Cuisine : Food & Drink
Savoir Vivre explains their unique dining format
We say we are unique but you might be asking how. It all comes down to the dining, ship, and itinerary choices.
What makes us unique?
A big part of the experience of Frances is it’s food. Rather than eating aboard every evening like most barge hotels, we instead visit authentic local restaurants each evening. This gives our cruises a more authentic, varied and ever-so-slightly adventurous twist which our guests adore. Detailed descriptions of a selection of our restaurants are shown below. Our cruises are all-inclusive including all restaurants.
Breakfast
Breakfasts are enjoyed in a traditional French manner, casual and relaxed. Often, we will already be underway when you rise and enjoy a continental breakfast as we glide through the calm waters. A fresh coffee or orange juice on the foredeck on a balmy morning is really 'up there' in terms of a relaxed and pleasant start to the day.
Lunch
Lunches are freshly prepared and provided by private chef who meets us along our route. We take advantage of the fact that, while we are a ship, we are not at sea. Our guests love this high-quality, personal style of lunch. It perfectly complements the setting with uncompromising quality.
Evening Restaurant Dining
In the evening, instead of dining on Savoir Vivre, we explore some of the authentic french restaurants along our route. Our lovingly chosen restaurants offer excellent quality and a variety of dining experiences. These experiences and the ambiance of individual restaurants are simply not available when dining on board with food prepared by the same chef every evening. Our restaurants have been thoughtfully selected to give you a feel for the sheer variety of french dining experiences - they range from a humble auberge to the outstanding and opulent Abbaye de la Bussière.
This unique aspect of how we operate means that we offer industry-leading value AND a richer and more memorable cruising experience. This is the 'Savoir Vivre' way to cruise and we invite you to join us in our, very modest, luxury revolution.
Dinners ashore will be included in the charter fee. We have a list of restaurants selected as a guide, but due to a variety of circumstances, it could be different for your designated week.
Dinner Restaurant Guides
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