Comments and remarks from guests

Thank you so much for giving extra extraordinary glimpse into another side of France. Everything we saw from the barge was so peaceful and beautiful. See you again soon.

A week of extraordinary beauty, expertise, conviviality, delights and excursions deep into French history, culture and deliciousness. The atmosphere created by the four of you has seeped into my sole permanently.

We had a wonderful week! Dawn thank you for so many wonderful delicious memorable meals. We feel so fortunate to be the beneficiaries of your talents. Jason, your knowledge and with from everything from wine to history made the trip one of a kind and so enjoyable. All the crew made us feel like royalty. We will return!

Truly a one of a kind and magnificent vacation, Dawn you are the best, we loved every meal, Jason, well such knowledge, amazing tours and your answered every single question passed you, even though it didn't pertain to whatever we were doing ha ha. Luther and Sarah were such a great crew and sooo attentive and the wine and champagne were truly phenomenal. A magical time, 5 stars all round...

We have always loved France. But now we love it even more, thanks to the crew of the Saroche, all of whom have made our vacation here extra special. History, lovely countryside, great meals and wine, outstanding service. May we have the privilege of barging with you again, we would be most fortunate!

It was beyond my expectations. Everyone was an expert at their position. But I have to give 5 stars to Dawn. Such food, visually, wonderful, great combination of textures and flavours. Outstanding. I will willingly recommend this experience to all.

We did not want to leave. Exceptional food, wine, conversation and fun. Thank you for the wonderful experience.

We heard about this wonderful adventure through our dear friends. We could not have imagined just what was in store for us. From the moment we boarded to every detail being taken care of...., it far exceeded our expectations. Jason, we truly enjoy the historical tours, all the information you provided, made it fun, while learning. Dawns cooking, presentation and thoughtfulness about diet restrictions, can only be surmised as absolutely fabulous. Sara and Luther made our trip so pleasant, always being concerned with our comfort. Definitely a trip to remember and look forward to returning.

Our fifth time with Jason and Dawn, we could not have imagined a more perfect week. We always feel like we are visiting old friends, this is one of the most amazing vacations possible.

Our 3rd visit with Jason and Dawn has been the best yet. A wonderful week on Saroche. See you next year for our 4th time aboard Saroche....

Wow! what to say! Fine food, wines and company. A "once in a lifetime adventure" were looking to partake in again!

Wow another fabulous time again on this barge, beautiful rooms, wonderful food, excellent staff. Continue living your dream so we can return for the third time! see you in 2020, if not before.

One of the best barge trips or more likely, THE best barge trip we've ever been on and we have been on quite a few, NINE! The tours the food, the accommodation and most of all, the kind hospitality shown to us by all the crew was A-1, top notch-perfect. Thank you for providing a wonderful atmosphere for our dear friends to enjoy many laughs, good fellowship and many fond memories created, see you next year!

What a fantastic six days we have had here on the Saroche, slowly meandering down the Marne! Everything has been perfect from the hospitality to the excursions and the food was divine . George and I have had the time of our lives and look forward to returning some day in the not too distant future!

What an amazing trip and experience! No detail left untouched. The hospitality was warm and sincere in every aspect. Dawn's cooking was amazing, and Jason as a captain and tour guide was tremendous. I had very high expectations and you managed to exceed them! We are spoiled - we will only be able to sail on the Saroche. See you again soon.

Another wonderful barge trip filled with attention to every detail! Great food, wine and Champagne and new experiences.

Everything was perfect! We wouldn't have changed a thing, so much so, we are already making arrangements to return next year! See you again soon!

What a wonderful unforgettable week on your barge! It was idyllic and so special! Food was fantastic, weather too, wonderful wines and explanations.

Thank you so much for a spectacular week. You all took marvellous care of us. Fed us food that we could not have imagined and wine that we had only dreamed of. Jason the towns were just terrific, so much history, knowledge and, most importantly, enthusiasm. Dawn, every meal was a wonderful adventure and better than the last.

Another memorable week on the Saroche. Thank you for the countless thoughtful acts and caring attention to detail. We look forward to our next cruise on board the Saroche.

We had the best week on our Burgundy trip! It was beautiful, relaxing and delicious. The combination scenery, food, wine, art, adventure and history was just right. What a wonderful way to celebrate a 40th wedding anniversary. We hope to return for the Champagne tour.

Thank you to Dawns kindness and culinary expertise, Jason knowledge and charm of delivery and to the rest of the crew you were the best.

Thank you for our joyful cruise, through Burgundy, your loving care. Fabulous cuisine, education of and about this wonderful region...homelike hospitality, which means everything to us on our journey. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

We will be back!

Thanks to all of you for such a splendid week! We can not wait to return to experience the Champagne region.

What a beautiful experience, you are so generous, we would do it again and again and again...

This was truly a trip of a lifetime for Gary and I. You have a wonderful home and home town. The meals, were a 10 plus Dawn. Perfect portions and the selections were delicious. Your enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of wine, history, Jason made all our excursions a pleasurable learning experience. You all made us feel so comfortable and "at home" away from our home. We can not wait to share our memories with our friends and family.

Words can never truly express what a special time we had with all of you on the Saroche celebrating 30 years of marriage. A dream come true to be on the barge. We loved our tours, the wine, the history, the wine, the food (fabulous Dawn), the wine, the countryside, the wine, our joking around, the wine, oh did I mention how much we enjoyed learning about and drinking wine? And Champagne! The trip was beyond ALL expectations and made even more perfect by your never ending hospitality, your willingness to please and your sense of humor and smiles. A 5 star Michelin trip, can not wait for a return adventure.

Our fifth visit was at least, five times as good as our first. We will be back!

What a wonderful vacation you gave us! Great food, good laughs, wonderful visits and fantastic wine. Jason, you make the history come alive.

Back again for a great week with Dawn and Jason, we will be back a third time!

Your cooking skills, wine paring, Champagne knowledge and history tours made this a fantastic memorable trip.

Seriously the best ever. Best week of my life, Dawn is the greatest. Incredible thank you for the memories. See you soon for our 4th trip with you both!

Thank you for a fabulous trip through Champagne. Your hostility, cuisine, passion and knowledge of the area were over the top. The Saroche is lovely and the perfect experience for our first barge trip. We will now look forward to our next with you.

Thank you for a second "trip of a lifetime". From Chocolate and Champagne to WW1 and WW11 history, to your onboard restaurant, which should be Michelin starred. As always everything to the highest standard with warmth and friendship.

You are an amazing team, hard working, professional, your kindness and skillfullness was nothing short of inspiring. What a wonderful adventure for us all.

There are times in life when one needs to just let go of the wheel and let the current send you slowly down the river. We were at that point in our lives and the Saroche proved to be the quintessential boat and you each provided the hospitality that let us release ourselves into your care. We look forward to returning for our third time very soon.

This was an unparalleled trip through Burgundy, there is so much to rave about, history, wine and spectacular meals. Yet the highlight is being in your company on the magnificent Saroche.

Thank you for a most memorable experience for my son and I! Your hospitality was outstanding!

Once again... We truly appreciated our time on the canal and your hospitality. Dawn we did not think your food could get any better.... We can not wait until next time, your cooking demonstrations were a real highlight as was your new spacious home, the elegant Saroche.

Wow, what a vacation of a lifetime. Everything from the hospitality to the tours and especially the FOOD was perfect. Everything we could ever have asked for was provided. Our first trip to France was truly seen as " it should be seen" courtesy of the exquisite Saroche and crew.

You made our 1st barge experience amazing! We can't wait to come back. Your dedication to making our days spectacular was greatly appreciated. I just can't rave enough or convey how much we loved this experience.

Once again you have made the greatest vacation ever greater! (and we have been on many barge trips). We are so happy for all you have accomplished. We're looking to our 4th trip with you next year.

A most incredible trip. We have experienced a piece of heaven aboard the Saroche.

This is our 3rd trip with Dawn and Jason and we loved this week as much if not more than our 1st, see you next year!

Thank you the crew of Saroche for your hospitality, it has been the most relaxing holiday. Dawn your meals have been wonderful and thanks to your cooking demonstrations, I look forward to trying some of your recipes at home. Thank you Captain for your safe, amazing driving and outstanding tours.

Totally idyllic holiday aboard the classy Saroche with its lovely, sweet and precious crew in Alisa and John. Owner Dawn, queen of the kitchen and all things gourmet including grand cru wines. Not forgetting our superb captain and tour guide, our day trips were awesome. Thank you for forever memories, we will return.

You all made our stay aboard Saroche. An unforgettable week of delicious memories to be talked about and shared with others for years to come. Thank you for all your caring attention , Dawn your cuisine is outstanding!

What a beautiful, relaxing week cruising down the Burgundy canal. You were the best hosts and hostesses. Fabulous food, too much good wine, lots of laughter and a very, very fun way to celebrate our 70th birthdays.

Please except my heartfelt gratitude for the most amazing seven days and nights. I truly hope we can return to this beautiful countryside and Saroche.