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Amaryllis

*7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS in Luxury*

The Amaryllis cruises through some of the most picturesque waterways in France, exploring the Burgundy countryside in exceptional Orient-Express style. Visit ancient châteaux and follow the wine trail through Beaune, or luxuriate on deck in the heated swimming pool as you drift past premier cru vines. The interior of this luxurious péniche-hôtel is traditionally French, with contemporary touches set off by Louis XVI and XV antiques. Settle into the comfortable lounge or linger over dishes cooked by the cordon bleu chef and watch the magical French countryside unfold all around. The Amaryllis has a high crew-to-guest ratio including a Pilot, Chef, 2 Hosts, a Guide and a Matelot (Sailor). Although domiciled in France the staff are mostly native English speakers.

From US$ 7,450.00 Per Person Charter of the Amaryllis: 8 passengers: US$ 7,450.00 per person based on 8 persons paying 7 passengers: US$ 7,799.00 per person based on 7 persons paying 6 passengers: US$ 8,099.00 per person based on 6 persons paying Departure Dates: EVERY SUNDAY from April to October * Subject to availability at time of booking. Please CONTACT US! Available for private hire only from April to October, up to 8 passengers can board the Amaryllis barge and discover the enchanting landscapes of Burgundy and River Saône, travelling through the Côte d’Or, famous wine region, and Canal du Centre. Quoted prices are from and may vary depending on the season.

Price includes:

6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
Breakfast, lunch & candlelit dinner each day
Refreshments on board after excursions
Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
Use of bicycles
Air-conditioned vehicle with guide for sightseeing
All transfers as described in the itinerary
Return private-driver transfer service between Paris and the Amaryllis

Not included:

Insurance
Gratuities

Accommodation

Amaryllis sleeps up to 8 guests with 6 crew on board.

Each state room has been meticulously decorated in a traditional style with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XVI and XV furniture, complimented by occasional tables from Li Puma of Florence. The specially designed window casings incorporate huge windows that panoramically frame the passing countryside.

Relax on the top deck on sun loungers or luxuriate in the heated swimming pool.

We can also help you with hotel reservations, airport transfers, pre and post tours.

Amaryllis - Burgundy Barge Luxury Cruise Itineraries:

SUGGESTED ITINERARY - from LYON to ST JEAN

Sunday
Board the barge moored in Lyon for your cruise up the River Saône and through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later this evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.

Monday
Today's visit is to Lyon, the second city of France. Lyon is a cultural, historic, gastronomic, and commercial centre, little known outside of France. Dominating the city is the splendidly ornate Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière. The standard of Lyon's shopping facilities is renowned for its quality and includes many chic boutiques and a market hall devoted entirely to antiques. There is free time for shopping or perhaps just sit in one of the numerous pavement cafés and simply watch the world go by. After lunch relax on the top deck and watch the passing scenery of the river Saône. Tonight we are moored in the town of Montmerle which is set in the heart of the Beaujolais wine region.

Tuesday
Cruise this morning to Mâcon. Visit the Roche de Solutre, a picturesque site with a superb view of Mâcon, the River Saône and the vineyards. Stop along the route to enjoy a wine tasting in the village of Fuissé, where the vines grow right up to the village walls. The roads actually seem to get narrower, encroached by the vines planted as tightly as possible in every available space. The mooring this evening is Mâcon, a thriving market town bordering both the Mâconnais and the Beaujolais vineyards.

Wednesday
After breakfast, relax on board and savour the beauty of Burgundy and Beaujolais as you cruise the River Saône to Tournus. The afternoon's visit is to the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny, for centuries the largest church in the world. The abbey church is a masterpiece of Romanesque art whose influence spread throughout the western Christian world. Our mooring this evening is in the pretty town of Tournus.

Thursday
This morning we cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône before enjoying lunch at the famous Relais & Chateaux hotel in Levernois. After a stroll around the grounds In the afternoon your guide escorts you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. You will have the chance to explore Joseph Drouhin's cellar, where the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy used to store some of their wines. The town itself has hardly changed in appearance throughout the years; it's tiny centre is a dense maze of narrow old streets with a circular boulevard running round it's former ramparts, many of which still stand. Our mooring tonight is is Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the Burgundian style river towns, and one of the major cities of the Saône valley.

Friday
This morning you may take a walking tour of the pedestrian area of Chalon-sur-Saône. As it is market day you should enjoy the wonderful atmosphere in the cathedral square with stallholders busy selling their locally produced cheeses, pates and delicacies. Continue the cruise up the River Saône to St Jean de Losne. Why not take a take a stroll over to the port and see the many working and pleasure barges. Back on board the chef is preparing a feast for your farewell dinner.

Saturday
After breakfast, disembark the barge for your onward travel arrangements.

FAMILY CRUISE - from St Leger to Dijon

Our suggested itinerary is perfect for a family break.

Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train. On arrival at Le Cruesot station you are met by the Afloat in France guide and transferred to the barge at St. Léger for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.

Monday – Cruise to Rully.
Visit Château Marguerite de Bourgogne or Le Cruesot Summer Bobsleigh.
A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside, there are plenty of opportunities at the many locks to get off the barge and walk or cycle along the splendid tow path. Later, your guide takes you to Couches for a tour and wine tasting at the magnificent Château Marguerite de Bourgogne or alternatively visit the Summer Bobsleigh Park with it various runs and a pool. Return to the barge moored in Rully.

Tuesday - Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Visit Givrey Outward Bound Park.
Relax on board while the barge cruises the final section of the Canal du Centre before entering the last and very deep lock into the River Saône just north of Chalon-sur-Saône. The scenery changes from the close proximity of the canal banks to the expanse of this beautiful river. This afternoon enjoy an action afternoon at the Accro Branche – an outward bound park, there are several different levels, so fun for all the family. Challenge your climbing skills, as you climb high in the tree tops. Once back to Chalon perhaps take a walk in to town and discover its quaint antique shops, stunning Cathedral square and half timbered buildings. There is free time to enjoy the fine shops, or perhaps just to sit in one of the numerous pavement cafes enjoying an ice cream.

Wednesday - Cruise to St Jean de Losne.
Visit Beaune Horse riding in Brazey.
A somewhat different cruising experience today, through the lovely valley of the River Saône to the town of Verdun sur Doubs. We then visit the wonderful town of Beaune where we have lunch, and afterwards we visit the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. The town with its tiny centre, has hardly changed physically down the years, a circular boulevard runs round its former ramparts, many of which still stand. Within, there is a dense maze of narrow old streets. Tonight’s mooring is at St Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France, take some time to stroll around the ports and see the many working barges and house boats that are moored here. A short distance from St Jean is the village of Brazey, where the family can enjoy some wonderful horse riding, enjoy trekking through the country side on horse back following the canal path or through the plains of the Saone valley.

Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt.
Visit Dole Water Park.
This morning the barge leaves the river and enters the Burgundy Canal. Enjoy the chance to walk or cycle along the towpath. After a wonderful lunch on board, we visit Dole, a pretty town with an interesting history. There is a fantastic water park located just outside the town and here we enjoy an afternoon in the water! There are various slides and pools for all ages. The barge in moored tonight near Longecourt.

Friday - Cruise to Dijon. Visit Dijon.
Roller Skating. Jungle Kid or Grotte de Beze. Magician.
Today your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon to visit the market, Ducal Palace, the Grey Poupon mustard shop, and covered food market. There is a roller skating park and go karts for the more adventurous. Also there is ‘Jungle Kid’ for smaller children, a covered area for climbing and adventure. Or perhaps you would prefer to visit the Caves at Beze, for an underground ‘mini’ cruise on a rowing boat, through the caves. Tonight, the barge moors in the port of Dijon. We finish the week with entertainment from a magician before dinner, marvel at his tricks and be amazed by his skill! Meanwhile the chef is busy on board producing your Farewell gala dinner on board.

Saturday - Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to Dijon station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you will be met by the Afloat in France representative who will assist you with your luggage.

GOLF CRUISE - from Escommes to Dijon

Sample cruise from Escommes to Dijon - perfect for the golf enthusiast

Sunday – Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the Afloat in France guide who escorts you on your transfer to Escommes where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. A cocktail cruise introduces you to the delights of cruising. Later that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.

Monday – Golf. Cruise to Pont d’Ouche.
Visit Chateau de Pommard.
After breakfast, drive to Chateau de Chailly, this beautiful Chateau provides a fabulous back drop to their 18 hole golf course, or alternatively enjoy your first day cruising on the Canal de Bourgogne. Small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide the traveler with exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon, visit the Château of Pommard, a stunning building dating from 1726 and surrounded by its own vineyard. You will have the chance to visit its exceptional cellar and sample its wines.

Tuesday – Cruise to La Bussière. Visit Beaune and Golf.
Relax on-board this morning as the barge cruises towards the charming village of La Bussière. After another delicious lunch your guide escorts you to Beaune, capital of the Burgundy wine producing region, for a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Alternatively, play a round of golf at Levernois, just 10 minutes drive from Beaune. It is an 18 hole golf course with a par of 72, and has a practice range and a putting green. Tonight’s mooring is at another canal-side village, La Bussiere sur Ouche.

Wednesday - Cruise to Gissey.
Mid-morning, your guide takes you on a tour of l’Abbaye de la Bussière built in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. After a stroll in the grounds we have our lunch here. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois a medieval hill-top village. This is followed by a tour of the stunning surrounding countryside, and the opportunity to see the entrance to the 2 mile long canal tunnel and the largest of the reservoirs which feed the Burgundy canal.

Thursday – Golf. Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche.
Visit Clos de Vougeot.
This morning there is the chance to play golf in Dijon, there is an 18 hole course with a par of 72. This course is very well maintained, with reasonably flat terrain and has lovely views. The boat continues cruises through the Côte d’Or an area producing some of the world’s most famous wines. . After lunch, your guide takes you to visit “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or vintages. On your way back to the barge, enjoy a wine tasting in Vougeot.

Friday - Visit Dijon.
Cruise to Dijon.
After breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon, to visit the Ducal Palace, the market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return to the boat for lunch and the afternoon’s cruise. The barge moors for the night in Dijon’s Port du Canal, a short distance from the town centre. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a gala dinner for your last evening on board.

Saturday – Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Dijon station for your return on the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon. On arrival in Paris you are met by the Afloat in France representative who will assist you with your luggage.

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