 The Fleur de Lys The Fleur de Lys is the most impeccably appointed barge in the world, with a gracious elegance and amenities that epitomize the concept of ultimate luxury. The stately salon has a Grand Piano and large windows that panoramically frame the passing countryside.
The separate dining room accommodates the most elegant candlelit dinners while the double state rooms feature canopied beds and ensuite bathrooms. The Fleur de Lys is a barge that can boast a heated plunge pool on its upper deck.
The Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy route bordering France’s famous Côte d’Or – composed of the Côte de Nuits and the Côte de Beaune – where the legendary wines that are permitted to bear the Grands Crus and Premiers Crus labels can be discovered. You’ll recognize names like Meursault, Montrachet, Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos de Vougeot, Pommard and Santenay and sample wines that are rarely available outside the borders of France.
She also cruises the River Saône and the Canal du Centre (built 1783-1791 to link the Loire and Saône rivers) visiting towns and villages enroute such as Beaune, Dijon, St Jean de Losne, Chalon-sur-Saône and Dole. On board The Fleur de Lys Itineraries
Burgundy - Côtes d'Or: Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune - River Saône - Rhône and Canal du Centre (Central France)
The Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy wine route bordering France’s famous Côte d’Or and presents guests with the chance to visit famous vineyards including Meursault, Montrachet, Clos de Vougeot and Pomard.
The River Saône, Canal du Centre and Canal du Bourgogne feature extensively in all itineraries. |
2008 Schedule
April-October, annual | Months | Departure Dates | Journeys | | Apr 2008 |
06
13
20
27 |
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
| | May 2008 |
04
11
18
25
|
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
| | Jun 2008 |
01
08
15
22
29 |
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Lyon
Lyon - St Jean
St Jean - Pont d'Ouche
Pont d'Ouche - St Jean
| July 2008 |
06
13
20
27
|
St Jean - Pont d'Ouche
Pont d'Ouche - St Jean
St Jean - Lyon
Lyon - St Léger
| | Aug 2008 |
03
10
17
24
31
|
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
| | Sep 2008 |
07
14
21
28
| Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon | | Oct 2008 |
05
12
19
26
|
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
| Prices | 6 nights | 2008 | | 6 passengers | $ 42,900 |
Quoted prices are from and may vary depending on the season.
Private hire only, up to 6 passengers. What’s Included - First-class TGV train from Paris to the destination station
- 6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
- Breakfast, lunch and 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 mini-van with driver for sightseeing
- All transfers
Gratuities and Insurance are not included. |
Deck Plan
| | | Guests | six | | Crew | six | | | | Dimensions | | | Length | 129 ft | | Width (Beam) | 17.5 ft | | Decks | 2 | | | | | State Room 1 (upper deck) | | | Bedroom | 13'6" x 11'2" | | Dressing area | 13' x 7'9" | | Bathroom (bathtub) | 10'3 x 6'2" | | | | | State Room 2 (lower deck) | | | Bedroom | 14' x9'5" | | Dressing area | 9'5" x 4'9" | | Bathroom (bathtub) | 9'5" x 6'2" | | | | | State Room 3 (lower deck) | | | Bedroom | 14'4"x 8'5" | | Dressing area | 8'5"x 8'2" | | Bathroom (bathtub) | 11'1"x 5'9" | | | |
Note : beds are changeable as double or twin
Facilities - Air Conditioning (individual controls in each state room)
- Games
- Hairdryer
- Hi fi/Stereo (in salon)
- Intercom
- Grand Piano
- Shaver Socket 110-220V (Converter available)
- Television (in salon)
- Video (in salon)
- Writing Desk
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