Le Papillon – Cruise Rates, Inclusions & Availability

Le Papillon is our newly remodeled luxury barge.  She carries a maximum of 4 guests with 4 crew members and cruises multiple itineraries through five of the most beautiful regions of France including Burgundy, Chablis, Champagne, Provence and Camargue.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Collection from, and return to Paris, France
  • Accommodation in a double or twin cabin with private facilities
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks all cooked by our gourmet chef w/ local seasonal delicacies
  • Restaurant meals where required
  • Wine pairings of finest Burgundian vintages at lunch and dinner
  • Open bar 24/7 stocked with French champagne, fine wines and spirits
  • Use of the on-board library and stereo system
  • All ground transport in air-conditioned mini-bus for local sightseeing visits
  • Entry costs for sightseeing
  • Use of on-board bicycles

Le Papillon Itineraries & Availability

Chablis

2023 Available Dates
June 25

2024 Available Dates
Apr 14, 21, 28;
May 5, 12, 19, 26;
Jun 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7*

* repositioning week – Chablis through Paris to Champagne.  Please call for itinerary and special rates.

Champagne

2023 Available Dates
Aug 6

2024 Available Dates
Jul 14, 21, 28

Burgundy

2023 Available Dates
Aug 20, 27
Sept 3

2024 Available Dates
Aug 4, 11, 18, 25
Sept 1, 8, 15, 22

Provence

2023 Available Dates
Unavailable

2024 Available Dates
Sept 29

Wild Horse of the Camargue Region
Camargue

2023 Available Dates
Oct 15, 22, 29
Nov 5

2024 Available Dates
Oct 6, 13, 20, 27
Nov 2

Nymphea – Cruise Rates, Inclusions & Availability

Nymphea is our classic barge with lots of beautiful wood detailing throughout her interior.  She carries a maximum of 6 guests with 3 crew members and cruises one of the most iconic itineraries on the Cher River in the Loire Valley.

INCLUSIONS:

  • Collection from, and return to St. Pierre Corps railway station
  • Accommodation in a double or twin cabin with private facilities
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks all cooked by our gourmet chef w/ local seasonal delicacies
  • Restaurant meals where required
  • Wine pairings of finest Loire valley vintages at lunch and dinner
  • Open bar 24/7 stocked with French champagne, fine wines and spirits
  • Use of the on-board library and stereo system
  • All ground transport in air-conditioned mini-bus for local sightseeing visits
  • Entry costs for sightseeing
  • Use of on-board bicycles

Nymphea Itinerary & Availbility

The Loire Valley

2023 Available Dates
Jul 23*
Aug 6*, 13*
Oct 8*

2024 Available Dates
Jul 7, 14, 21, 28
Aug 4, 11, 18
Sept 1, 8, 15*, 22, 29
Oct 6

* Only available for individual cabin bookings.

Thank you for the wonderful week! We will long remember
the food, the wine, the cruising, the tours, the walks,
the lounging on the deck, the conversation and just plain fun!

Jane & Nelson

A week of fabulous food, wonderful wines, terrific trips, comfy cabins,
cheery company and most of all the super duper staff.

Kym

You made this a truly memorable week – great food,
fabulous wine and such attention to detail.

Ursala & Garth

The beautiful French countryside, amazing
French cuisine & fabulous Burgundy wines
surpassed all we had imagined!

Mike & Carolyn

I have traveled all over the world and this is by
far one of the finest experiences of my life.

Heather

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