| DEPARTURE
DATES - (sundays) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
- 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 |
Value |
Burgundy |
| May
- 06, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| June
- 03, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| July
- 01, 08 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| July
- 15, 22, 29 |
Value |
Burgundy |
| August
- 05, 12, 19 |
Value |
Burgundy |
| August
- 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| September
- 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| October
- 07, 14, 21, 28 |
Value |
Burgundy |
March
departure dates are available for Charter
Groups only
|
MEETING POINT
France - Paris -
Hotel Ampere – Sunday 1.30pm
End of cruise: Transfer back to Hotel Ampere in Paris by about 1pm
| Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine
Aboard |
- Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World
Heritage site
- Wine tasting of Chablis wines at Saint Bris
de Vineaux in the Bersan cellars
- Visit the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain,
location of the film 'Chocolat'
- Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the
most beautiful villages in Burgundy
- Visit to the 18th century Forges de Buffon
- Gastronomic dinner ashore
- Optional Hot Air Ballooning
|
Regional
Specialities
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic, Magret
de Canard, Poulet à L'Estragon
|
|
Wine
Cellar
Chablis, Vosne Romanée,
Domaine Laroche,
Nuit St-Georges, Epineuil
|
|
Cheese
Board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte,
Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin
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ITINERARY
For Tanlay to Venarey les Laumes
Sunday, Day 1 Montbard to Tanlay
Guests are met at
the Montbard TGV station at 18.04 or Hotel Ecu in Montbard
at 18.30 if you have stayed
there pre cruise, and transferred to the barge moored
in Tanlay. A full crew Welcome Aboard with Champagne
and canapés. After time to settle into your
cabin you will enjoy your first dinner aboard and introduction
to Burgundy’s excellent cuisine.
Monday, Day 2 Tanlay to Lezinne
Wake to the aromas
of ground coffee and French patisseries, enjoy a leisurely
breakfast and morning cruise to Lezinne
with the opportunity to cycle or walk into the picturesque
16th Century village of Saint Vinemer. After lunch
we visit the 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau
de Tanlay, nestling serenely within this picturesque
village and also the 18th century Fosse Dionne. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday, Day 3 Lezinne to Ancy le Franc
After breakfast
enjoy a lazy cruise up to Ancy le Franc with plenty
of opportunity to wander or cycle
ahead as the vessel ascends through the locks towards
the beautiful 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens
of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Lunch in a local
auberge and then visit the vineyards and town of Chablis,
dating back to Roman times. We enjoy a private wine
tasting at the Domaine Billaud Simon renowned for its
Premier and Grand Cru wines popularized by Alexis Lichine
in the 1950’s. Dinner aboard.
Wednesday, Day 4 Ancy le Franc to Ravieres
Morning
visit to medieval Noyers sur Serein to admire the local
produce, colours and delights of the wonderful
market, or to wander the town ramparts in this, one
of the most beautiful villages in France. We return
to the barge and enjoy a gentle afternoon cruise past
grazing Charolais cattle to Ravieres followed by a
visit to the 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens
of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 5 Ravieres to Montbard
Morning cruise,
with excellent walking and cycling opportunities, to
Montbard passing the Forges de Buffon.
After lunch, we escort you to the exquisite World Heritage
Unesco site of Abbayé de Fontenay founded by
St Bernard in 1118. Representing a distinctive example
of early Cistercian architecture and virtually intact,
Fontenay allows an exceptional glimpse of early Cistercian
life and industry with its peaceful gardens and ponds
and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium.
Dinner aboard.
Friday, Day 6 Montbard to Venarey les Laumes
Morning
cruise through woodlands and rolling fields, with great
towpath biking and walking opportunities,
past the tiny canalside villages of Nogent, Courcelles
and Les Granges. This afternoon we enjoy a stroll around
the hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, where
the film ‘Chocolat’ was located. On the
way from the summit of Mt Auxois, we look at Alesia,
the last battle site between the Gaulles and Romans
that took place in 52 BC. Also time to enjoy the town
of Semur-en-Auxois. Captain’s Farewell Dinner
aboard.
Saturday, Day 7 Venarey les Laumes to Montbard
After
breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer to Montbard
railway station by 11am.
On alternate weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.
This itinerary is subject to change |
