As we welcome in the new year we turn to planning for the busy 2022 ahead. Maintenance and upgrades this winter continue aboard the Randle with the throwing out of the gas cooker and the fitting of a new electric induction hob and electric oven as part of our upgrades and decarbonisation process.

It is not every day that my walk to my local boulangerie is featured in the National Geographic, also featured, Auxerre cathedral, Joigny, and the vineyards of Chablis, all of which feature in our private guided tours of Burgundy by boat, car, and bicycle.

Rue de l’Yonne, Auxerre.

The Rue de l’Yonne as featured in National Geographic dates from the Middle Ages and is part of the old merchant boatmen’s quarter of Auxerre. Before the advent of reliable roads the river Yonne was the main thoroughfare between Auxerre and Paris, to learn more about this fascinating river please click the link to our Diner’s River Cruise.

Auxerre Cathedral

Auxerre Cathédrale de Saint-Étienne dates from 1215 and was visited by Jeanne d’Arc in 1429

Joigny on the banks of the Yonne.

Our private charter river trip also passes through Joigny on the banks of the Yonne, GMW Turner sketched here in 1802 and it also features the two-star Michelin restaurant la Cóte Saint Jacques with river mooring, a real treat for both the eyes and taste buds together.

Chablis Grand-Cru Vineyards

No trip to Burgundy would be complete without a trip to the famous vineyards of Chablis. Take a private guided tour to the vineyards and enjoy a wine tasting at a winery in town.

The Randle, Ready For Departure, Quai de la Marine, Auxerre.

To learn more about a private charter canal and river tours along the Canal du Nivernais, river Yonne, and surrounding region please visit our website www.edgecharter.com

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.