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The Fleur de Lys - Luxury European Barge Cruise in France

Sample Menu

Sunday

Amuse-bouches
Foie Gras on Pain d Piece

Entree
Roast Sweetcorn Soup with Lobster and Spiced Butter

Main
Crispy Skinned Sea Bass Fillet on Pea and Mint Puree with a Truffle Beurre Blanc and Watercress Salad
Dessert
Sticky Date Pudding with Whisky Toffee Sauce and Cream  Fraiche

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Monday

Buffet Lunch
Moule Mariniere
Shrimp and Celeriac Remoulade
Watercress, Frisse, Fennel and Orange Salad
Grilled Vegetable, Artichoke and Ricotta Tart with Fruit Chutney
Insalata Caprese – Mozz, Basil, Tomato, Spanish Onion Vinaigrette

Amuse-bouches
Wholemeal Pancakes topped with Duck and Red Pepper Chutney

Entree
Tempura Zuchini Flowers stuffed with Chevre, Honey and Thyme with Beetroot Relish

Main
Chicken breast stuffed with Morel Mushrooms wrapped in Jambon Cru with Asparagus tips, Pesto Quinoa and a light Chicken Jus.

Dessert
Raspberry Brioche with a White Chocolate Sauce

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Tuesday

Buffet Lunch
Honey Cured Pork Fillet Mignon Studded with Clove and a Orange and Garlic Glaze
Smoked Salmon and Camenbert  Quiche
Potato and Egg Salad with Tarragon and Sundried Tomato
Baby Spinach, Parmesan and Crouton Salad
Melon and Proscuitto

Amuse-bouches
Beetroot and Walnut Pate on Wholemeal Crostini

Entree
Caramelized Onion of Auxonne ,St. Agur and Pear Tart
Main
Rosemary and Garlic marinated Lamb Loin, Herbed Cous cous, Steamed Broccoli and Red Current, Red Wine Jus

Dessert
Peach Tartin with a Vanilla and Pecan Ice Cream 

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Wednesday

Amuse-bouches
French Sausage and Comte En Croute
Entree
Quail marinated in Citrus and Genepi on Creamy Polenta

Main
Chef’s Signature Dish - Twice cooked Pork Belly, Asian style Salad with Chilli Caramel Dressing and Basmati Rice

Dessert
Lime and Rhubarb Poussette with an Almond Tuilles

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 Thursday

Buffet Lunch
Oven baked Salmon Fillet with a Dill Hollandaise
Spinach, tomato and  Chevre Quiche
Mesclun and Boccocini Salad
Chickpea, peppers,  and Feta Salad
Green Bean and Tomato Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Amuse-bouches
Quail Egg and Caviar Tartlet

Entree

Spicy Capsicum Soup

Main
Fillet d Boeuf et Foie Gras En Croute, Feta and Rosemary Potato Smash, Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Wilted Spinach

Dessert
White and Dark Chocolate Mousse with Strawberry and Mint Salsa 

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Friday

Buffet Lunch
Dijon Mustard encrusted Veal Fillet
Savoyard Tart
Cous Cous Salad
Roast Root Vegetables with Feta and Toasted Seeds
Rocket Bleu Cheese and Pear Salad 
  
Amuse-bouches
Thai Sweetcorn and Coriander Fritters with Chutney

Entree

Dill and Crab Cakes with a Campari Sorbet

Main

Confit de Canard with a Cherry Glace, Celeriac and Potato Gratin and Grilled Courgettes

Dessert

French Lemon Tart with a Raspberry Coulis and Fromage Blanc

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Routes & Itineraries

Routes & Itineraries

Cruise around Dijon, and the Canal de Bourgogne and River Saone. More »
Journeys in Europe

Journeys in Europe

Fleur de Lys is just one of the diverse luxury experiences available from Orient-Express.  More »
Accommodation

Accommodation

Fleur de Lys sleeps 6 and boasts a stately lounge with large windows that panoramically frame the passing countryside. More »
Fine Dining Afloat

Fine Dining Afloat

The table d’hôte menus onboard include many regional specialties and fine wines.  More »