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 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 - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Château de Longecourt.
This
morning enjoy your first cruise on the canal. Once moored in Longecourt
visit the Chateau 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.
Tuesday - Visit Dijon. Cruise 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 (or enjoy
some shopping time). 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 - Visit Beaune. Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.
TContinue
to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre.
Today, lunch is taken at the famous Relais & Chateaux hotel at
Levernois. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital of the wine
region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice 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 - Cruise to Rully. Visit Château de Germolles.
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 - Visit Couches and the Château Marguerite de Bourgogne. Cruise to St. Léger.
A
leisurely cruise to St. Léger, another quaint village along the Canal
du Centre. Your guide takes you to the 11th century Château Marguerite
de Bourgogne in Couches, for a tour and wine tasting. Farewell gala
dinner on board
Saturday - Dijon-Paris.
After
breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon. Board the TGV to
Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you are met by the barge representative who
will assist you with your baggage.
NOTE: Itineraries are subject to change
