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
Escommes for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception
welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later
that evening enjoy your first dining experience on board.
Monday - Cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois.
After
breakfast, enjoy your first day cruising on the Canal de Bourgogne.
Small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide exceptional
views from the deck. After lunch visit Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, a
medieval hill-top village followed by a tour of the surrounding
countryside.
Tuesday – Cruise to La Bussière. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
Relax
on-board this morning as the barge cruises towards the charming village
of La Bussière. After lunch, visit “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. On
the way back to the barge, enjoy a wine tasting in Vougeot.
Wednesday - Cruise to Gissey. Visit l’Abbaye de La Bussière.
Mid-morning,
tour l’Abbaye de la Bussière built in the 12th century under the
guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. After a stroll in the
grounds enjoy lunch in the one Michelin star restaurant. This
afternoon, visit the Château de Commarin, an interesting castle that
has been continuously occupied since it was built in the 14th
century.
Thursday – Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Visit Beaune.
This
morning the barge cruises through the Côte d’Or planted with vines that
produce some of the world’s most famous wines. After lunch your guide
takes you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, for a
visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Tonight’s mooring is
at another canal-side village, Fleurey-sur-Ouche.
Friday - Visit Dijon. Cruise to Dijon.
After
breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon, to visit
the Ducal Palace, the market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return
to the boat for lunch and the afternoon’s cruise. The barge moors for
the night in Dijon’s Port du Canal, a short distance from the town
centre. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday – Dijon to Paris.
After
breakfast, disembark and transfer to the Dijon station for your return
on the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon. On arrival in Paris you are met by
the barge representative who will assist you with your luggage.
NOTE:
Itineraries are subject to change
