Elisabeth in her home port of Auxerre

II. Other Ideas...

Biking or walking		We can plan a daily route depending on how far you wish to bike/walk. Easy, medium or difficult routes can be arranged, the Nivernais area has something for everyone. Using topographical maps the routes are simple to follow and a picnic is always possible.
Art or Photography		No region could be better suited to either the artist or the photographer. With each change of season there is always something new. Be it architecture or nature we can take you to sites that we are sure will inspire interest in amateur and professional alike.
Adventure		This is where you can add a bit of spice to your cruise! You can add any of the following activities to your week: golf, horse riding, biking, ballooning, climbing, kayaking, canoeing or walking. There is a supplement for various activities and all insurances are payable by clients. If you have a special activity in mind we can see if it is possible. A day at Euro Disney can also be added.
Cookery		What better place to learn new recipes than in the heart of Burgundy, a place renowned for its gourmet food and wine. This week includes daily demonstrations by Sheena and visiting guest chefs. Visit to a restaurant kitchen and tips from the chefs. Easy, elegant dinners and delicious desserts, not forgetting appetizers for cocktail hour. The week is designed to enable you to return home with new recipe ideas.
History		Burgundy is brimming full of history from the superior Jurassic era at Arcy sur Cure to the Romans, at Escolives. Stunning medieval villages and towns, like Vézelay where Richard the Lionheart preached for the 3rd Crusade and Auxerre's beautiful timber-framed buildings. Vauban's twelfth century chateau has a wonderful collection of Louis IV to VI furniture. All this and more is Burgundy.

Elisabeth's Interior		

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Cabins: Each cabin has private shower, basin and toilet. Good closet and drawer space. Plenty of headroom. All rooms have air-conditioning and central heating. Each of our three cabins has its own character and color schemes. Each cabin has 103 square feet including the bathroom. the beds are in fact between a queen and a king being 5ft 8inches by 6ft 6inches. The rooms all have larger showers and all new furnishings. Wardrobes shelves bedside cabinets will all be new.Once we have chosen all the decor I will let you know.   UNDER REFIT DEC 2006- expecting new photos after Jan 2007

Salon - Dining Room: Elisabeth has an airy, split-level Salon - Dining Room with her original oak hatch beams, ceiling fan, and wood-burning stove (for those inclement days). Guests can make full use of the delightful Salon with its very spacious and comfortable L-shaped sofa, library and selection of games. Leafy plants add to the ambiance. You will enjoy the convivial atmosphere around the dining table that comfortably seats eight. There is an additional seating area beside the well-stocked bar and a stereo system for your use.     UNDER REFIT DEC 2006- expecting new photos after Jan 2007

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Introducing the Crew		

Your barging captains aboard Elisabeth, Peter and Sheena Jenner, have been living in Burgundy since 1990 and have acquired a love and knowledge of the region, its food and, of course, its wines. Peter is an experienced Captain, with a Class A French Barge License, and has piloted 38 meter hotel boat barges, as well as Elisabeth, for the last nine years. He loves the waterways and happily shares his enthusiasm for them with lots of anecdotes and stories. Sheena too enjoys the life afloat and as tour guide/manager of the barge she personalizes each tour to suit the requirements of the guests.  With a highly-qualified chef and hostess to complete the crew of four you can be sure of a well-adapted and comfortable cruise aboard Elisabeth. We look forward to sharing our local knowledge, love of Burgundy and of barging, with you. ...Why not come and meet us and some of our friends? 

Finally, there's Bonnie!  Peter & Sheena's little West Highland White Terrier is affectionate, loveable, and firmly believes that everyone aboard is under her charge. She adores all children, and especially loves anyone with a willing lap and a gentle cuddle.

Your Package Includes...		

 Included in the Prices:

• Six nights accommodation and five days of cruising.

• All meals on board (6 breakfasts, 5 lunches) and 6 dinners if on Full Board.

• All wines, alcohols and soft drinks.

• Daily excursions by minibus. Use of bicycles on board.

Not Included in the Prices:

• Travel to and from joining point (Laroche Migennes/Auxerre or Clamecy).  [Arrangements can be made, if required, at additional charge for Paris pickups.]

• Any expenses of a personal nature.

• Extra activities i.e.: golf, ballooning, horseback riding, kayaking, etc.

• Travel / medical insurance: We cannot recommend this strongly enough.

• Crew gratuities.

Packing Hints and Suggestions:

• Elisabeth is a barge and soft luggage is easiest to stow away.

• No stiletto heels to be worn please.  They can cause accidents.  

• Deck or rubber-soled shoes are recommended for use on deck at all times.

• A warm sweater for those cooler days and evenings.

• Wet weather gear for those cloudbursts.

A Sample of What's In Store...			

Sample Menus

Bread, Pastries, yogurt, fruit, cereals,  fruit juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, jams, butter .

Boiled eggs etc are available on request. Served as a buffet with of course a few bucks fizz if you are in the mood.

Lunch

Mixed green salad, tomato and mozzarella with olive oil and balsamic vinegar and a grated carrot salad with lemon and garlic dressing.

Charcutery ( smoked ham, rosette, morvan ham, sauccisson),  Whole artichokes with a warm honey and vinegar dip, hot potato salad with smoked mackerel onion and mayonnaise, green salad and cucumber salad with Greek yogurt and chives. 

French onion soup, followed by smoked chicken, mango, pear and apple salad with slightly spicy sauce ( marscopone cheese, fresh cream, ginger and a little curry powder),  pissaladiere (Provencal bread with onions, olive oil and black olives) celeriac remoulade (celery route in lemon mayonnaise), waldorff salad.

All the lunches on board are served as a buffet with both white and red wine or rosé wine for your pleasure.

Dinner

Gougere forestiere (regional specialty gougere (a cheese profiterol) filled with wild mushrooms in a cream and garlic sauce.

Honey roasted lamb with rosemary roasted potatoes mange tout and a light wine sauce.

A selection of cheeses e.g. morbier, eppoisses, and contal

Lemon tart

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Foie de Volaille salad ( chicken livers fried with oil,  mustard and a little vinegar.

Barr ( Sea Bass ) cooked in white wine seasoning and peppers. Served on a bed of crispy fried julienne of carrots and leaks and topped with asparagus.

Selection of cheeses  e.g. tomme de savoir,  buchon de chevre , brie de Meaux

Crepes a la peniche ( crepes filled with a fresh fruit salad accompanied by home made strawberry sorbet.

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Cauliflower and Roquefort soup

Duck breast with a balsamic vinegar sauce and served with celeriac and potato puree and green beans

Selection of cheeses e.g. bleu d’Auvergne,  Beaufort,and Chaource.

Crème Brulee.

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 A dinner with  the Captain

 For our last night dinner on board we make the evening rather special.

Starter: Fresh foie gras on a tartelette with sautéed red cabbage and onion jam.

Fish: Scallops and Langoustine served with filo pastry and a light saffron sauce.

Champagne and melon sorbet.

Meat: Rack of lamb, dauphin potatoes, broccoli and  carrots with a wine sauce.

Selection of cheeses e.g. camembert,  bleu de Causse, St. Maure and a Comte.

Dessert: A melted chocolate cake ( the inside is just a divine melted chocolate with a soft sponge interior) served with a crème Anglais and chocolate sauce and fresh fruits.

Digestives,  coffee and chocolates if you can manage them.

The above menus are only samples of the foods served on board Elisabeth.  

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