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)

SAVOIR FAIRE offers five itineraries in France, Holland and Belgium
2008

• Springtime in Holland
  March 30 - May 3
• Three Country Cruise May 4-17, Oct 19-Nov 1, 13-night cruise
• Chablis Cruise (itinerary below) 
  May 18-24, Aug 17-23, Sept 21-Oct 18
• Burgundy/Upper Loire (itinerary below) May 25 - August 16
• Cruise from Paris to Champagne
  August 24-September 20 
  
  The Chablis 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.
  

 CHABLIS CRUISE
Between Paris and Auxerre

Savoir Faire will cruise between Burgundy and Paris on a route rich in treasures, including a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Vezelay: a tour of Fountainebleau, palace of French Kings; and the Gothic Cathedral at Sens.There is ample opportunity to walk and bicycle along the route. 

Sunday
You are met at the hotel and driven to the Savoir Faire which is docked in Paris on the Left Bank. 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 along the Seine river, followed by an afternoon visit to Fontainebleau. To walk through Fontainebleau is to walk through the history of France. Every royal family has added its architectural signature. Rejoin the "Savoir Faire" at its mooring. 

Tuesday
A pleasant cruise along the beautiful river Yonne to Sens, the oldest town in France. Visit the Unesco World Heritage town of Provins with its spectacular "Birds of Prey" show.Time afterwards to stroll around the town.

Wednesday
Set off on the canal in the morning, stopping in the Roman style town of Villeneuve. Time to stroll around the town before exploring Sens, home to the first of the great Gothic cathedrals, a magnificent building that dominates the main square. Time to shop, visit the museum or stroll again around town. Moor for the night in the pretty riverside town of Joigny. Its narrow cobbled streets winding their way up to churches perched on top take you back to a bygone era.

Thursday
Gentle morning cruise to Gurgy. After lunch take a drive to the world famous wine town of Chablis where we have arranged a tour of a reknowned wine cellar, followed by a wine tasting! Weather permitting, we then take a short walk to view the "Grand Cru" vineyards perched against surrounding hillsides.

Friday
Cruise along the upper reaches of the Yonne to Auxerre, the most beautiful of all river towns whose skyline is punctuated by church spires and its streets lined with timbered 16th century houses. Time for shopping, visiting the old port, or the 15th century clock tower. Farewell 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.

THE BEST OF BURGUNDY
and the UPPER LOIRE
Between Auxerre to Montargis

Sunday
You will be picked up at 1:45 PM from your Paris hotel and chauffeured to the SAVOIR FAIRE, moored in Auxerre. Your hosts, Chris and Fran, welcome you aboard with a Champagne Reception and an introduction to your crew and ship. Once you have settled in, your tour guide will accompany you on a leisurely walk through what is one of the prettiest towns in France. Auxerre, the capital of lower Burgundy, is situated in the heart of a wine growing region most famous for its Chablis wine. Tonight your chef welcomes you to your table with the first of many superb offerings. Round off the day with a gentle stroll along the riverbank or the "Son et Lumiere" show at Saint Germain cathedral. 

Monday
Your cruise begins as we glide out of Auxerre past the riverside villages of the Upper Yonne. Glorious flower displays border the locksides as we wind our way towards our overnight mooring at Joigny. There are plenty of opportunities for biking and walking along the pathways. After lunch, visit Domaine Laroche, where you are offered a tour followed by a comprehensive wine tasting. Our excursion then takes us through picturesque landscapes to a typical Burgundian farm, to sample local cheeses before returning to the "Savoir Faire". Your overnight mooring is the riverside setting of Joigny. Dinner on board.

Tuesday
Our cruise before lunch takes us along narrow canals and gently flowing rivers towards the 15th century fortified town of Villeneuve sur Yonne. As always, there are opportunities to cycle alongside. Before lunch we moor near the restaurant of the famous actress "Leslie Caron". Take a short walk to view the 700 year old town gate as well as the magnificent Church of Notre Dame. Your guide accompanies you around the Cathedral of St Etienne. Afterwards enjoy a stroll through this popular market town before returning to the Savoir Faire. Your overnight mooring is beside the floodlit lit riverbank, five minutes from the town centre. Dinner onboard.

Wednesday
Today we begin our cruise past the town of Pont-sur-Yonne and enter the narrow canal section of Courlon, built to facilitate the transport of wines and other prized goods to Paris. After lunch, tour the romantic Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicompte (setting for the film "The Man In The Iron Mask"). Our visit includes the magnificent formal gardens which are widely regarded as some of the best in France. We return to the Savoir Faire which is moored before the entrance to the Canal de Loing. Dinner onboard. 

Thursday
Today is the beginning of our cruise into the Upper Loire region, as we pass along the winding Canal de Loing. Affectionately known as the "Gardens of Paris", this little known region gently reveals its secrets as we discover a waterway teeming with wildlife and friendly lock-keepers. After breakfast your tour guide accompanies you to the medieval walled town of Moret-sur-Loing. Known as the home of Impressionist painter, Alfred Sisley, this enchanting setting is an inspiration for artists to this very day. There's time to explore the shops and visit the beautiful Church of Our Lady, built on the site of a 12th century Roman building. Join the Savoir Faire to continue through the Upper Loire region along the picturesque Canal de Loing to Nemours. This is the perfect opportunity to cycle or stroll along the surfaced path that follows the canal. Dinner onboard.

Friday
This morning we cruise towards our final destination of Cepoy, an quaint mooring just outside Montargis. Once again, this is the perfect opportunity to cycle or stroll along the surfaced path that follows the canal and to explore the many villages that line the canal. After lunch you'll drive to the Palace of Fontainebleau. It is often referred to as the "House of Centuries" due to the fact that every French monarch from Francois I to Napoleon III has left his mark upon this magnificent chateau. Afterwards you will have time to explore the ornate gardens and the thriving town of Fontainebleau. Tonight the chef presents a spectacular"Captains Dinner", hosted by the owners of the Savoir Faire - Chris and Fran.

Saturday
After breakfast you are driven to your 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.