Sunday - Paris to Dijon. Moor in St. Léger.
Depart
Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at
Dijon station you are met by the guide who transfers you to the barge
at St. Léger-sur-Dheune. A champagne reception welcomes you on board
followed by an evening cruise before dinner.
Monday - Visit Beaune. Cruise to St. Julien-sur-Dheune.
Today,
tour the famous Côte d'Or, home of Burgundy's finest vineyards;
Meursault, Puligny, Montrachet, Santenay, to name but a few. Visit
Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, including the medieval hospital,
the ‘Hospices de Beaune’. Cruise to St. Julien-sur-Dheune, a small
country mooring and a quiet place to walk or bicycle.
Tuesday - Cruise to Blanzy. Visit Château Marguerite de Bourgogne
This
morning visit the Château Marguerite de Bourgogne, built in the 12th
century, followed by a private wine tasting in the secret passages
which run beneath the castle. Relax in the afternoon as the barge
cruises to Blanzy.
Wednesday - Cruise to Genélard. Visit Autun.
Visit
the canal side market at Montceau Les Mines before cruising to
Genélard. Later, tour the city of Autun, founded by Emperor Augustus,
and known as one of the leading cities of Roman Gaul. Visit the roman
amphitheatre, one of the largest in France with a seating capacity of
17,000.
Thursday - Tour Paray-Le Monial. Visit Cluny. Cruise to Paray-le-Monial.
After
breakfast tour Paray-le-Monial, with its famous Basilica of the Sacré
Coeur and site of pilgrimage since 1873. After lunch, visit Cluny, a
little town dominated by its great Benedictine abbey.
Friday - Visit La Clayette. Cruise to Digoin.
Drive
through the countryside to La Clayette to visit the specialty chocolate
shop of M. Bernard Dufoux. The master himself will demonstrate the art
of making chocolate, followed by a private tasting. Car enthusiasts may
tour the vintage car museum just around the corner where all the
vehicles are for sale. Afternoon cruise to Digoin where the barge will
moor close to the Pont Canal de Digoin, a canal bridge which spans the
Loire. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Le Creusot -Paris.
After
breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to the Le Creusot rail
station. Return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the TGV where you are met by
the barge representative who will assist you with your luggage.
NOTE:
Itineraries are subject to change
