Glide along the Seine and its tributaries by barge
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2023 Tour code: CYR23
About the tour
Glide along the Seine and its tributaries - the Yonne and Loing Rivers - taking in picturesque villages, medieval churches, and lichen-draped forests on this barge cruise. Experience the grandeur of royal French châteaux with visits to Fontainebleau and Vicomte, take in the simple charm of historic towns and their architecture, and admire the beauty of Paris by night, cruising along canals and below bridges that larger ships cannot navigate.
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We depart from London St Pancras on the Eurostar to Paris. Alighting at the Gare du Nord, we transfer by coach to Sens, on the banks of the Yonne River, and board our barge, the MS Deborah. After being welcomed with cocktails, we settle into our cabins before enjoying a 3-course dinner.
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4.6 / 5 · 12 reviews
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Submitted 23 Sep 2022
It was a wonderful trip. Food was excellently cooked and presented. The whole crew were wonderful and did their utmost to keep us happy, surpassing their remit on many occasions. The excursions were interesting and well organised. My only gripe is that we did not have any information about what we were seeing when we sailed through the Seine.
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PCS
Submitted 23 Sep 2022
A good trip on a comfortable barge with an excellent crew and good food and wine. Only quibble was the variable quality of the guides - one excellent (fortunately we had her for two visits),one OK, and two not so good
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Julie Lane
Submitted 22 Sep 2022
An amazing experience. The crew were most attentive, caring for all passenger needs/requests. Nothing was too much trouble. A total of 16 passengers who all helped to make the trip most enjoyable. The food was a gastronomic delight. Napkins folded in different designs, by Monika, at lunch and dinner. Monika also gave a demonstration on "how to fold". A 3 or 4 course lunch, plus 3 or 4 course dinner, all served with wines suggested to go with the meal. Cheese from France was served daily, 2 different varieties for each serving. Wonderful desserts, especially the "Burning of Deborah". My birthday was during the trip and was made into a memorable occasion by the crew and fellow passengers. A different cocktail served every day and various spirits and non alcoholic drinks as requested. The Barge and cabins were cleaned to a very high standard. The excursions were interesting and the local guides were very knowledgeable. I was able to sign the book of condolences in memory of our Queen in a Church during an excursion. Thank you to the crew of RMS Deborah, especially Monika, who was loved by all and Great Rail Journeys.
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S Baksi
Submitted 21 Sep 2022
Intriguing shore visits of pleasing variety - chateaux, rural art, Roman and medieval images in the towns; beautiful cruising - the trees, the water birds, the riverside homes, the rural views and grain silos; wonderful hospitality from the crew - comfortable cabin, excellent dining, expert captaining, many personal touches. What a lovely week.
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R Tyte
Submitted 21 Sep 2022
The barge, its wonderful staff and the cruise and outings were all fantastic!.
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Mr Kerry Schofield
Submitted 21 Sep 2022
Our Loire Canal trip was cancelled and GR offered this alternative at short notice. TBH a bit too much Chateau for us but as ever, food and service was exemplary. Company was good, just 14 other guests. So we need to do the Loire trip now as planned for 2020!
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