cruise along the Yonne River to the town of Sens, the oldest town in France. We will visit on of the first great Gothic cathedrals, a magnificent building that dominates the square. Time to shop and visit the museum or just stroll around the town.

THURSDAY Winding up on the Yonne we reach the pretty riverside town of Joigny. The beautiful narrow cobbled streets winding their way up to wonderful churches perched on top of the hillside, that take you back to another era. In the afternoon we will take a drive out to Chablis where we will select one of the small family operated wineries for an intimate tour of the vineyards and cellars.

FRIDAY Cruise along the upper reaches of the Yonne River to Auxerre, the most beautiful of all the river towns in France whose skyline is punctuated by church spires and its streets lined with timbered 16th century homes. Time for shopping, visiting the old port or the 15th century clock tower. Here we will have our last gourmet dinner on board that will also be a farewell party.

SATURDAY After your last elegant breakfast you will be driven to either your hotel or the airport.

Itineraries may be in reverse direction.


 


Imagine cruising right through the heart of Paris! Both of these cruises on La Nouvelle Etoile start or end in Paris - how romantic!

Upper Loire/Burgundy Itinerary Coming Soon

Floor Plan

 Ultra deluxe La Nouvelle Etoile boasts 4 luxury suites, elegant salon and bar with piano, satellite TV, internet access and jacuzzi on deck - wow!

Invite your friends to the vacation of a lifetime!