Day Day 1
Sunday | Paris to Auxerre
Meet in Paris for transfer to L'Art de Vivre, moored at Auxerre. After a welcome reception, enjoy a fine dinner. Meals: Dinner
On Request
L'Art de Vivre - Canal du Nivernais
France7 days
The journey
Overview
Celebrate the art of fine living in true Burgundian style aboard L’Art de Vivre, cruising past hillside vineyards and medieval villages. In Chablis, delight in a private wine tasting and lunch at Domaine Laroche. Admire the beautiful Romanesque basilica in Vézelay and explore 12th-century Château de Bazoches.
Highlights
- ◆The inviting salon features a bar, stereo and plenty of CDs
- ◆The sun deck is partially covered for open-air dining and features a spa tub
- ◆Ride one of the provided bicycles along the towpath
- ◆Sleeps eight in four queen/twin cabins, each with outside view and en suite bathroom
- ◆A crew of four attends to your needs on board
- ◆Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
Complete package information
Full package information
Celebrate the art of fine living in true Burgundian style aboard L’Art de Vivre, cruising past hillside vineyards and medieval villages. In Chablis, delight in a private wine tasting and lunch at Domaine Laroche. Admire the beautiful Romanesque basilica in Vézelay and explore 12th-century Château de Bazoches.
- Destination
- France
- Duration
- 7 days
- Indicative price
- On request
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Canal Barge Cruises, Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
- Availability
- On Request
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Auxerre to Vincelles
Day Day 2
Monday | Auxerre to Vincelles
Cruise past vineyard-clad hillsides to Vincelles. After lunch, visit Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stone used to build some of France's most famous buildings. Then visit the cellars of Bailly Lapierre to taste sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Vincelles to Mailly-la-Ville
Day Day 3
Tuesday | Vincelles to Mailly-la-Ville
Return to Auxerre, the original capital of Lower Burgundy, to explore the medieval town center and fine churches. This afternoon, pass rich pasturelands with grazing Charolais cattle as the barge cruises to Mailly-la-Ville. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Transfer: Mailly-la-Ville to Le Saussois
Day Day 4
Wednesday | Mailly-la-Ville to Le Saussois
Head to the celebrated wine village of Chablis for a tasting at the prestigious Domaine Laroche followed by lunch. In the afternoon, cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, home to an international rock climbing center. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne
Day Day 5
Thursday | Le Saussois to Lucy-sur-Yonne
The morning cruise is through the picturesque Yonne Valley to Lucy-sur-Yonne. After lunch on board, visit Vézelay with its Romanesque Basilique Ste-Madeleine. There is time to browse in the craft shops and take in the fine views before returning to the barge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
Day Day 6
Friday | Lucy-sur-Yonne to Chevroches
After breakfast, cruise through the beautiful countryside to Chevroches. In the afternoon, visit Château de Bazoches, home of the Marquis de Vauban, one of the foremost military engineers of his age. The château's illustrious list of visitors includes King Philippe-Auguste and Richard the Lionheart. This evening's farewell dinner celebrates the cruise week. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Chevroches to null
Day Day 7
Saturday | Chevroches to Paris
Disembark after breakfast and transfer back to Paris, where your journey ends. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Transfers to/from barges
- All meals and drinks on board
- All sightseeing excursions during the cruise
Accommodation & cabin notes
- L'Art de Vivre
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for L'Art de Vivre - Canal du Nivernais; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Traveller questions
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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