| DEPARTURE
DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
- 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| May
- 06, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| June
- 03, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| July
- 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| August
- 05, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| September
- 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| October
- 07, 14, 21 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
March
departure dates are available for Charter
Groups only
|
Price includes:
Transfers between Paris and the barge, a luxury 6 night
cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on
board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large
range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all
wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and
admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services
of 6 crew and use of barge facilities, which includes
bicycles, DVD player, a PC with internet access and
a heated swimming pool.
CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit
the Château de Longecourt, owned
by the same family since 1631
- Shop at a traditional
Dijon market and taste freshly made local mustard
- Explore the barge port at St Jean de Losne
- Tasting
at Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
- Tour
Château
de Germolles, residence of the Dukes of Burgundy
CUISINE ABOARD
- Regional Specialities
Dijon Mustard encrusted Veal Fillet, Dill and Crab Cakes with a Campari
Sorbet, Fillet d Boeuf et Foie Gras En Croute
- Wine Cellar
Chablis, Vosne Romanée, Domaine Laroche, Nuit
St-Georges, Epineuil
- Cheese Board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte, Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin
ITINERARY - Dijon to St. Leger sur Dheune
Sunday, Day 1 Paris to Dijon
For charter
groups, guests are met at their hotel in Paris and
transferred to Paris Gare de Lyon for
the 1st Class TGV train journey to Dijon station, where
you are met by the crew, who transfer you 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.
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.
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.
Thursday,
Day 5 Chalon sur Saône 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.
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 Léger sur Dheune to Paris
After
breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to local
station for your included TGV train back to Paris
Gare de Lyon.
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, if you are a charter group. For cabin
bookings you are met at Paris Gare de Lyon 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is in the reverse direction.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. |
