OUR GUESTBOOK
The Luciole is a brilliant way to be introduced to this corner of Burgundy. We've enjoyed a great week in diverse and interesting company, superbly looked after by a terrific crew. A big thank you to everyone concerned in creating such a memorable experience
B and G, UK - October 2012
Ya'll did a wonderful job! The special magic that each crew member brings to the luciole makes this barge THE barge experience of a lifetime! Thank you, Neil, Francisco, Will, Alexandra, Tim and Stuart, chef extrordinaire
K and K, USA - October 2012
Having cruised with the Luciole before, we know that the pleasure increases with repetition! Many thanks to Captain and crew for another wonderful week
M and J, UK - September 2012
Aloha. We have enjoyed your wonderful hospitality, your wonderful cooking, the wine, the cheeses, the eloquent tour guiding...one could go on and on. Thank you so much to this crew of cordial, capable people!
B and G, Hawaii - September 2012
Thank you, thank you, Luciole, her wonderful crew and owners. This has been a FANTASTIC week. You have been gracious beyond measure. what a super honeymoon for us both
G and D, USA - September 2012
What a wonderful week - great companionship, food, excursions, new friends. 'Til next time!
R and E, USA - August 2012
I came hoping for a week of relaxation and restoration and certainly found it along with good company and food and a greater appreciation of French heritage. Thank you so much to everyone on the Luciole
J, Australia - August 2012
Great time, very relaxing, perfect food, wine and service. I would recommend this trip to all my family and friends.
G, USA - August 2012
Thank you so much for making our family trip so wonderful. It was wonderful celebrating our birthdays with all our children and grandchildren. The beautiful weather, the fun canoeing and seeing them all taking off in the balloon were highlights. I must thanks Dan for the superb meals each day and also to the information Neil emparated on each of our excursions. Wonderful memories for all of us
Mary, USA - July 2012
OUr trip could not have been more perfect!! Thank you for the memories
M and J, USA - July 2012
Its all been said – what a great trip. To combine a lovely relaxed atmosphere at the same time as being very efficient in not easy, the crew are all stars. Thank you so much
JG, UK - July 2012
High expectations met and exceeded. thanks fo the whole crew for making this such a memorable week
J and I, USA - June 2012
Warm thanks for a fabulous week of friendship, laughs, food, fun, stories and beautiful Burgundy. The crew of this boat is amazing – warm, gracious, knowledgeable and fun
N, USA - June 2012
Neil and all the Crew of the Luciole Thank you doesn’t seem enough to say what a wonderful journey this has been. Loved every moment, every mouthful of Dan’s beautiful meals and the great wines and cheeses of the regions. Also how lucky we were with a very great compatible group. Memories last forever and through our photos. All of you have a good and happy life. Thank you!!
K and T, Australia - June 2012
My first barge trip ad what an experience. Incredible in every respect – fantastic. Many thanks for making it so enjoyable and best wishes to you all. Formidable!
S, UK - June 2012
Thank you so much for one of the most relaxing and informative vacations I have ever had!
G, USA - June 2012
This is our third wonderful week on Luciole. Each week has been different but all have been very special. Thank you so much for your care, thoughtfulness, professionalism and friendliness.
M and J, UK - May 2012
Thank you for the wonderful care you have all provided: delicious food, informative tours, interesting cheese and wine talks, fabulous help with bicycles, immaculate cabins and a spectacular time.
K, USA - April 2012
Thank you to EVERYONE for making our family vacation on the Luciole such an INCREDIBLE one of a kind trip
B, USA - April 2012
The trip exceeded our expectation and wend beyond our wildest dreams! Thank you to the staff for ALL you did. Merci beaucoup
E, USA - February 2012
Many thanks for a very memorable experience. We had a wonderful time. The history and culture of the area was most interesting. Neil's knowledge of the area is formidable. We especially appreciated the competence of all the crew -friendly, efficient and professional. We wish we could stay longer, but we will have fond memories. Merci !
M and D, USA - October 2011
Thank you for an idyllic trip. It fulfilled and exceeded our expectations. The scenery, the pampering, food, wine, the peace and quiet, the good company. A very different experience for us. What a wonderful crew you are. Best of luck to you all
M.L and D.S, USA - September 2011
This week has been paradise. What a perfect week to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Your caring attention to every detail is amazing. You anticipate needs I never knew I had. We thank you for making our week a magical experience. Warm good wishes to you all
M and J.S, USA - September 2011
I didn't quite know what to expect but everything has exceeded my expectations -such a relaxing week with a caring, delightful crew, food of the Gods and fascinating visits. I truly felt as if I was part of the family. A big 'Merci' to all
L.B, UK - August 2011
Thank you for such a fantastic week.
The food was superb, the tours fabulous
And the crew just wonderful.
Great time for us to relax and enjoy a small part of France.
Our best wishes to all the crew for the future
M and S.M, Australia - August 2011
Thank you for introducing us to Burgundy, we have so appreciated all that the Luciole gave us and the opportunity to enjoy this fabulous part of France
R and T.G-G, New Zealand - July 2011
I couldn't have wished for a better cruise or crew! Merci beaucoup for the fun, food and friendship
L and P, USA - July 2011
All the Crew on the Luciole
Thank you all so much for your good care of us, your safe, clean, enjoyable companionship and for overall making our time with you so memorable. We have appreciated every contribution from each of you
B and J.H, UK - July 2011
What a wonderful trip!
Everyone was so helpful and caring,
We had lots of fun and would recommend
this trip to all our friends
E.R, USA - July 2011
The week on the Luciole was just as great as
on the Palinurus in 1982. I have been pampered
and privileged to be a guest. Thank you to Neil
and the crew. This sort of trip can never be
forgotten and will be in my heart forever
J.L, Australia - July 2011
A beautiful way to see Burgundy, the barge was very comfortable and the food
outstanding. We drank some of the finest wines of France while our lovely crew pampered to our daily needs. The tours were very informative led by our humorous guide Neil. This trip was the best, we will be back!!
G.G and P.F, USA - July 2011
To the Entire Crew of the Luciole
You are all exceptional and talented, we had a marvellous
time, great experience and thoroughly enjoyable vacation
R.K, USA - June 2011
To all on the Luciole
Thank you very much for the wonderful week
of sightseeing, dining, relaxing, and learning
about this beautiful area of France
You have been gracious and welcoming.
We will look back on this week with fond
thoughts of you all and will highly recommend you to
friends and family
P.J, USA - June 2011
Dear All
What a fun week! I can't imagine anything you didn't show us,
cook us, tell us. It was wonderful!!
I will keep these memories forever
K.P, USA - June 2011
What a lovely week we have had. One of the best.
The Luciole is rather a splendid barge.
The crew of the Luciole magnificent.
The wonderful food and wines and
Great company! We loved it!
T and D.L UK - June 2011
Thank you for spoiling us this week!
It has been an absolute joy from beginning to end.
We have enjoyed every aspect and it was great meeting the fellow guests.
Many Thanks
Y and B, UK - June 2011
What a fantastic week! Thank you for bringing us into
your floating home from home - I know you call it a
'Hotel' Barge, but this felt like visiting friends or
family in their home. (with a fantastic cook)
I will send my friends your way.
Thanks so much
D.G, USA - June 2011
Captain Neil and Crew
Many thanks for your efforts to make this a perfect vacation. We have enjoyed everything. A most memorable birthday for Paul, but he probably would say his turn at the helm was the best!! Hope we can return some day soon
N and P.C, USA - May 2011
Dear Crew
Actually we think of you as family now. We had no expectations of what this trip would be like but it has surpassed anything we could have imagined. All of you were so delightful, so cheerful and so helpful. You made this trip the most luxurious useful trip we have ever taken. Each one of you made that happen for us.
Thank you. I hope our paths meet again!
R.W, USA - May 2011
Roses are red
Violets are blue
The Luciole rocks
And so does the crew
---Simply brilliant!!
M and H, Australia - May 2011
What a wonderful week, more than we ever imagined.
The entire crew were wonderful and accommodating to all
our needs.
Merci ! merci !! merci !!!
C and K.M USA - May 2011
The food, the wine, the cheese - the company!!
Spring sunshine on the Luciole - Heaven!
Thank you all for a wonderful time!
With our love
C and P, UK - April 2011
A fabulous unforgettable trip with an exceptional crew
B and V.R, USA - April 2011
B and G, UK - October 2012
Ya'll did a wonderful job! The special magic that each crew member brings to the luciole makes this barge THE barge experience of a lifetime! Thank you, Neil, Francisco, Will, Alexandra, Tim and Stuart, chef extrordinaire
K and K, USA - October 2012
Having cruised with the Luciole before, we know that the pleasure increases with repetition! Many thanks to Captain and crew for another wonderful week
M and J, UK - September 2012
Aloha. We have enjoyed your wonderful hospitality, your wonderful cooking, the wine, the cheeses, the eloquent tour guiding...one could go on and on. Thank you so much to this crew of cordial, capable people!
B and G, Hawaii - September 2012
Thank you, thank you, Luciole, her wonderful crew and owners. This has been a FANTASTIC week. You have been gracious beyond measure. what a super honeymoon for us both
G and D, USA - September 2012
What a wonderful week - great companionship, food, excursions, new friends. 'Til next time!
R and E, USA - August 2012
I came hoping for a week of relaxation and restoration and certainly found it along with good company and food and a greater appreciation of French heritage. Thank you so much to everyone on the Luciole
J, Australia - August 2012
Great time, very relaxing, perfect food, wine and service. I would recommend this trip to all my family and friends.
G, USA - August 2012
Thank you so much for making our family trip so wonderful. It was wonderful celebrating our birthdays with all our children and grandchildren. The beautiful weather, the fun canoeing and seeing them all taking off in the balloon were highlights. I must thanks Dan for the superb meals each day and also to the information Neil emparated on each of our excursions. Wonderful memories for all of us
Mary, USA - July 2012
OUr trip could not have been more perfect!! Thank you for the memories
M and J, USA - July 2012
Its all been said – what a great trip. To combine a lovely relaxed atmosphere at the same time as being very efficient in not easy, the crew are all stars. Thank you so much
JG, UK - July 2012
High expectations met and exceeded. thanks fo the whole crew for making this such a memorable week
J and I, USA - June 2012
Warm thanks for a fabulous week of friendship, laughs, food, fun, stories and beautiful Burgundy. The crew of this boat is amazing – warm, gracious, knowledgeable and fun
N, USA - June 2012
Neil and all the Crew of the Luciole Thank you doesn’t seem enough to say what a wonderful journey this has been. Loved every moment, every mouthful of Dan’s beautiful meals and the great wines and cheeses of the regions. Also how lucky we were with a very great compatible group. Memories last forever and through our photos. All of you have a good and happy life. Thank you!!
K and T, Australia - June 2012
My first barge trip ad what an experience. Incredible in every respect – fantastic. Many thanks for making it so enjoyable and best wishes to you all. Formidable!
S, UK - June 2012
Thank you so much for one of the most relaxing and informative vacations I have ever had!
G, USA - June 2012
This is our third wonderful week on Luciole. Each week has been different but all have been very special. Thank you so much for your care, thoughtfulness, professionalism and friendliness.
M and J, UK - May 2012
Thank you for the wonderful care you have all provided: delicious food, informative tours, interesting cheese and wine talks, fabulous help with bicycles, immaculate cabins and a spectacular time.
K, USA - April 2012
Thank you to EVERYONE for making our family vacation on the Luciole such an INCREDIBLE one of a kind trip
B, USA - April 2012
The trip exceeded our expectation and wend beyond our wildest dreams! Thank you to the staff for ALL you did. Merci beaucoup
E, USA - February 2012
Many thanks for a very memorable experience. We had a wonderful time. The history and culture of the area was most interesting. Neil's knowledge of the area is formidable. We especially appreciated the competence of all the crew -friendly, efficient and professional. We wish we could stay longer, but we will have fond memories. Merci !
M and D, USA - October 2011
Thank you for an idyllic trip. It fulfilled and exceeded our expectations. The scenery, the pampering, food, wine, the peace and quiet, the good company. A very different experience for us. What a wonderful crew you are. Best of luck to you all
M.L and D.S, USA - September 2011
This week has been paradise. What a perfect week to celebrate our 50th anniversary. Your caring attention to every detail is amazing. You anticipate needs I never knew I had. We thank you for making our week a magical experience. Warm good wishes to you all
M and J.S, USA - September 2011
I didn't quite know what to expect but everything has exceeded my expectations -such a relaxing week with a caring, delightful crew, food of the Gods and fascinating visits. I truly felt as if I was part of the family. A big 'Merci' to all
L.B, UK - August 2011
Thank you for such a fantastic week.
The food was superb, the tours fabulous
And the crew just wonderful.
Great time for us to relax and enjoy a small part of France.
Our best wishes to all the crew for the future
M and S.M, Australia - August 2011
Thank you for introducing us to Burgundy, we have so appreciated all that the Luciole gave us and the opportunity to enjoy this fabulous part of France
R and T.G-G, New Zealand - July 2011
I couldn't have wished for a better cruise or crew! Merci beaucoup for the fun, food and friendship
L and P, USA - July 2011
All the Crew on the Luciole
Thank you all so much for your good care of us, your safe, clean, enjoyable companionship and for overall making our time with you so memorable. We have appreciated every contribution from each of you
B and J.H, UK - July 2011
What a wonderful trip!
Everyone was so helpful and caring,
We had lots of fun and would recommend
this trip to all our friends
E.R, USA - July 2011
The week on the Luciole was just as great as
on the Palinurus in 1982. I have been pampered
and privileged to be a guest. Thank you to Neil
and the crew. This sort of trip can never be
forgotten and will be in my heart forever
J.L, Australia - July 2011
A beautiful way to see Burgundy, the barge was very comfortable and the food
outstanding. We drank some of the finest wines of France while our lovely crew pampered to our daily needs. The tours were very informative led by our humorous guide Neil. This trip was the best, we will be back!!
G.G and P.F, USA - July 2011
To the Entire Crew of the Luciole
You are all exceptional and talented, we had a marvellous
time, great experience and thoroughly enjoyable vacation
R.K, USA - June 2011
To all on the Luciole
Thank you very much for the wonderful week
of sightseeing, dining, relaxing, and learning
about this beautiful area of France
You have been gracious and welcoming.
We will look back on this week with fond
thoughts of you all and will highly recommend you to
friends and family
P.J, USA - June 2011
Dear All
What a fun week! I can't imagine anything you didn't show us,
cook us, tell us. It was wonderful!!
I will keep these memories forever
K.P, USA - June 2011
What a lovely week we have had. One of the best.
The Luciole is rather a splendid barge.
The crew of the Luciole magnificent.
The wonderful food and wines and
Great company! We loved it!
T and D.L UK - June 2011
Thank you for spoiling us this week!
It has been an absolute joy from beginning to end.
We have enjoyed every aspect and it was great meeting the fellow guests.
Many Thanks
Y and B, UK - June 2011
What a fantastic week! Thank you for bringing us into
your floating home from home - I know you call it a
'Hotel' Barge, but this felt like visiting friends or
family in their home. (with a fantastic cook)
I will send my friends your way.
Thanks so much
D.G, USA - June 2011
Captain Neil and Crew
Many thanks for your efforts to make this a perfect vacation. We have enjoyed everything. A most memorable birthday for Paul, but he probably would say his turn at the helm was the best!! Hope we can return some day soon
N and P.C, USA - May 2011
Dear Crew
Actually we think of you as family now. We had no expectations of what this trip would be like but it has surpassed anything we could have imagined. All of you were so delightful, so cheerful and so helpful. You made this trip the most luxurious useful trip we have ever taken. Each one of you made that happen for us.
Thank you. I hope our paths meet again!
R.W, USA - May 2011
Roses are red
Violets are blue
The Luciole rocks
And so does the crew
---Simply brilliant!!
M and H, Australia - May 2011
What a wonderful week, more than we ever imagined.
The entire crew were wonderful and accommodating to all
our needs.
Merci ! merci !! merci !!!
C and K.M USA - May 2011
The food, the wine, the cheese - the company!!
Spring sunshine on the Luciole - Heaven!
Thank you all for a wonderful time!
With our love
C and P, UK - April 2011
A fabulous unforgettable trip with an exceptional crew
B and V.R, USA - April 2011
An interesting French fact.......
The blue white and red stripes, of equal width, run vertically, with the red on the right-hand side, the blue to the flag pole. The blue and red are traditional colours of Paris, seen on the city's coat of arms. the use of the Tricolore can be traced back to the 14th Century, when Louis IX met Pope Innocent IV at Cluny, but the flag was fully adpoted during the FrenchRevolution in 179.
French national anthem is called the Marseillaise and was composed and written by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle.......
He was a French Army officer, during the French Revolution on the 24 April 1792, in the town of Strasbourg. The anthem was originally titled “Chant de guerre de l’armée du Rhin” (“War Song of the Army of the Rhine”) A year later in 1793, he was imprisoned as a Royalist but managed to escape the guillotine. He died a poor man at the age of 76 years, in June 1836 and his ashes were held in the cemetary in Choisy-le-Roi. During World War II, his ashes were moved to Les Invalides, in Paris.
A fun morning on barge Luciole when the horses use the Luciole forward deck to cross to the greener pastures on the other side of the lock!
The Luciole has a good selection of bikes on board of varying sizes, the saddles of which can easily be adjusted to suit. Alongside the Nivernais Canal, the old tow path has a smooth surface which is perfect for a cycle ride, stroll or energetic jog