BOTHELL, Wash., April 23, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- This offer combines the best of both "Life is too short" and "the best things in life are free!" For a limited time, Europe Express is offering FREE AIRFARE for passengers traveling on the September 28th departure of "La Belle Epoque," the 12-passenger barge cruising the Nivernais canal, arguably the prettiest canal in France.
YOUR 7 DAY/6 NIGHT BARGE PACKAGE INCLUDES
Roundtrip airfare
Transfers to and from the Barge from Paris
6 Nights Accommodation aboard "La Belle Epoque"
Breakfast Daily, Lunch and Gourmet Dinner with Wine plus Open Bar
Daily sightseeing excursions by private mini-van
Price per person $3,390.00
Day 1 After you transfer from Paris, you are welcomed aboard La Belle Epoque with a Champagne Reception. Explore the medieval town of Auxerre with its cathedral before returning to the barge for dinner.
Day 2 An excursion is to St. Bris with its extraordinary network of medieval passages beneath the town. A wine tasting introduces you to the outstanding Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the 12th century cellars of Madame Bersan. In the afternoon, cruise past vineyard-clad hillsides to Vincelles, where we moor in rural bliss and enjoy dinner aboard.
Day 3 A tranquil morning cruise to the hamlet of Accolay, where we lunch in the setting of the Abbaye de Crisenon and its clear trout pools. During the afternoon, we visit the 14th century town of Noyers with its half-timbered houses and painted doors and surrounded by the meandering river Serein. In the evening, cruise through rich pasture lands and past grazing Charolais to Vermonton.
Day 4 Morning excursion to Chablis and Domaine Guy Robin for a wine tasting of light and subtle vintages, with a guided tour of the cellars and wine press. Return to the barge and cruise southwards through the Yonne valley past dramatic steep cliffs to the market town of Mailly. Dine in fine Burgundian style ashore.
Day 5 Cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing center creates a spectacular setting and a perfect lunchtime mooring. Afternoon excursion to Vezelay, one of Burgundy's most famous treasures with the Roman Basilica of St. Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside.
Day 6 Morning cruise through beautiful countryside towards Clamecy where there is time to wander the ancient streets and visit the 18th century Ferme de Miserey, where traditional farming methods are explained and a Foie Gras tasting is accompanied by a noble Chablis. Captain's Farewell Dinner aboard.
Day 7 After breakfast we disembark and transfer back to Paris.
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Subject to availability.
For further information and complete package details, please visit:
www.europeexpress.com
Or please call our Barging Department at:
800-927-3876