Countesses và Cocktails
I soaked in a hot tub with a specialty cocktail and watching the Burgundy countryside slowly coast by. The next day, I had a private lunch with the Count and Countess de Taisne in their chateau home. On another day, I toured a 1000 year old wine cellar followed by a private wine tasting in the town of Chablis. These were only a few of the special experiences that made me feel lượt thích the “belle of the ball” on La Belle Epoque as I cruised down the Burgundy Canal.
Food Fit for a King
For six days I was pampered in a way that I have never been before. Barge cruising combined all the best elements of staying in a luxury hotel, eating at a highly rated restaurant & being on a privately guided tour. With a staff of six & a maximum of 12 guests, attentive and personal service was guaranteed. In fact, it did not take long for the hostesses khổng lồ anticipate my likes & bring me a cup of my favorite tea or a treat without my asking.Since this was the Burgundy region of France, exceptional food và wine were a natural highlight of the cruise. As a private chef prepared dishes that were a treat for both the taste buds & the eyes, I discovered how a perfectly paired wine can enhance the flavour of even the simplest preparation. A chocolate tart became even more decadent when paired with a wine that was at one time favored by the monarch Louis XIV, while a rich and salty Roquefort cheese was balanced by a crisp white Chablis.
Castles và Champagne
In between the meals, the cruise struck the perfect balance between activity & leisure. Each day provided excursions that were enhanced by specially curated elements which were quality just lớn our group. At the Chateau de Commarin, we were treated khổng lồ a spectacular falconry event and at the Alexandre Bonnet Winery we had a private behind the scenes tour of the champagne production process followed by a private tasting. Santé!
Attentive service. Delicious food with high end Burgundy wines. Tours that provided quality experiences. It all combined to lớn make a perfectly blissful week on the La Belle Epoque.
