LE PAPILLON " The Butterfly" Four Star Capacity 6 Sunday Departure Burgundy Region
Le Papillon is our barging little secret. She offers deluxe accommodations for six passengers with true french decor and flare. Exceptional organic regional cuisine, fine wines and the ultimate in personal pampering is what this amazing vessel is known for. This beautifully decorated luxury hotel barge has comfortable cabins, separate dining room, spacious salon, complete with library, music and well-furnished bar. There are ample opportunities for bicycling, walking and tennis. Let Le Papillon cater to your personal interests. A half-board option is available and four night cruises.
Size: 104”X16’6” Capacity: 6 Crew: 4 Cabins: 3 Accommodations: 1 Double, 2 Twins Heat & Air: Central Heating & Air Conditioning Cruising Region: Burgundy Region Length of Cruise: 6 Nights Departure Day: Sunday Electricity: 2 generators, 380/220 volts Engine: 210 HP Cummins, maximum speed 12 knots Water: 12 tons of water, 5 tons of fuel Meals: All Included Beverages: All Included Entrance Fees: Al Included Laundry Facilities: Not available Transportation: Transfers to and from Paris & Private Motorcoach for excursions Pick-Up Location: Rail Station, Hotel or Airport in Dijon Pick-Up Time: 4:30-5:00 PM Recreational Items: Sondsystem with CD, 6 Mountain Bikes, Tennis Rackets, Library of books & games Theme Cruises: Family, Walking, Tennis & Wine Cruisng Season: April until November
Boat Diagram:
2013 & 2014
Accommodation
Stateroom per person
$4,750.00
Single Supplement
$1,500.00
Charter 4 passengers
$24,000.00
Charter 5 Passengers
$25,250.00
Charter 6 passengers
$28,000.00
2013 Dates (Sunday)
Season
Cruise Route
March 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28
Regular
Burgundy
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Regular
Burgundy
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Regular
Burgundy
July 7, 14, 21, 28
Regular
Burgundy
August 4, 11, 18, 25
Regular
Burgundy
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Regular
Burgundy
October 6, 13, 20, 27
Regular
Burgundy
2014 Dates (Sunday)
Season
Cruise Route
March 30
Regular
Burgundy
April 6, 13, 20, 27
Regular
Burgundy
May 4
Regular
Burgundy
June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Regular
Burgundy
July 6, 13, 20, 27
Regular
Burgundy
August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Regular
Burgundy
September 7, 14, 21, 28
Regular
Burgundy
October 5, 12, 19, 26
Regular
Burgundy
Price includes: Transfer to the barge from the meeting point in Paris on Sunday, 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, use of barge facilities, which includes bicycles, computer with internet access and heated swimming pool, and transfer back to the drop off point in Paris the following Saturday morning.
Sunday You will be met by a Papillon crew member at your hotel in Paris at 1pm and driven to the Papillon moored near Dijon in the village of Fleurey-sur-Ouche. On the way we can visit the fabulous Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte - a mini rival to Versailles. Alternatively, you can take the fast TGV train from Paris and a Papillon crew member will meet you at the railway station in Dijon. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed aboard Le Papillon with a Champagne reception and introduced to the crew of four - time to settle in before dinner.
Monday After breakfast we will start cruising along the Canal de Bourgogne. There will be ample opportunities to take a bike ride or walk along the canal tow path. By mid-afternoon we shall be moored in the delightful village of Gissey-sur-Ouche. A short drive in the minibus will take us to the medieval quarter of Dijon for a walking tour followed by a visit to the Musee des Beaux Arts in the ducal palace. Our drive back to Papillon will include the Route des Grands Crus through the vineyards of the Cote de Nuit passing by Clos Vougeot.
Tuesday Food lovers can make an early start and accompany our chef to the busy morning food market in Dijon. This is an opportunity to meet our cheese, fish, meat and vegetable suppliers, of whom we are very proud. Maybe take a coffee with the chef and discuss some of your favorite dishes. There will be some free time for shopping - the Rue Verrerie with its famous antique shops is nearby. Lunch back on board and then cruise to the village of Veuvey-sur-Ouche.
Wednesday This morning's cruise will take us to Pont d'Ouche where we cruise over the Ouche river. After lunch we will drive through the nearby hills and descend into the Cote d'Or vineyards and visit Beaune - a thriving little town and proud capital of the wine trade. By far the most famous sight is the hospice with its multicolored roof tiles which was built in 1443 by Nicolas Rolin, chancellor to the dukes of Burgundy. Next door in the spectacular cellars of the Marche aux Vins we can taste some of Burgundy's finest wines or alternatively stop at one of the vineyards on our way back to Papillon. During the afternoon Papillon will have cruised on to La Repe where she will be moored for the night.
Thursday A 5 minute drive from Papillon will take us up to the hilltop village of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois. Highly restored and very picturesque, the village also offers a fine aerial view of the canal. Back on board, we will climb the remaining locks before reaching the summit level of the canal - the highest point on this water route from the Mediterranean to the English Channel. After lunch we can visit the little Chateau of Commarin with its fine tapestries. And then on through one of the wonders of the canal system - a two-mile tunnel leading to the town of Pouilly-en-Auxois. Nearby the Chateau of Chailly has a fine golf course.
Friday Today's cruise will take us through lovely rolling countryside to Pont Royal. From there, a pleasant circular trip in the minibus could include visits to the hilltop village of Flavigny where 'Chocolat' was filmed, the Cistercian abbey of Fontenay (UNESCO world heritage site) and the virtually undiscovered medieval town of Semur-en-Auxois.
Saturday: After breakfast, minibus transfer to Dijon train station or your hotel or airport in Paris.
Note: The above description of a week on Le Papillon, cruising from Fleurey to Pont Royal contains similar points of interest as a cruise in the opposite direction from Pont Royal to Fleurey, although times for excursions will clearly differ between the two routes. No two cruises on Le Papillon are ever exactly the same since we always mold each voyage to fit the interests of our passengers. Whatever your passion - golf, tennis, biking, walking, side trips in the minibus, just relaxing on deck, or a little of everything - we'll make sure you do it.
Week
Route
2013 Season
March 31
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
April 7
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
April 14
Fleury-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
April 21
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
April 28
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
May 5
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Reglar
May 12
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
May 19
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
May 26
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
June 2
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
June 9
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
June 16
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
June 23
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
June 30
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
July 7
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
July 14
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
July 21
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
July 28
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
August 4
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
August 11
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
August 18
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
August 25
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
September 1
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
September 8
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
September 15
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
September 22
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
September 29
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
October 06
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
October 13
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
October 20
Pont Royal to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Regular
October 27
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Pont Royal
Regular
Make it as active as you wish
You might relax on deck with a book, or perhaps try........
Wine tasting - In small private cellars - fun and informative Horse riding - Can be arranged as an extra activity Market - Pick up some produce with the chef Boules - The classic French pastime and not too strenuous Minibus - Available for tours throughout the cruise Tennis - Most villages have a courts Walking - Miles of towpath beside the canals Restaurant - We invite you to a meal ashore
These are just some suggeations, we can cater the cruise to your interests
Organic Menu Served Aboard Le Papillon
Sample Menu
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres on deck
Warm salad of scallops & carrots in a Sauternes sauce
Roast fillet of lamb with asparagus and a warm vinaigrette of fresh tomato and basil
LE PAPILLON " The Butterfly"
