Deluxe | 12 Passengers | 6 Crew
- 126 Feet Long
- 2 Twin/Double Junior Suites (150-165sq ft incl. en suite)
- 4 Twin/Double Staterooms (125-130sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abbaye de Fontenay
Private tasting of Chablis wines
Visit to the Château de Commarin for a unique falconry display
Private Champagne Tasting at the Maison Taisne Riocour
Dine with the Baron & Baroness Segolene de Taisne at the magnificent Château de Ricey-Bas
Excellent towpath for walking & biking
Cruising the scenic Burgundy Canal, La Belle Epoque offers a relaxing journey through rolling countryside, with a towpath ideal for walking or cycling. Built in the Netherlands in 1930 to transport timber from Burgundy to Paris, she was converted into a luxury hotel barge in 1995. Accommodating up to 12 guests, La Belle Epoque features two Junior Suites and four ensuite staterooms, a spacious salon and dining area and a sun deck with a spa pool. A dedicated crew of six, including a master chef, ensures an unforgettable experience.
Deluxe | 12 Passengers | 6 Crew
Guests are met at The Hotel Westminster in central Paris* and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to La Belle Epoque, where a warm welcome with champagne and canapés awaits. After time to settle into cabins, the first dinner on board introduces guests to the exquisite cuisine of Burgundy.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
Following a leisurely breakfast, the barge cruises through woodlands and rolling fields, with excellent towpath walking and cycling opportunities past the canalside villages of Nogent, Courcelles and Les Granges. After an early lunch, a visit to the moat-encircled Château de Commarin offers a private demonstration of falconry, providing a close-up experience with these majestic birds. Guests are then given a guided tour of the château, steeped in centuries of history. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
The morning cruise heads towards Buffon, passing the 18th century Forges de Buffon with excellent walking and cycling along the towpath. After lunch, guests visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Abbaye de Fontenay, founded in 1118. This exceptionally preserved Cistercian abbey offers insight into monastic life, featuring tranquil gardens, ponds, cloisters, dormitories and a scriptorium. Return to the barge for dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
After breakfast, the day begins in Les Riceys, the only wine-growing region in Champagne to hold three Appellation d’Origine Contrôlées. Guests visit Maison Taisne Riocour for a tour of the vineyards and winery, before exploring the Château de Ricey-Bas with its 12th century vaulted cellars. A champagne aperitif and gourmet lunch are served in the private family salon, followed by time to stroll the gardens or admire the château interiors. The afternoon cruise to Ravières offers further walking and cycling along the towpath or relaxing on deck with a glass of bubbly. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
The morning cruise continues along the Burgundy Canal to moor at Ancy-le-Franc. In the afternoon, guests visit the Château d’Ancy-le-Franc, a perfectly symmetrical 16th century masterpiece featuring France’s largest collection of Renaissance murals, set within magnificent gardens and parkland. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
After breakfast, guests explore the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times, followed by a private wine tasting at Domaine Laroche and a visit to the 1000-year-old Obédiencerie, part of the original monastery of St Martin where Chablis wines have been aged for centuries. Lunch is served, then a leisurely cruise takes the barge to its final mooring at Lézinnes, with opportunities to walk or cycle into the picturesque village of Saint-Vinnemer. The journey concludes with the Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque in a Stateroom.
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 | €5,990 | €6,990 |
Junior Suite | €6,450 | €7,490 |
Single Supplement | €2,200 | €2,500 |
Charter (Whole Barge) | ||
Charter 8 passengers | €60,900 | €70,500 |
Charter 9 passengers | €62,900 | €72,800 |
Charter 10 passengers | €64,600 | €74,700 |
Charter 11 passengers | €66,300 | €76,600 |
Charter 12 passengers | €68,000 | €78,500 |
Departure Dates (Sunday) | Rates | Cruise Region |
Mar 23, 30; 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 | €6,150 | €7,190 |
Junior Suite | €6,650 | €7,750 |
Single Supplement | €2,300 | €2,600 |
Charter (Whole Barge) | ||
Charter 8 passengers | €62,800 | €73,000 |
Charter 9 passengers | €64,700 | €75,300 |
Charter 10 passengers | €66,300 | €77,200 |
Charter 11 passengers | €67,900 | €79,100 |
Charter 12 passengers | €69,500 | €81,000 |
Departure Dates (Sunday) | Rates | Cruise Region |
Mar 22, 29; Apr 5, 12, 19 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Apr 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Jul 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16 | Value | France - Burgundy |
Aug 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11, 18 | Regular | France - Burgundy |
Oct 25th | Value | France - Burgundy |
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* This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change - Blackout dates may apply during festive season.
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