To customize your cruising experience we can include some or all of the following options. Most can be added when you arrive, but advance notice is always appreciated. Some may require an additional fee.
N/C= no additional charge
$= less than $50 per person
$$= $50-$100 per person
$$$= $200-350+ per person
Hot Air Ballooning-
A private van will pick you up at our barge and take you to the launch site. Glide over the countryside and gaze down on old chateaux, vast vineyards and the rolling hills of Burgundy. Morning and Afternoon flights are available. $$$
Private wine tasting-
Only a small percentage of the fine wines from Burgundy are awarded the designation "Grand Cru", and only one village, Aloxe Corton, produces both a red and a white Grand Cru Burgundy. We will have a private lunch at the Comte Senard winery in Aloxe Corton were we will sample a wide selection of these incredible wines while we dine on fine Burgundian cuisine. $$
Gourmet Cooking-
We'll prepare many of the specialty meals of Burgundy: Magret de Canard (duck breast), Beef Bourguignon (beef stew in a red wine sauce) and Coq au Vin (chicken in wine) are just of few of our specialties. You may simply observe the preparation or join in their creation. We will also prepare the side dishes like Escargot and Gratin Dauphinois, matched with wines of the region, followed by a cheese course and dessert. Afterwards, we'll dine on the fruits of our labors. N/C
Writing workshop-
In a workshop led by Michelle, practice your writing skills in the countryside that Colette wrote about in "My Mother's House" and "Sido". We may take optional side trips to Colette's village and the small town where "Chocolat" was filmed for further inspiration. N/C
The boating lifestyle in France-
If you are considering finding a boat of your own, we will give you the information you need to make the selection. We'll examine the types of boats available, the options available and the best places to find them. You can join in the operation of our boat including mechanical systems, mooring, navigation and piloting. We will cover such subjects as licensing, insurance, extended stay permits and maintenance. N/C
