Although we would rather have been cruising, we have not wasted extra time in dock. Our Maintenance Team have been hard at work in Ravières – European Waterways’ dedicated Operations base in Burgundy, France. Over the course the winter season, our barges have undergone a number of refurbishments and general improvements for the added comfort and convenience of our guests, and to address the cruising in times of the ‘new normal’. To find out what’s new for the season, read on…
2021 Luxury Barge Refurbishments
Luxury Aboard La Belle Epoque
A number of interior changes await aboard La Belle Epoque including brand-new beds and mattresses, guests will also enjoy an improved air circulation system and so much more. Here’s the full list:
Cabin 1: Meursault
- Improved air circulation system
- Brand-new beds and mattresses
Cabins 2 & 3: Chablis & Sancerre
- New cabin layouts to accommodate ‘hotel-style’ twin and double bed configurations
- New air circulation system
- New insulation
- Brand-new beds
- Inclusion of bedside reading lights and USB ports
- More spacious functional bathrooms with improved plumbing and fittings including backlit mirrors
Cabin 6: Nuits Saint Georges
- Brand-new beds and mattresses
Indulgence on L'Impressionniste
Function is key aboard L’Impressionniste, and with renovated bathrooms, larger storage, and more personal space– guests can enjoy more space to kick back and relax. Here’s the full list:
Cabin 1: Renoir
- Brand-new wardrobes and desk
Cabins 2 & 3: Cezanne & Pissarro
- Brand-new wardrobes
Cabins 4 & 5: Degas & Sisley
- New cabin layout with larger storage space
- New sound proofing
- Brand-new wardrobes
- Inclusion of bedside USB ports and reading lights
- Brand-new more spacious bathrooms with improved plumbing and fittings including backlit mirrors
Cabin 6: Monet
- New cabin layout to accommodate a more functional bathroom, larger storage and desk
- New air circulation system
- New sound proofing
- Brand-new wardrobes
- Inclusion of bedside USB ports and reading lights
- Brand-new more spacious bathrooms with new plumbing and fittings including backlit mirrors
Galley
- Full refit of the galley
A Sense of Flair and Panache
Guests can expect accessibility improvements aboard Panache this season, with a brand-new less-steep solid wood staircase with wider steps, and with improved handrails for ultimate comfort and safety.
The Joys of L'Art de Vivre
With more space to be enjoyed on deck, L’Art de Vivre guests can move about the barge with greater ease with improved railings and deck-top seating areas with more sun loungers. Here’s the full list:
Sun Deck
- More of a spacious sundeck with the spa pool relocated towards the barge’s bow
- More sun loungers for guests to enjoy
- Improved handrails for guests to access the sundeck with ease
Updated photography to follow
Inspired by our Barge Refurbishments?
Please speak to a member of our reservations team today for further information or booking enquiries.
Please note, the above images are for illustrative purposes only and should not be replicated. New professional photography will be available shortly and we will notify you when they are available.