'PAPILLON'

Launched in 1902 and refurbished in 2007, the Papillon is a historic boat which has been lovingly converted into today’s luxurious and elegant private charter barge for up to 6 passengers. The atmosphere on board the Papillon is one of going back in time—there are no TVs, satellite, videos or DVDS to remind you of modern life, and this makes for a wonderful escape into the vintage world of gentle canal cruising at the gentlest of paces.
The food and wine is wonderful and is very carefully prepared and served, with the emphasis on escaping from the ’grind’ of the modern world, thus enabling you to recharging your batteries in very pretty, restful surroundings. To help you in this, the main saloon area has plenty of comfortable seating, a well-stocked bar, a constantly refreshed cultural library and a CD music system. The pretty and intimate separate dining room (refurbished in 2008) is the perfect setting for traditional gourmet meals.
Cabins are a good size and exceedingly pretty, with gorgeous bed coverings and wonderful en suite bathrooms furbished with hand-made tiles in traditional French colours that delight the eye. The Papillon is not all about resting though! - Excursions are interesting and fun, and back on the barge you may even be allowed to take the wheel yourself - under the watchful eye of the skipper of course!