THE BRIGHTEST STAR: THREE-MICHELIN- STARRED OFFERING On the last day of the cruise, guests will visit Lyon, the final dinner will take place at Restaurant Paul BocuseВ where items including Black Truffle Soup вЂ“ created for French President Valaery Giscard dвЂ™Estaing in 1975 вЂ“ are highlights of the menu. Guests can enjoy key dishes including Rosette of Lobster and Fresh Palm Nut Salad or Egg Parfait with White Alba Truffles and Puy Green Lentils. Situated just outside of Auxerre on the River Yonne, Jean- Michel LorianвЂ™s La CГґte Saint-JacquesВ conjures up beautifully colourful dishes which surprise in their exquisite simplicity. MAKE A WISH: THE TWO-MICHELIN-STARRED OFFERING Located in the centre of Tournus, Executive Chef, Jean-Michel took over from his father in the kitchen in 2005 and has developed an instinctive cuisine, using inherited techniques and adding his own flair with award winning levels of creativity and personality. Hay-Smoked pigeon is one of the unexpected dishes on offer at Aux TerrassesВ from Michelin-starred Chef Jean-Michel Carrette. A true food lover, the Chef Christophe BocquillonвЂ™s sole aim is вЂtruth on a plateвЂ™ offering authentic, seasonal and locally-sourced cuisine. Located in Beaune, Le Jardin des RempartВ offers a charming stopover in the heart of CГґte dвЂ™Or. SHINE BRIGHT: THE ONE-MICHELIN-STARRED OFFERING

The cruise departs on 9th August 2020 aboard Belmond NapolГ©on and sees guests experience six different Michelin-starred restaurants throughout the week ranging from one Michelin-starred to those that have been awarded the highest accolade of three. Cruising through Burgundy and Beaujolais, from St-Jean-de-Losne to Lyon, guests are invited to dine at a different Michelin- starred restaurant each day вЂ“ experiencing a total of 12 stars. New additions to the fleet, Belmond Lilas and Belmond Pivoine will take you on a culinary and enological journey through the Burgundy and Champagne respectively.BELMOND AFLOAT IN FRANCE LAUNCHES вЂњEPICUREAN BURGUNDY: A 12 STAR CRUISEвЂќД«elmond announces its most decadent cruise to date with the launch of its new вЂњEpicurean Burgundy: A 12-star cruiseвЂќ itinerary aboard luxury вЂAfloat in FranceвЂ™ barge. Belmond Hirondelle explores vintage vineyards and quaint villages from Dole to Saint-LГ©ger.

Guests can sip wine on deck beneath a canopy of stars enjoying the scenery of the Provence. The Belmond Napoleon, the largest in the fleet can accommodate 12 passengers as it cruises along the majestic RhГґne. Visit Burgundy with the cozy Belmond Alouette that glides along the Grand Canal du Midi or onboard the slightly larger Belmond Amaryllis as it navigates along vineyards and villages along the Canal de Bourgogne and the Saone River.В The Belmond Fleur de Lys, the largest of the fleet, with its heated swimming pool and spacious interiors will take you along the Canal de Bourgogne to the Ouche Valley. Each of the barges in the fleet offer a heightened sense of luxury with spacious cabins with en-suite bathrooms, state-of-the-art technology and BelmondвЂ™s renowned hospitality. Take your pick from the seven itineraries each with a dedicated boat and serenely explore FranceвЂ™s waterways. Guests need only enjoy the ride as the boatвЂ™s chef prepares regional cuisine with seasonal ingredients and local wines and cheeses.В Tailor-made excursions from truffle hunting, to go-karting to hot air ballooning can be arranged to make the most of this trip. Belmond takes hospitality to new heights with their river cruises along FranceвЂ™s picturesque riverbanks.

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