A voyage aboard The Randle is unique and exclusive, leisurely cruising along river and canal with individual service and attention.
A typical day
Each day awake to a new vista, with no other guests onboard your days are your own. All cruise itineraries suggest the possible, whether you wish to stay longer wine tasting, or stop at a particular place of interest, we offer complete flexibility.
On a typical day your host will prepare breakfast in the wheelhouse saloon where you can enjoy the view of river and swans. Whilst you are dining the captain will prepare The Randle for the day's voyage, and set off along the river or canal. Relax and enjoy the scenery as we cruise to our lunch time destination.
In France everything stops for "midi" this is the ideal opportunity to take the bikes and explore local riverside villages, churches and chateaus, take a stroll, or just relax onboard with a good book and bottle of wine.
Depending what we plan for the day the afternoon is a time to explore.
- Shopping for a little bit of French style at one of the many unique boutiques.
- Wine tasting at one of the many artisan wine producers in the caves and cellars of the famous name local villages; Chablis, Irancy, Cote st Jacques.
- Take a balloon ride over the basilica village of Vézelay, the resting place of Mary Magdeline.
- Tour the caves of Grottes d' Arcy-sur-Cure, with cave paintings of woolly mammoths estimated to be around 30,000 years old.
- Tour historic Auxerre; twice visited by Jeanne d'Arc, and a cathedral citadel since the 5th century the skyline is dominated by the Saint-Etienne Cathedral and the Saint-Germain Abbey.
- Visit XIV century Château du Chastenay. Or simply relax onboard at our tranquil riverside mooring.
The evening is spent ashore at a local restaurant usually within a short walk of our mooring. There are many fine restaurants along our route from three star Michelin to authentic bistro's all with individual charm and English speaking staff.
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