'l'art De Vivre': Burgundy & Canal Du Nivernais

Tour Clamecy this morning, with visits to the Cathedral and the Logging and Barging Museum. Then cruise to picturesque Villiers-sur-Yonne for an excursion to the impressive half-built fortification at Gu?delon, established to demonstrate traditional building methods of the 12th to 14th centuries. 'L'Art de Vivre' Barge B L D

This morning's cruise is beneath the first of many Van Gogh-style hand-operated lift bridges. Take an optional cycling excursion to the village of Anois to visit Le Bouc qui Fume (The Smoking Billy Goat), a curiosity shop set in an old chapel. After lunch, visit the local wineries of Tannay before cruising to the logging port of Monceau-le-Comte. 'L'Art de Vivre' Barge B L D

Visit picturesque V?zelay to see the magnificent Roman Basilique Ste-Madeleine with time to browse in the craft shops. This afternoon, cruise to Chitry-les-Mines, passing through Dirol. 'L'Art de Vivre' Barge B L D

Cruise through the remote countryside today, passing the meadows of La France profonde en route to Sardy-l?s-?piry. Then visit the illustrious Ch?teau de Bazoches, home of Marquis de Vauban, Louis XIV's military engineer and siege director extraordinaire. 'L'Art de Vivre' Barge B L D

Begin your day with a cruise through the 16 locks leading to the summit of the Nivernais Canal, one of the most beautiful stretches of canal scenery in France. Moor for lunch at the last lock before continuing through three tunnels en route to Baye. This evening, join the Captain at his farewell dinner on board. 'L'Art de Vivre' Barge B L D

Disembark after breakfast to transfer back to Paris, where your tour ends with arrival at the Hotel Amp?re. B

This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.