Enjoy the epicurean lifestyle as you cruise through the beautiful bucolic Burgundy countryside from restaurant to restaurant. France is renowned for its cuisine and here in our corner of Burgundy we have a choice of some very wonderful dining establishments, dine at cosy bistros and aboard, the choice is yours, evening chauffeur service is included for your dining pleasure.
Rolling wooded hills, green pastures and tranquil evening moorings are the features of this beautiful Burgundy cruise along the upper Nivernais Canal.
Includes two dinners aboard however dining at delightful restaurants ashore is additional to cost. Offers true flexibility, dine Michelin style or cosy Bistro, as you like, and experience the best of French restaurant dining at your own pace.
At 2pm we rendezvous at your preferred Paris hotel or airport arrivals lounge for a private transfer to the Randle moored at the picturesque lake setting of Etang-de-Baye. Enjoy a Champagne welcome aboard and meet the crew and settle in.
Enjoy a stroll around the lake with its sparkling waters, sailing boats and fishermen, all set in a region of outstanding natural beauty and national park of the Morvan.
located just a short walk from our mooring and named in keeping with canal's tradition, La Marine offers traditional Burgundian fare in cosy surroundings.
We also offer transfers from Dijon and Beaune and tailor our itineraries to your preferences.
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Chef Gael arrives with fresh croissants and prepares a delicious French breakfast as we commence our cruise by passing through three tunnels set deep in a stone walled ravine like the entrance to an ancient lost city,
We then descend the engineering marvel of sixteen consecutive locks, stopping for lunch along the way, to arrive to our tranquil evening mooring at Sardy.
Continuing our lost city theme, we take a tour to Gallo-Roman Compierre, the ruins of a town that disappeared at the end of the 4th century. View the ruins of the theatre, butcher's house, octagonal temple, artisanal stalls and forum. Located on a lost Roman road that linked Autun to Auxerre.
Chef Gael prepares a gourmet dinner from fresh seasonal & local produce. Layered Roasted Vegetable Terrine with a Caper Dressing, Seared Duck Breast with a Cherry & Port Sauce Chocolate Moelleux. Paired with a fine pinot noir Santenay premier-cru from the Côte d'Or.
Today our morning cruise takes us to the canal side village Chitry-les-Mines, named after silver mines worked here during the Renaissance.
Take an afternoon tour to the fortified chateau with its splendid interior. Built on an ancient Gallo-Roman estate, it dates from the 17th and 19th centuries. Since the 14th century, the vagaries of inheritance and sale have seen it pass through many families who have made their mark on the history of the province. Since the end of the 19th century, it has been the property of the Nadaillac family. Its fascinating history includes serving as a German command post in WWII whilst simultaneously hiding British airmen smuggled by the French Resistance.
Set in the old coaching inn in Corbigny town centre le Cépage offers traditional Burgundy cuisine in relaxed surroundings.
This morning’s cruise takes us along the meandering canal and under three drawbridges to arrive at the small farming community of Dirol.
Take an afternoon tour to Chateau-de-Bazoches, built on Roman foundations and dating from 12c it was home to the military engineer Marquis de Vauban. Considered one the of the greatest military engineers of all time he was responsible for the fortification of over 160 places, towns and ports in France during the reign of King Louis XIV. 12 of the forts are now world heritage sites and his influence remained for many decades after his death.
Set in the centre of the pretty village of Monceaux-le-Comte, Ron and Katrina prepare classic french dishes in a restaurant with such retro style ambiance that could be the perfect setting for a classic French film noir.
This morning we take a trip to the nearby Town of Lormes for the market of products of the region, retuning to the Randle for lunch before setting of on an afternoon cruising past bucolic meadows with herds of white charolais cattle we arrive at the small canal side village of Asnois, with nearby watermill.
Evening dining aboard the Randle
Chef Gael prepares a gourmet dinner from fresh local & seasonal produce.
Gambas Flambées au Cognac
Tournedos of Beef with Parsley & walnut pesto
Profiteroles au Chocolat
Paired with another delicious Pinot Noir of the region, Savigny-les-Beaune from the captain's cellar.
Today the meandering canal-du-Nivernais takes us to our destination, Clamecy.
Our guided afternoon tour takes us to Vézelay, an UNESCO listed world heritage site and fortified town with Romanesque Basilica housing the relic of Mary Magdalene. Stroll the picturesque village with many boutiques, art galleries and cafés.
Before dinner enjoy an evening stroll through the cobbled streets historic Clamecy, with ornate timbered houses to the magnificent 16c church St Martin. Clamecy was also the seat of the bishop of Bethlehem for six hundred years before the revolution.
The town's old staging inn where once the postal carriages arrived and passengers rested dined. Chef Denis Guenot prepares revisited regional cuisine, young, inventive, and adapted to the rhythm of the seasons. Enjoy accompanied by excellent Burgundy wines.
After a delicious breakfast aboard we bid you au revoir for your private transfer to your Paris hotel, station, or airport departure lounge.
Suggested menus only, please enquire about our vegetarian and vegan cruises. All food allergies and preferences are catered for, it is our chef's pleasure to cook to your exact requirements.
We also offer transfers from Dijon and Beaune and tailor our itineraries to your preferences.
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The suggested itinerary above can be tailored to your exact requirements and focused on your subjects of interest.
Evening dining options are as your choosing
Please contact us for any queries you may have.
6 night private diners cruise for up to four Passengers.
Included : 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 2 dinners aboard, tours, entrance fees, evening chauffeur service, and Paris transfers.
Not included : 4 Dinners ashore at local restaurants along our route. Add additional dinners aboard with our Cruise Builder.
Value Seasons : 16th March to 26th April : 19th October to 1st November
Regular Season : 27th April to 18th October
| ACCOMMODATION | VALUE SEASON | REGULAR SEASON |
| Private Cruise for 4 guests | $17,400.00 | $19,800.00 |
| Private Cruise for 3 guests | $16,500.00 | $18,900.00 |
| Private Cruise for 2 guests | $15,800.00 | $18,000.00 |
Value Seasons : 15th March to 25th April : 18th to 31st October
Regular Season : 26th April to 17th October
| ACCOMMODATION | VALUE SEASON | REGULAR SEASON |
| Private Cruise for 4 guests | $17,400.00 | $19,800.00 |
| Private Cruise for 3 guests | $16,500.00 | $18,900.00 |
| Private Cruise for 2 guests | $15,800.00 | $18,000.00 |
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Early morning anglers on the lake
Cruising though the Collancelle cutting
Home of Louis XIV's military engineer, Vauban.
Enjoy a traditional French market.
With Your Private Gourmet Chef
Dine at charming local restaurants.
Private dining aboard the Randle
Nivernais Canal Cruising near Combres
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