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Finesse is a double-decker hotel-barge recently converted from a Belgian freight barge originally built in 1950 at Mory boatyard. Built to exacting standards, her modern and spacious interior, inspired from 1920s cruise liners, offers spectacular views of Côte de Beaune thanks to her generous panoramic windows. Catering to intimate numbers of a maximum of 8 guests, you will be sure to enjoy the best of Burgundy cruising as Finesse glides along the Canal du Centre.
Reflecting the overall contemporary inspiration of the boat, the front sundeck offers various options such as sipping some local Burgundy wine while relaxing in one of our comfortable deck chairs, joining your fellow guests for an al-fresco lunch or admiring the canal scenery while enjoying a jet massage in our eight person spa pool.
Finesse boasts an incredibly bright and spacious interior offering plenty of natural light thanks to her floor to ceiling panoramic windows and two skylights. You might wish to sink into one of the armchairs or settle at the Breakfast bar with a cup of coffee, whichever you choose you won't miss any of the scenery. Dining in total comfort thanks to reversible air-conditioning, meal times are always a pleasurable experience thanks to Finesse's demonstration galley — a favourite with our gourmet guests.
Each of our 4 staterooms covers a similar size of +-265 sq feet including ensuite. Each shower-room is fitted with twin sink bathroom vanities, over-sized walk-in showers, hairdryer and complimentary toiletries. To ensure a comfortable night's sleep, all the spacious cabins can be configured as either twin beds or king size doubles. All cabins are equipped with reversible air conditioning, writing desks, bedside tables and wardrobes.
7 days/6 nights all-inclusive cruise
Accommodation for 8 passengers
4 Twin/Double suites
Sun deck with hot tub
Demonstration galley
Air-conditioning/heating throughout
8 bicycles
Wi-Fi connection with guest computer
Sunday, Day 1 St-Jean-de-Losne
Guests are tact in Dijon and transferred by air-conditioned minibus to Finesse for a Champagne Welcome and the opportunity to meet the crew. Then there is time to wander along the quaysides to see the wide variety of watercraft plying their trade or undergoing refurbishment, before dinner on board.
Monday, Day 2 St-Jean-de-Losne to Fragnes
We begin our voyage this morning through Southern Burgundy along the peaceful River Saone, passing delightful little river ports such as Seurre and Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, before joining the Canal du Centre at Chalon-sur-Saone to arrive at our mooring in Fragnes. After lunch on board, we visit the 14th century Chateau de Germolles, the best preserved of the residences of the Dukes of Burgundy, where present days owners will take you on a tour around its ducal chapel, medieval wall paintings and romantic gardens. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 Fragnes to Rully
This morning, we take a walking tour of old Dijon, including a visit to the vivid flower and produce markets, mustard shops and the impressive UNESCO Gothic Cathedral Notre-Dame de Dijon. You will also enjoy some excellent shopping time. We return to the hotel barge for lunch and then a leisurely afternoon cruise to our mooring near the village of Rully. Dinner on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 Rully to Remigny
After breakfast, we set off on a drive through the Cote de Beaune vineyards to the town of Beaune itself, capital of Burgundy wine country, where we will visit the fascinating 15th century Hotel-Dieu Hospice and explore the quaint shops of the town, before enjoying a gastronomic lunch at Michelin star restaurant Le Montrachet.After lunch, we return to the barge for an afternoon cruise to Remigny, passing the charming little town of Chagny. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 Remigny to St-Leger-sur-Dheune
This morning's cruise takes you past the famous wine-producing village of Santenay. There are perfect opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpath en route, before we moor at the pretty little port of St-Leger-sur-Dheune. la the afternoon we will escort you for a winery tour and private tasting to the 17thC. Chateau de Chamirey in Mercurey owned by the Devillard family for five generations. Dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 St-Leger-sur-Dheune to St-Julien-sur-Dheune
la the morning we cruise along the Canal du Centre through undulating countryside to moor at the little village of St-Julien-sur-Dheune. We will be ascending a series of locks with many opportunities to disembark and explore the villages along the way. After lunch, we head to Autun, a town of ancient origins with Roman gates and a 17,000 seat amphitheatre. The 12th century cathedral is also renowned for its architecture and its position on the pilgrims' route from Vezelay to Santiago de Compestela in Spain. Farewell Dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 St-Julien-sur-Dheune
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Dijon.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.
Gourmet Food with Enchanté Finesse Croisières
France and food go hand-in-hand which is why we put a particular emphasis on the combination of cruising with gourmet food. Previous guests have loved our state-of-the-art open galley — perfect for food lovers, allowing you to watch our chef at work both before and during the meal.
For real enthusiasts, a trip to the market with your knowledgeable guide can be the highlight of your trip as it is the perfect opportunity to select some beautiful produce to bring back to the barge and then enjoy the cooking demonstration presented by your talented chef as yet another gastronomic creation takes shape.
Highly trained in professional culinary schools and top end restaurants, our onboard chefs are on hand to cater to any wishes. They particularly enjoy working in an open galley as this offers another level of interaction where they can share their passion for gourmet food.
Our hostesses will help you discover your inner wine-buff by pairing to each dish the perfect bottle. With a short and informative presentation of the selected wines throughout the week, we take you on a voyage of discovery of France's terroirs with particular emphasis on the region you will be cruising.
We also believe no trip to France is complete without sampling cuisine in a local restaurant which is why we include a lunch ashore within the week's cruise.
Please contact Boutique Hotel Barges for current private charter rates.
Rates are per passenger for a six night double occupancy cabin cruise or a whole boat charter basis. Cruise includes accommodation with private shower, all meals, selected regional wines and alcoholic beverages consumed aboard, all sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated, use of the vessel's bicycles and other facilities, and round trip transfers from the specified meeting point.
| Value | Regular | |
| Suite per person | $ 8,550 | $ 9,950 |
| Single supplement | $ 3,300 | $ 3,800 |
| Charter 6 passengers whole boat | $ 58,700 | $ 67,900 |
| Charter 7 passengers whole boat | $ 61,100 | $ 70,700 |
| Charter 8 passengers whole boat | $ 63,500 | $ 73,500 |
| Value departure dates | April 7, 14, 21; July 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18; October 13, 20, 27 |
| All other departure dates are at Regular Rate |
Cruise does not include air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance, superior Chateaux vintage wines, optional activities such as horse-riding or items of a personal nature such as laundry, communication charges or purchases.