Your floating hotel is furnished with every modern comfort. The finest gourmet cuisine is prepared by your on-board master chef, complemented by a wide array of fine regional wines and an open bar, and of course, the experienced and knowledgeable crew are there to attend to your slightest need. The Bonne Humeur is pleased to offer our suggested golf charter itinerary. Each of the golf courses has been chosen for its location (traveling time from the barge has been kept to the shortest possible) as well as the quality of the course itself.
All of the courses have been played by previous guests who reported favorably on their quality, variety and condition. Each season we personally visit all of the courses again before the start of the cruise season to ensure they still meet the expected standards and to check any specific arrangements. Non-golfing partners of golfing guests need not worry about having nothing to do as we have researched specific additional excursions and visits which are completely compatible with a golf charter.
Each day we will organize tee-times for either the morning or afternoon leaving us free to cruise for the other half of the day. Guests will be delivered to and collected from each course by private mini-bus with a member of our crew to help them through the registration process at each course and ensure a trouble-free start to their game. The courses have been selected to provide a suitable challenge for experienced golfers. Some courses have facilities for less experienced players and we will happily inquire about course suitability for specific groups. Handicap certificates are not usually required to play in France although it is a good idea to carry them if possible.
Rented equipment is not at all reliable in France and often unavailable or very limited so we strongly advise guests to bring their own clubs. There is room onboard Bonne Humeur and we can easily carry them in the mini-bus. Below is a sample golf itinerary that includes recommended golf courses with traveling time by road shown in parentheses. We include alternative, non-golfing visits that are available close to the courses each day.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Sunday: At 1.30 pm we collect you from your Paris hotel or pick-up point and transfer you to the barge for a champagne welcome and an early evening cruise.
Day 2, Monday: Today, we recommend golf at Les Bordes (50 minutes travel time). Non-golfers' excursion can be to the City of Orleans or Chateau Sully. Tonight we moor at Amilly or Montargis.
Day 3, Tuesday: Today we recommend a golf outing to Fontainebleau (50 minutes travel time). Non-golfers' excursion can be the the Palace of Fontainebleau. Tonight we moor at Montbouy.
Day 4, Wednesday: For today's golf excursion, we recommend Domaine de Vaugouard (30 minutes travel time). Non golfers may be interested in a walking tour of Montargis, nearby. Tonight's mooring is at Chatillon-Coligny.
Day 5, Thursday: The course at Roncemay (50 minutes travel time) in on today's agenda. Non golfers will be able to enjoy a visit to Chateau de St. Fargeau or a walking tour of Auxerre - both are nearby. The mooring this evening is at Rogny les Sept Ecluses.
Day 6, Friday: Our final golf excursion takes us to Sancerrois (35 minutes travel time). Non-golfers can visit nearby Sancerre for a tour of a vineyard, and the village of Sancerre, with an opportunity for wine-tasting. Tonight we moor at Chatillon-sur-Loire.
Day 7, Saturday: After breakfast we take you back to Paris.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Open bar
- Free wines
- Gourmet cuisine
- Entry fees to excursions
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