Autumn Cruising in Burgundy

We were once again very happy be able to welcome aboard the Randle our guests this Autumn following the lifting of travel restrictions, and autumn is truly a wonderful time to be in Burgundy. Below is a photo essay of some of the most memorable moments captured through our lenses and the eyes of our travellers.

As part of our service, we include pick-up in Paris, and by happy coincidence one of our pick-ups coincided with Paris journée sans voiture (day without cars) and Arc de Triomphe wrapped. Therefore, we made an impromptu walking tour enjoying the city without the tyranny of cars and a once in a lifetime view of the Arc du Triumph Wrapped.

Paris during Journée sans Voiture, a day without cars.

The Arc de Triomphe Wrapped and without cars, by the late installation artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

Cruising in the Autumn, from river to canal, images from Joigny on the River Yonne to Etang du Baye at the summit of the canal at 262 m above sea level.

The Randle ready and waiting on the River Yonne at Joigny.

Autumn Cruising along the River Yonne, 0ctober 2021

A misty sunrise over the Canal du Nivernais

And of course cruising is nothing without dining which starts each day with petit dejeuner.

locally baked and delivered each morning, Croissant, Pain au chocolat & pain au raisin.

Wild Mushrooms harvested at dawn delivered in the morning aboard the Randle

And freshly prepared onboard with lunch

Off boat activities include visits to local vineyards and historic places of interest like the UNESCO listed Vezelay Abbey.

UNESCO listed Vezelay Abbey constructed between 1120 and 1150.

The Journey continues, morning mists along the Nivernais canal.

Climbing the canal, lock by lock,

Going underground, passing through a canal tunnel near the summit of the Canal du Nivernais

Our destination for this cruise, Etang du Baye, the watershed of the canal,

My special thanks to Judith and Mark for images used in this blog, copyright reserved.

You can find out more  about this featured two-week cruise by following the link here
The Diner’s Grand Tour – Thirteen Nights

2022 and Fossil Fuel Free:
Next year the Randle will be Fossil Fuel Free using 100% bio fuel made in France and derived from plant products and edible oils, reducing our carbon emissions by 90% when compared to using conventional fossil fuel.
The Kitchen will be all electric too therefore no longer will gas be stored or used aboard the Randle.

We are now taking bookings for 2022 and 2023 and very much look forward to cruising with our guests in the coming season.

Tim Harrold is owner and captain of the Randle, a beautiful and classically styled river boat fitted with two en-suite cabins and all the modern facilities to travel in comfort. Tim offers private barge tours on the picturesque Burgundy Canal du Nivernais and river Yonne. A luxury cruise with Tim and his crew includes gourmet cuisine, fine wine, and guided tours by private car to vineyards and chateaux. Learn more about Edge Charter and barge trips on the Randle along Burgundy's canals and rivers here. Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.