|
Paradise Connections
Your fun is our business
|
|
| Cruise
the Burgundy Canal aboard the luxury French Hotel Barge Prospérité |
 |
PROSPÉRITÉ
Discover
the Beauty of the Bourgogne Region of France
with a cruise along the Burgundy Canal
~ Dijon - Vandenesse-en-Auxois ~
Enjoy the unparalleled history and beauty of the Burgundy region via
barge travel in France — 150 vineyards, cellars and wine traders in the
region are open for sampling and more than 32 fine restaurants bear
Michelin stars, including four 3-star establishments.
Sunday, Day 1: Transfer from Paris to Dijon
A
representative of Prospèritè will meet you at 1:00 PM in central Paris
and escort you to Prospèritè, at anchor in or near Dijon, to begin your
luxury barge cruise. Enjoy a champagne reception, an introduction to
the Prospèritè and her crew and the first of many gourmet dinners on
board.
Monday, Day 2 : Dijon
to Fleury-sur-Ouche
Begin
your journey into the heart of "La France profonde" with a morning
cruise to the village of Fleury-sur-Ouche. The rest of the day will be
devoted to exploring the Côte d'Or wine area south of the canal. We'll
first drive through the gorgeous "Route des Grand Crus" vineyards,
followed by a visit to Château du Clos de Vougeot. The original
building was a 12th-century winery built by Cistercian Monks. The old
wine presses are on display as well as rooms where the monks lived and
stored the wine.
We'll return to Prospèritè for dinner on board.
Tuesday, Day 3 :
Fleury-sur-Ouche to Gissey-sur-Ouche
After
breakfast, we'll drive the short distance back to Dijon for the lively
local food market, where you can also shop for antiques on rue Verriere
or explore the Medieval town center. The 14th-century Ducal Palace
dominates the architecture of this historic town. This afternoon cruise
further into the beautiful valley of the Ouche with its limestone
cliffs and wooded hills. Dinner tonight is off Prospèritè at the
Château de Gilly, a old priory converted into one of Burgundy's finest
restaurants.
Wednesday, Day 4 :
Gissey-sur-Ouche to La Bussiere-sur-Ouche
We'll
float this morning through gorgeous scenery to La Bussière, mooring
near the gardens of an old abbey. This afternoon, return to the Côte
d'Or vineyards for a personal introduction to winegrowers and a special
private tasting. Dinner on board completes the day.
Thursday, Day 5:
Fleury-sur-Ouche to Pont d'Ouche
Walk
the towpath, bicycle into passing towns or just laze in the hot tub as
Prospèritè continues its barge cruise on the Canal de Bourgogne,
completed in 1836. In the afternoon, we'll explore Beaune, the wine
capital of Burgundy. Tour the remarkable, perfectly preserved Hospice
de Beaune, a 14th-century hospital in use until the early 20th century!
Shop in the pedestrian zone for wine, gifts, tapestry pillows and
acessories - or just sit in the square and enjoy life! Then it's back
to Prospèritè for dinner on board.
Friday, Day 6 : Pont
d'Ouche to Vandenesse-en-Auxois
Cruise
past the dramatic village and château of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois perched
high on a hill overlooking the canal. After lunch we'll return to
explore this atmospheric Medieval town. A festive Captain's dinner ends
the cruise in style.
Saturday, Day 7 :
Return to Paris
After breakfast, we will return you to central Paris, arriving between
11:15 AM - Noon.
Note: The
route is run in reverse on alternate weeks.
|
PARADISE CONNECTIONS YACHT CHARTERS
|
|
