Sunday – Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris,
Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon
station you are met by the guide and transferred to the barge moored in
Dijon’s Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy and Franche
Comté. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a
chance to meet the crew.
Monday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot and Château de Longecourt
The
barge cruises the Canal de Bourgogne from Dijon towards the River Saône
and moors at Longecourt. In the afternoon visit ‘Clos de Vougeot’, a
medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of
the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to
the finest Côte d’Or vintages. Return to Longecourt for a visit to the
Château.
Tuesday – Visit Dijon. Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
After
breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon, including a visit to the
Ducal Palace, the market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Take lunch
at a bistro in the town centre before returning to the boat for lunch
and the afternoon’s cruise to St Jean de Losn
Wednesday – Cruise to Dole. Visit Dole.
This
morning you leave the Saône River and enter the Canal du Rhone au Rhin.
After lunch, discover the charming town of Dole with a walking tour of
the town, including the magnificent cathedral and la Maison Pasteur,
home of Louis Pasteur.
Thursday – Cruise to Osselle. Visit the Arbois.
A
morning’s cruise through spectacular scenery along the edge of the
forest of Chaux to Osselle. Visit Arbois, the principal town of the
Jura wine producing region, and enjoy a wine tasting of the region’s
famous vin jaune.
Friday - Cruise to Besançon. Visit Besançon.
Your
final day of cruising alternates between canal and river, passing
through two tunnels before arriving in Besançon, capital of the
Franche-Comté. The barge moors directly below the King’s tower, part of
the defensive rampart of the town’s magnificent citadel. A tour of the
seventeenth century citadel and museums are scheduled for the
afternoon. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday – Besançon.
After breakfast
disembark and transfer to Besançon station. Board the TGV to Paris,
Gare de Lyon, where you are met by the barge representative who will
assist you with your luggage.
NOTE:
Itineraries are subject to change
