11 Night Cruise sailing from Bruges to Paris aboard La Nouvelle Etoile.

Building on a tradition, La Nouvelle Etoile has revolutionized standards of excellence in barging with unprecedented levels of luxury and sophisticated technology. An elevator whisks you from Suite level to Salon level, where you will feel welcomed as you enter the Salon with its warm well-appointed teak interior and elegant furnishings. Choose from several elegant settings. Settle into the intimate conversation area for cocktails with companions or pull up the most comfortable barstool imaginable if you prefer being perched high for sightseeing through the large picture windows. Throughout, you are bathed with uplifting natural daylight and views of the surrounding scenery. At night, subtle interior lighting facilitates views of lights dancing across the water.

Your every need and wish have been anticipated. Meticulous attention to detail is evident throughout - from the selection of the linens to the fresh flowers and fruit in each suite.

La Nouvelle Etoile is designed for the ultimate in comfort and convenience and offers the following features and amenities.Built on one of the largest hulls afloat that can navigate the small canals, La Nouvelle Etoile offers a fitness center, Jacuzzi hot tub, elevator, internet access, independently controlled air conditioning in each suite and self-service laundry. Gourmet meals are served on beautiful china, silver and fine crystal in our spacious dining room. You can sunbathe on the ample sun deck with retractable electric canopy or ride a bike along the towpaths or in ports of call.

Bruges to Paris - 12 days
During a fascinating two weeks, cruise the inland waterways from Bruges to Paris via canals, rivers, locks and tunnels, climbing over the Vermandois Hills of Picardie. Stroll the towpath. Visit masters of art like Monet and van Gogh. Learn war history at Peronne's War Museum and the site of WWI's armistice signing in Compiegne.

-Embark to a champagne welcome and a canal boat tourof Bruges. Visit Ghent and the van Eck painting, "The Mystic Lamb."

-Discover the site of Napoleon's battle at Waterloo.

-Visit a great Gothic cathedral in Amiens, and Peronne's War Museum in the Somme Valley. Visit the train where the WWI armistice was signed in Compiegne.

-Stroll the town of Auvers sur Oise where van Gogh lived and painted many important works. Tour Giverny, home and gardens of Claude Monet which will be at peak bloom.

-Visit Malmaison, home of Napoleon. Cruise into Paris on the floodlit Seine past the Eiffel Tower, Grand Palais and Notre Dame.