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 gives
you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening; enjoy your first
dining experience on board.
Monday – Cruise to La Bussière. Visit Châteauneuf 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. This afternoon, visit the lovely hill-top village
of Châteauneuf en Auxois
Tuesday – Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Tour Beaune.
Relax
on-board this morning as the barge cruises toward the charming village
of Fleurey sur Ouche. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Beaune,
capital of the wine region of Burgundy and the famous Hôtel Dieu,
Hospice de Beaune.
Wednesday – Cruise to Dijon. Visit La Bussière and Chateau de Commarin.
Visit
the Abbey la Bussière built in the 12th century under the guidance of
the Cistercian monks from Cluny. After a stroll in the grounds we have
lunch in the one Michelin star restaurant. In the afternoon we visit
the Château de Commarin, an interesting castle that has been
continuously occupied since it was built in the 14th century.
Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot and Longecourt.
Tour
the Côte d’Or, planted with vines that produce some of the world’s most
famous wines and visit some of the finest wine producers in France.
Visit the Clos de Vougeot, a medieval chateau and the head quarters of
the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to
the finest Cote d’Or vintages. On the way back to the barge visit the
Château de Longecourt.
Friday - Cruise to St Jean. Visit Dijon.
This
morning your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon. Visit the
Ducal Palace, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. During the
day the barge slowly makes its way to its final mooring at St Jean.
Farewell gala dinner on board
Saturday – Dijon to Paris.
After
breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon 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
