Randle
France, Northern Burgundy
Cruise Along the Canal du Nivernais
Offering a traditional boating ambiance with the romance of a gentlemen’s yacht cruise, Randle is the perfect choice for two couples or a small family looking for a bespoke cruise experience.
Randle is captained by Tim Harrold, a British ex-pat who has welcomed guests since 2008. A classically trained boat-builder, Captain Tim is an expert in all things nautical. He is always looking for innovative ways to introduce French lifestyle, art, culture, cuisine, and wine. Daily excursions include Grottes d’Arcy-sur-Cure to view 28,000 year old Paleolithic cave paintings and visits to local markets and vineyards.
Two skylit cabins offer comfort and charm. The Master cabin features a Queen size bed and en-suite bath with tub/shower, while the Guest cabin has upper and lower Twin beds and en-suite bath with walk-in shower. Public areas include the wheelhouse, which doubles as a dining area; a demonstration kitchen; and a spacious deck with teak steamer chairs.
Longtime Chef Gael Acton-Bond comes in daily to serve hearty breakfasts, delicious lunch buffets, and one dinner. The other five dinners are taken ashore (at guest’s expense) at restaurants personally selected by Captain Tim; venues range from authentic family-owned bistros to Michelin-starred establishments. Tim makes dinner reservations and provides transfers to and from each restaurant, so that taking dinner on shore is stress-free.
Gliding past dramatic cliffs and delightful villages, the Randle’s scenic cruise route is perfect for all levels of two-wheeled adventures, thanks to the selection of touring bicycles and e-bikes carried onboard. Guests also have use of a petite rowboat which is sometimes used to float, as the sun sets, across the canal to their evening restaurant. Romance is indeed all around on the Randle!