French Travel Connection is now offering discounts of 20 percent on six-night crewed canal barge journeys through northern France – delivering savings of more than $1,000 per person.
 
The discounts are available for departures through the European spring and summer (17 April-28 August 2011) on full charters of the luxuriously-appointed four-cabin C’est La Vie canal barge.

The ex-Paris itinerary travels through Burgundy, taking in picturesque medieval and gothic townships, a superb wine tasting in the small town of Chablis, and dinner in the 3-star Michelin restaurant, La Cote Saint Jacques.

The ‘full charter’ arrangement is ideal for a group of four to eight friends or family members who want to travel together in an intimate setting and have everything taken care of from the moment of arrival.

The luxury 39 metre barge is equipped with all modern amenities and a crew of five French- and English-speakers including a captain, tour guide, housekeeper and masterchef showcasing the best in fresh local produce.

The discounted journeys are priced from $4,230* per person (based on a group of eight people booking and travelling together) and include:

• six nights’ twin share accommodation in an air-conditioned cabin with ensuite
• all meals and fine wines served with meals
• the services of a crew of five French- and English-speakers
• guided mini bus touring, excursions and entrance fees
• use of mountain bikes
• transfers.

* Price quoted in AUD may vary slightly depending on the exchange rate on the day of purchase. Cruise-only (does not include air travel). Conditions apply. Based on per person twin share and eight passengers booking and travelling together. Valid for selected departures.