La Reine Pedauque

With more than 25 years experience in navigating on the French waterways, La Reine Pedauque is trusted and one of the most highly rated boats. Air-conditioning, dining room, salon, cocktail bar and sundeck, the furnishings and tasteful spacious design will give you all the comfort for a perfect holiday in Burgundy.

The La Reine Pedauque offers a world of comfort in a romantic style of past years. She cruises with only 8 passengers with four luxurious suites and private bathrooms.

The barge cruises into the late afternoon, taking you through the heart Burgundy's countryside and picturesque villages, famous for their cultural history and art. Everyday hectic life will rapidly disappear and is replaced by the rhythm of the canal locks. That's the French way of life.

The staff will always be attending to your needs and pampering you in a first class friendly style with genuine hospitality.

On the air-conditioned upper deck you have a cosy salon, an elegant restaurant as well as the ship's bar. Up front all passengers will enjoy the panoramic sun-deck. Relaxing in a chair, you can contemplate the landscape passing-by with an ice cold drink in hand. The real luxury in life is to take time and on this cruise you will enjoy life, without the stress and haste of everyday life.

Everyday your chef delights you from morning to evening. The day begins with a hearty French breakfast, then a traditional Burgundy brunch menu, accompanied with selected wines. During the calm afternoon coffee, tea and pastries are served in the salon. Every detail of your cruise is affectionately prepared by your first class crew who are also English speaking.

There are always trekking bikes ready for some moments of Fitness, strolls along the canal tow-path or longer distances.

At the end of each day's cruise, your travel guide will escort you in the air-conditioned bus on sightseeing tours to discover the country and people of France. Learn the savoir vivre of Burgundy, with its famous wines, Roman art, feudal castles and abbeys.

When returning to your barge, happy and content the day's events, there is plenty of time for cocktails before your dinner starts. This is also a wonderful opportunity to become a connoisseur of French specialities and the grand Burgundy wines. The delightful evening can then close with drinks by the bar together with fellow passengers and new friends.