CRUISE MAP
Classic Burgundy Cruise -
Dijon to St. Léger sur Dheune
Sunday, Day 1 - Paris to Dijon
Guests are met at their hotel in Paris and transferred to the barge at Dijon's Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, experience your first dinner on board.
Monday, Day 2 - Dijon to Longecourt
This
morning enjoy your first cruise on the canal. Once moored
in
Longecourt visit the Château de Longecourt
which has been owned by the same family since 1631. It
has been beautifully decorated through the centuries and
is rich in history. Some 'graffiti' can be found in the
stables, left behind by the American pilots who stayed
there during World War II. If the count is in residence,
he will give you a personal tour of his property. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Longecourt to St Jean de Losne
After
breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon including a
visit to the
market, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and
the Ducal Palace. There will be some free time for shopping
or perhaps, to sit in one of the numerous pavement cafés
and simply just watch the world pass by. Return to the
boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise to St Jean de Losne,
the barging capital of France. Take some time this evening
or early tomorrow to stroll around the port and see the
many working and pleasure barges. Diner on board.
Wednesday,
Day 4 - St Jean de Losne to Chalon sur Saône
Continue
to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône
downstream to Seurre. Today, lunch is taken at Loiseau
des Vignes. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital
of the wine region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous
Hôtel-Dieu, Hospices de Beaune and a wine tasting.
Later, your guide takes you on a walking tour of the pedestrian
area in Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the Burgundian
style river towns. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 - Chalon sur Saone to Rully
The
barge cruises leaves the River Saône by clearing
the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Back in the canal
environment you may disembark the barge at a lock, bicycle
alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge.
After lunch, visit the Château de Germolles, the
only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Tonight
it is back to a countryside mooring in Rully. Dinner on board.
Friday,
Day 6 - Rully to St Léger sur Dheune
A
leisurely cruise to St Léger, another quaint
village along the Canal du Centre which is our final destination.
Your guide takes you to the stunning 11th century Château
de Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, for a tour of the
magnificent buildings, surrounded by their own vines, followed
by a wine tasting in their cellar. Meanwhile the chef is
busy preparing your Farewell Gala Dinner on board.
Saturday, Day 7 - St Leger sur Dheune to Paris
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Paris.
On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
Classic Burgundy Cruise
- Dijon to Escommes
Sunday, Day
1 - Paris to Dijon
You are met at your hotel in Paris and transferred to
the barge. A champagne reception welcomes you on board the
barge moored at Dijon's Port du Canal for your cruise through
Burgundy, and gives you a chance to meet the crew. A delicious
dinner is served later that evening.
Monday, Day 2 - Dijon to Fleurey sur Ouche
Leaving
Dijon, the canal follows the river Ouche where small-unspoiled
villages and green, forested hills provide
exceptional views from the deck. Spend the morning walking,
or perhaps cycling along the tow path. This afternoon's
excursion is a dégustation in Vougeot and a visit
to "Clos de Vougeot", a medieval château
and the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose
special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte
d'Or vintages. The barge moors for the night in the small
village of Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 - Fleurey sur Ouche to Gissey sur Ouche
After
a wonderful French style breakfast, your guide takes
you on a walking
tour of Dijon including a visit to the
Ducal Palace, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop.
Enjoy some free time for shopping at the many wonderful
shops in town, or perhaps just sit in one of the numerous
pavement cafés and simply watch the world go by.
Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon's cruise
to the charming village of Gissey. This is a truly stunning
part of the canal so sit back and watch the ever changing
scenery glide by. Dinner on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 - Gissey sur Ouche to La Bussiere sur Ouche
Mid-morning,
disembark the boat for a visit to L’Abbaye
de la Bussiere, which was built in the 12th century under
the guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. Enjoy
a tour of the grounds and have lunch in the one Michelin
star restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the 15th century
Château de Savigny-lès-Baune set in its own
vineyard and housing a huge collection of antique motorbikes,
cars and planes. Dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 - La Bussiere sur Ouche to Pont d'Ouche
Relax
with a morning cruise through the rolling hills of the
Ouche
Valley to Pont d'Ouche. After lunch visit
Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy and the
famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospices de Beaune. There is free
time for shopping or strolling through the cobbled streets
of this lovely town. Sample some of the local wines before
returning to the barge. Dinner on board.
Friday,
Day 6 - Pont d’Ouche to Escommes
Our
final cruise of the week takes us to the countryside
mooring of Escommes,
then after lunch visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
This medieval village with its commanding views over the
plains is a wonderful place for a visit. Both the village
and the château have a long and interesting history.
This is followed by a tour of the surrounding countryside.
Meanwhile the chef is preparing your farewell Gala Dinner
on board.
Saturday, Day 7 - Escommes to Paris
After breakfast disembark and transfer back to Paris.
On alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
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