La Reine Pedauque barge cruises and charter trips in France
Great wines, cuisine and landscape, the ingredients for a perfect boat trip in Burgundy.
The barge has pride in the quality of service and comfort available on board to all guests. With more than 25 years of vacation cruise experience, the barge has been offering unforgettable holidays on the French inland waterways.
The vessel is refitted every year to provide you with the best and giving you a vacation of a lifetime in relaxing atmosphere. The experienced English speaking crew are always ready to serve you and share their knowledge of Burgundy.
Gourmet meals are carefully prepared by your French Chef and served in a spacious dining area, some of the greatest wines from Burgundy accompany the delicious dishes. Each day you will are invited to taste the delights of the gourmet cuisine, with menus prepared by your chef using local products and regional specialties.
An open bar is available for all your cocktails, aperitifs and wines. Every evening, enjoy the pre-diner moments with your friends and a glass in hand at the bar, or on the comfortable sundeck, relaxing with the calm landscapes in front of you.
Discover the Burgundy country-side at a stroll
The
calm waters of the Burgundy canal with it's tow-path will give you many
opportunities for walking at leisurely pace, as the barge cruises slowly
along the meandering route through small french villages were time seems
to have stopped.
You can take your time to explore the stone houses, gardens, churches and farms along the way. Enjoy a drink with your friends on the terrace of a local cafe. The locals will always enjoy spending some time with you.
Bicycles are always available for those who wish to explore more of the surrounding countryside and villages. Along the canal there are so many occasions to ride, with special routes built just for cyclists such as the Velo-Route.
Historical high-lights and cultural visits
During the cruise, your Egnlish speaking tour guide will introduce you to the history and culture of the historical region of Burgundy and Dijon. Private tours.You will also find specially marked circuits along the country lanes and roads, designed to give you a breath-taking insight and experience of the surrounding region. Daily excursions are included using a Mercedes air-conditioned bus to places such as the old streets and shops of Dijon, the vineyards of Beaune and Chateauneuf en Auxois. Read all the information in the cruise program.
Space, comfort and design for the perfect vacation cruise
The luxury barge La Reine Pedauque offers four large suites for eight guests. The elegant staterooms have double or twin beds, private bathrooms, wardrobe space, desk and chair and opening portholes. Please consult the plan of the barge for more details.
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The upper deck has a large saloon with leather sofas, library, music centre and elegant decoration. The large windows allow a perfect view of the countryside and the air-conditioning adds to your comfort.
La Reine Pedauque navigates on the 300 year old Canal de Bourgogne, gracefully making her way through locks and the valleys of the "Gold Coast" in Burgundy, to view a suggested cruise itinerary, please click here.
A map of France showing where the barge cruises in Burgundy is available by clicking here.
The barge always cruises at a good walking pace and it is possible to get on and off the boat at every lock, to go cycling or walking. With the tow-path which always follows the canal and is closed to all forms of motorized transport, it is very safe and great fun to follow the bare along the path.
There is also plenty of time to cycle off to other villages and places to visit, ask the cook for a picnic basket if you wish.
The name La Reine Pedauque comes from a very old French legend, when translated into English it means "The goose footed queen". The story says that the Queen had webbed feet, she would keep a goose beside her, and so the loyal subjects would mistake her feet for those of the goose.
Originally the barge was built in 1923, this type of boat is called "Gros Numero" (Big number), and there were only 639 of these barges ever made. Renowned for the strength of the steel hulls. The 128 foot barge has been renovated and converted into a luxury hotel barge, dedicated in offering the very best in cruise vacations on the canals and rivers of France.
Day by day Cruise program and itinerary on the Burgundy canal.
 Shaded moorings on the canal with a willow tree |
 The boat is arrving in the small village of La Forge and is about to enter the lock. |
Wheelchair Accessible cruise
The barge has been designed with ease of access to all in mind. People with mobility restrictions can really enjoy their cruise vacation on board the barge. Which has been equipped to meet European and ADA standards.
The gangway is specially designed to allow all kinds of wheel chairs,
mobility scooters or people with walking sticks to easily get on board..
Once on the barge, you will be able to easily move from the sundeck to
the bar, salon, dining area and use the lift to access the cabins.
One of the suites is accessible to wheel chairs and the bathroom fittings
have been carefully considered and installed to provide a maximum of comfort.
The tour bus which is used for your private excursions is also equipped for wheelchair bound people. All your visits on the cruise program will be available to you.