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Food and wine enthusiasts are sure to find themselves in paradise when visiting Burgundy! This region of France is renowned as the home of fine wine and classic cuisine.
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Dijon was home to the Dukes of Burgundy and has inherited a wealth of architecture, fine paintings and objets d’art form their time as the most powerful family in Western Europe.
Wine estates are everywhere, so take a break from cruising on canals and sample some of the famous names as Pommard, Nuits St George and Chagny.
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Cruise Highlights |
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• Wine tastings at world-famous
vineyards
• Beautiful cruising on the Rivers
Saône and Seille - perfect for
nature lovers and fishermen
• Distinctive Burgundian
architecture, old-world
charm and quaint villages
of character |
Rediscover the natural beauty
of unspoilt countryside while
attractive towns and villages
with their spectacular glazed
roof tiles are rich reminders of
the region’s ancestral heritage.
From ancient market towns and
lively farmers’ markets to historic
towns resplendent with fantastic
architecture, fine paintings and
objects d’art, there’s much to
see and do.
And of course, for food and
wine enthusiasts Burgundy is a
heaven-sent holiday destination.
Follow the waterways alongside
neatly planted premier cru vineyards and through historic
villages that lend their names
to some of the world’s most
famous wines. Take time to visit
Mâcon, Chassagne-Montrachet
and Pommard to sample fine
wines in their place of origin
and enjoy delicious cuisine at
sumptuous restaurants and
simple bistros alike.
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Crown Blue Burgundy Fleet
Click vessel below for more details |
| Sleeping 8+ Passengers |
- Classique
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Classique S
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Grand Classique
- Nautilia
- Salsa
- Cassandra
- Challenger |
| Sleeping 6+ Passengers |
- Ariane
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Calypso
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Crusader
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Orion
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Royal Classique
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Atlantic |
| Sleeping 4+ Passengers |
- Asteria
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Clipper
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Countess
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Tamaris
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Tango |
| Sleeping 2+ Passengers |
- Capri
- Cirrus
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Consort
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Sheba |
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Suggested Cruises
Please see map above - routes shown by colour |
The Medieval Markets Cruise
St. Jean-de-Losne - Louhans -
St. Jean-de-Losne |
| Cruise the Rivers Saône and Seille on this
tranquil and historic cruise to Louhans
the capital of the Bresse region. En route
visit Seurre and Tournus before arriving
in medieval Louhans where houses on
the Grand Rue have stone facades and
15th century timber surrounds and the
Church of St Pierre with its magnificent
spire and richly decorated roof is a
welcoming sight |
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2 Weeks
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Return Trip
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293 kms
- 14 Locks
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38 hours
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The Napoleon Cruise
Fontenoy-le-Château - St. Jean-de-Losne
or vice versa |
| A gentle cruise along the River Saône
to St. Jean-de-Losne in the heart of
Burgundy. Notable villages worth
visiting en route include Jussy, Port-
Sur-Saône and Gray before reaching the
historic city of Auxonne. Beaune - the
wine growing centre of Burgundy is
within easy reach of St. Jean-de-Losne. |
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1 Week
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One Way
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160 kms
- 33 Locks
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32 hours
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The Gastronomy Cruise
St. Jean-de-Losne - Chagny - Branges
or vice versa |
| From bustling St. Jean-de-Losne in
the heart of Burgundy, cruise the
clear waters of the Saône stopping at
the many attractive towns with their
distinctive multi-coloured glazed roofs.
Chagny is home to the Michelin starred
Lameloise restaurant and at the heart of
Côte de Beaune wine-making. Branges,
on the banks of the pretty River Seille, is
popular with nature lovers and anglers. |
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1 Week
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One Way
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159 kms
- 28 Locks
- 33 hours
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