La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge that cruises the idyllic waterways of the Nivernais Canal through Burgundy. Designed with both elegance and passenger comfort in mind, La Belle Epoque looks towards the summer sun, with a wide deck, sun-deck and spa pool offering superb vantage points to watch rural France go by. Below, she is fully air-conditioned, with a chartroom, wood panelled saloon and dining room, all fitted out with countless little luxuries and facilities. Accommodation for up to 13 guests is in seven spacious cabins with either twin or double beds (one single), with marble ensuite bathrooms featuring a shower or sometimes a bath. Fine wines and fine foods are included in the cost and set the tone of hedonistic pleasure as you thread through untouched farming landscape, with excursions heading out to taste Chablis and explore towns such as Auxerre and the medieval hilltop town of Vézelay. On board La Belle Epoque your Captain leads a crew of five, comprising Master Chef, Tour guide, Housekeeper and Stewardess.Prices from: 6 nights from £2429 to £2736 per person inclusive of Eurostar, transfers, tours, full board in a Junior Suite. Departures: Sunday (23Mar - 9Nov). Please note that children under the age of 12 years are not accepted unless it is a charter booking or a special family departure.