Take a 6-night luxury barge cruise down the canals of the French Burgundy region for just $3467 (AUD3360) per person, twin share. This offer from French Travel Connection will save 30% off what you would normally pay.

This premium cruise includes:

• Six nights' accommodation on Hirondelle
• Return private car transfers from Gare de Lyon station to the departure point
• All meals
• Table wines and alcoholic beverages
• Land excursions and admittance fees to various attractions

The barge will set sail from Rogny les Sept Ecluses where you’ll be greeted with a champagne reception. As you cruise down the region’s waterways you’ll take in romantic sceneries of the Burgundy region including the thousand-year old Chateau de Saint-Fargeau, the beautiful vineyards of Sancerre, the Romanesque art region of La Charité-sur-Loire and many more.

You’ll also partake in a variety of land excursions including wine tasting in the charming town of Chavignol, a visit to a local cheese producer in Menetreol and a tour of a faience factory in Gien.

Valid for departure on Sundays from April 7 to May 26 and October 6-20, 2013.

Book by December 31.

About the barge: Hirondelle will only take eight passengers, making this cruise a cosy and intimate experience. Your surroundings can be viewed from the barge’s sundeck or from the large windows that sit just above the water line.  The barge features four ensuite staterooms, all air-conditioned.