First Class | 8 Passengers | 5 Crew
- 100 Feet Long
- 4 Twin/Double Staterooms (100sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated

Explore enchanting Auxerre and its magnificent cathedral
Private wine tasting at the prestigious Chablis house of Domaine Laroche, along with a delicious gourmet lunch in the monks’ former refectory
Excursion to the quarry of Aubigny, followed by a crémant wine tasting in the cellars of Bailly Lapierre
Visit the picturesque town of Vezelay and its hilltop basilica
Visit the elegant 12th Century Château de Bazoches
Excellent towpath for walking and cycling
Explore the stunning landscapes of Burgundy on a week-long cruise along the Canal du Nivernais, surrounded by rolling hills, vineyards, medieval villages, and grand châteaux. L’Art de Vivre, an 8-passenger hotel barge with original wood and brass details, offers a cosy saloon, modern ensuite cabins, a sun deck and a spa pool. Enjoy guided excursions, wine tastings, and optional activities like the Biking Plus program or a breathtaking hot air balloon ride at sunrise or sunset for a unique perspective of rural France’s picturesque countryside.
First Class | 8 Passengers | 5 Crew
You will be met at the meeting point in Paris** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the pretty L’Art de Vivre. Following a champagne welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre, or take a stroll along the banks of the River Yonne before returning for dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Your morning cruise starts early and takes us through some delightful locks and past vineyard-clad hillsides to our rural mooring at Vincelles. Following lunch on board, we head to the quarry of Aubigny, a subterranean wonderland of stonework which is famous for the limestone used on buildings such as the Paris Opera House, here we explore this uniquely atmospheric underground space. Afterwards, we visit the cellars of Bailly-Lapierre, also carved out of the rock, to taste some their sparkling Crémant de Bourgogne. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Following an early breakfast, you will discover the medieval town of Auxerre. Later, tour the centre of what was originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, with its lavish Renaissance houses, fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral situated close to the river. Then return to the hotel barge for a cruise south wardt hrough rich pasture lands and past grazing Charolais cattle, to the sleepy village of Mailly-la-Ville. After your relaxed lunch on board, perhaps this is a good time to enjoy a walk or bicycle ride along the towpath. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
This morning, after a leisurely breakfast, head to the celebrated wine village of Chablis. After viewing the vineyards, make a private visit to the prestigious Domaine Laroche for a wine-tasting, followed by a tour of the 1000 years old Obédiencerie; originally part of the monastery of St. Martin, this is where the monks developed the craft of winemaking in the Middle Ages and to this day it remains the location for aging the wines. Lunch will be served by a private chef in the Domaine’s dining hall. Later in the afternoon return to the barge to cruise past the cliffs at Le Saussois, a stunning natural setting with an international climbing centre. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy delightful walks or bicycle rides along the towpath. Dinner onboard.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Your morning cruise is through the picturesque Yonne Valley to our mooring at Lucy-sur-Yonne. After lunch on board, enjoy an excursion to the pilgrimage town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
A morning cruise through beautiful countryside takes you to your final mooring at the pretty canalside village of Chevroches, where you’ll visit the elegant Château de Bazoches, built in the 12th century and whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart. The château was later remodelled by Maréchal Vauban and there are wonderful views from its elevated hillside setting.
After lunch, enjoy an afternoon at leisure – perfect for a bicycle ride, or a walk along the towpaths before the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'Art de Vivre in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
After breakfast, you are transferred to Paris.
Departure Dates and Pricing:
2025 Cruise Rates | ||
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros. | ||
Accommodation | Value | Regular |
Stateroom | €5,250 | €6,050 |
Single Supplement | €1,900 | €2,200 |
Charter (Whole Barge) | ||
Charter 6 passengers | €36,400 | €42,000 |
Charter 7 passengers | €37,700 | €43,500 |
Charter 8 passengers | €39,000 | €45,000 |
Departure Dates (Sunday) | Rates | Cruise Region |
Apr 6, 13, 20 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Apr 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Jul 6, 13 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Jul 20, 27; Aug 3, 10, 17 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Aug 24, 31; Sep 7, 14, 21, 28; Oct 5, 12 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Oct 19 & 26 | Value | France - Burgundy |
2026 Cruise Rates | ||
Rates are for 6 nights either: per person based on double occupancy per cabin or on a whole barge charter basis. Prices below are in Euros. | ||
Accommodation | Value | Regular |
Stateroom | €5,250 | €6,050 |
Single Supplement | €1,900 | €2,200 |
Charter (Whole Barge) | ||
Charter 6 passengers | €36,400 | €42,000 |
Charter 7 passengers | €37,700 | €43,500 |
Charter 8 passengers | €39,000 | €45,000 |
Departure Dates (Sunday) | Rates | Cruise Region |
Apr 5, 12, 19 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Apr 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5, 12 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Jul 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Aug 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Oct 18 & 25 | Value | France - Burgundy |
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