Picardy Cruise---Chateau Compiegne--Abbey of St Corneille--Chateau de Chantilly--Monet's home in Giverny--Paris by night---Chateau Vaux le Vicomte--Moret Sur Loing ----April 4 to May 29,  October 3 thru November 13

 

SATURDAY                                                                                                        Compiegne    

We meet at the Hotel Regina, 192 Rue de Rivoli, Paris 75001 at 15.00 (3pm) and transfer to Anacoluthe moored in the little town of  Compiegne on the river Oise. After a welcome champagne reception, settle into your cabin and perhaps stroll the charming town before enjoying a wonderful gourmet dinner..

 

SUNDAY                                                                                                               Compiegne-Pont St. Maxence

After breakfast, take a walking tour of historic Compiegne, with its 16th century Hotel de Ville and famed cloisters of the abbey of St. Corneille, founded by Charles the Bald in 877.  Tour the expansive Chateau de Compiegne, once an important royal residence, and visit the open market before returning to our barge for lunch.  This afternoon, cruise to lovely Pont St. Maxence.

MONDAY                                                                                                             Pont St. maxence - Pontoise

A cruise along an enchanting portion of the river that was favored by many impressionist painters.  The river brings us to Auvers sur Oise where we go to visit the Chateau de Chantilly.  This vast estate dates from the Middle Ages and boast an art gallery second only to the Louvre in size an dscope.  Famous for breeding racehourse, Chantilly also maintains one of the world's finest stables.  See the French Ggardes designed by le Notre, the Petit Parc, the Anglo-Chinese Garden, and the English Graden.  Return to Anacoluthe for a delightful cruise to Pontoise.

 

TUESDAY                                                                                                             Pontoise-Paris

Begin the day with a visit to Giverny, the home and gardens of Claude Monet, the most famous of all the Impressionist painters.  Discover the inspiration for his masterpiece, the Water Lillies.  You will see the Japanese Bridge which appears in these paintings. The French government spends in excess of $2 million each year to keep the gardens exactly as they were before Money dies in 1926.   The simplicity of his house is surprising.. Expect some surprisingly familiar sights:  The gardens are meticulously maintained to remain exactly as they were when Money pointed them. Afterward, return to the barge for lunch and a cruise to Chqatou and enjoy an excursion to the town and château of ST Germain. Later browse Rueil's exclusive boutiques before returning to Anacoluthe to cruise into the heart of Paris.  This evening we take an unforgettable Paris by night cruise along the Seine.

 

WEDNESDAY                                                                                                      Paris-Melun

Cruise south from Paris to Melun for an excursion to /Chateau Vaux le Vicomte. This magnificent castle was once home to Louis XIV;s finance minister and served as the model for Versailles.  Tour its exceptionally furnished interior and magnificent gardens before returning to the barge for a memorable dinner. .

THURSDAY                                                                                                         Melun-St Mammes

This morning we cruise a scenic stretch of the Seine into St. Mammes and make the short trip to Moret sur Loing, a smal medieval town thqat was once home to Alfred Sisley, who lived and painted here.  This evening we gather for a gala farewell dinner. .

 

FRIDAY

This morning, after breakfast return to the Hôtel Regina in Paris arriving around lunchtime.

 

Note: This is a sample itinerary: it is subject to modification in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as canal closures and navigation problems. The boat cruises in the opposite direction on alternate weeks.  At Canal & Co we are constantly developing our programmes and we may modify our overnight stops and excursions in order to aassure a c5onsistently high standard of moorings and visits.

Cruise Departures  Each Saturday during May to September.

Value Season Price----$2465 per person double  April to May 2 --- July 11 to August 21---Oct 24 to the end of season

Normal Season Price-----$2755 for all departures from May 2 thru July 10 ---October 24 to the end of season.

Single Supplement--$500

Paris Pick up and Return Included

Charter Price 

low season $118,320

high season $132,240

 

Rates include all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7.  Wines  included with lunch and dinner. Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees.

Rate does not include, Bar Drinks, or Crew Gratuities (Suggested $250 per cabin)

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