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Sample Itineraries
Itinerary 1- Dijon to Escommes
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 your guide and transferred to the barge at
Dijon’s Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy. Achampagne reception welcomes you and gives you a chance to
meet the crew. A delicious dinner is served later that
evening.
Monday - Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Visit Clos de
Vougeot.
Leaving Dijon, the canal follows the river Ouche where
small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide
exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon’s excursion
is a dégustation in Vougeot and a visit to “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. The barge moors for the night in
Fleury-sur-Ouche.
Tuesday – Cruise to Gissey. Visit Dijon.
After breakfast, while the barge cruises to Gissey, your
guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon including a visit
to the Ducal Palace, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard
shop. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon’s cruise
to the charming village of Gissey.
Wednesday - Cruise to La Bussière. Visit Château de
Savigny-lès-Beaune
Mid-morning, disembark the boat for a visit to l’Abbaye de
la Bussière, which was built in the 12th century under the
guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. Enjoy a tour
of the grounds and have lunch in the one Michelin star
restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the 15thcentury Château
de Savigny-lès-Baune set in its own vineyard and housing a
huge collection of antique motorbikes, cars and planes.
Thursday – Cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Visit Beaune.
Relax with a morning cruise through the rolling hills of the
Ouche Valley to Pont d’Ouche. After lunch visit Beaune,
capital of the wine region of Burgundy and the famous
Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Sample some of the local
wines before returning to the barge.
Friday - Cruise to Escommes. Visit Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.
Cruise to Escommes then after lunch visit
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. Both the village and the château have
a long and interesting history. This is followed by a tour
of the surrounding countryside. Farewell gala dinner on
board.
Saturday – Dijon -Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon
station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you are
met by our representative who will assist
you with your luggage.
Itinerary 2:
Dijon to Saint-Leger
Sunday - Paris to Le
Creusot and Digoin.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, in the afternoon on the TGV
train. On arrival at Le Creusot station you are met by your guide who transfers you to the barge at Digoin for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne
reception welcomes you and gives you the chance to meet the
crew. Take a brief evening cruise across the Loire river on
the canal bridge which connects the Canal du Centre to the
Canal Latéral à la Loire.
Monday - Cruise to Paray-le-Monial. Visit La Clayette.
This morning, enjoy a leisurely cruise to Paray Le Monial.
After lunch, 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.
Tuesday - Tour Paray-le-Monial. Cruise to Genélard. Visit
Cluny.
After breakfast, take a short walk to 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.
Wednesday – Visit Montceau les Mines. Cruise to Blanzy.
Visit Autun.
This morning, take a short drive to the canal-side market at
Montceau les Mines. 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 - Visit Château Marguerite de Bourgogne. Cruise
to St. Julien-sur-Dheune.
Cruise to Montchanin, where you disembark for your trip to
Couches. Enjoy lunch in the grounds of the Château
Marguerite de Bourgogne and a private wine tasting in the
secret passages beneath the chateau. Return to the barge for
a late afternoon cruise to St. Julien-sur-Dheune, a small
country mooring and a quiet place to walk or bicycle.
Friday - Cruise to St. Léger-sur-Dheune. Visit Beaune.
Today, tour the famous Cote d'Or, home of Burgundy's finest
vineyards: Meursault, Puligny, Montrachet, Santenay. Later,
visit Beaune, the capital of Burgundy for a tour of the
famous 15th century Hôtel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Farewell
gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Dijon-Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and and transfer to
Dijon rail station. Return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the
TGV where you are met by our representative
who will assist you with your luggage.
Itinerary 3:
Saint-Leger to Lyon
Sunday – Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train. On arrival at
Dijon station you are met by your guide and
transferred to the barge at St. Léger 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 Rully. Visit Couches.
While the barge cruises to Rully, a quaint village along the
Canal du Centre, relax and enjoy the passing scenery. Visit
Château Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, dating back to
the 11th century, for a tour and wine tasting. In the
afternoon, relax on board or walk or bicycle along the
towpath and meet the barge further down the canal.
Tuesday - Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône. Visit Beaune.
This morning the barge cruises the final section of the
Canal du Centre before entering the last and very deep lock
which takes you from the canal into the River Saône. The
scenery changes from the close proximity of the canal banks
to the expanse of this beautiful river. Drive to Lavernois
for lunch at the famous Relais & Châteaux hotel. This
afternoon’s visit is to Beaune, capital of the wine region
of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice
de Beaune followed by a private wine tasting at Domaine
Joseph Drouhin’s wine cellar.
Wednesday – Visit Cluny. Cruise to Mâcon.
This morning the barge cruises towards Mâcon. After lunch
visit the Abbey of Cluny, the centre of a major monastic
reform movement in the Middle Ages and the largest church in
the world for many centuries. Tonight’s mooring is Mâcon, a
thrivingmarket town bordering both the Mâconnais and the
Beaujolais vineyards.
Thursday - Cruise to Montmerle. Visit Beaujolais region.
Drive to the Roche de Solutré, a picturesque site with a
superb view of Mâcon, the River Saône and the Pouilly-Fuissé
vineyards. Back on board for lunch followed by a tour of the
Beaujolais region, known for its vineyards and
gastronomy.Your guide has wine tasting on the agenda.
Friday - Cruise to Lyon. Visit Lyon.
Today’s visit is Lyon, a cultural, historic and gastronomic
centre little known outside of France. Dominating the city
is the splendidly ornate Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière.
The standard of Lyon's shopping facilities is renowned for
its quality and includes many chic boutiques. Farewell gala
dinner on board.
Saturday - Lyon to Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to the Lyon station.
Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you are met by
our representative who will assist you with
your luggage.
Itinerary 4:
Lyon to St Jean
Sunday- Lyon
Board the barge moored in Lyon
for your cruise up the River Saône and through Burgundy. A
champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a
chance to meet the crew. Later this evening enjoy your
first dining experience on board.
Monday - Visit Lyon.
Cruise to Montmerle.
Today's visit is to
Lyon, the second city of France. Lyon is a cultural,
historic, gastronomic, and commercial centre, little
known outside of France. Dominating the city is the
splendidly ornate Basilica of Notre Dame de Fourvière.
The standard of Lyon's shopping facilities is renowned
for its quality and includes many chic boutiques and a
market hall devoted entirely to antiques. There is free
time for shopping or perhaps just sit in one of the
numerous pavement cafés and simply watch the world go
by. After lunch relax on the top deck and watch the
passing scenery of the river Saône. Tonight we are
moored in the town of Montmerle which is set in the
heart of the Beaujolais wine region.
Tuesday
- Cruise to Mâcon. Visit Roche de Solutré and
Pouilly-Fuissé.
Cruise this morning to
Mâcon. Visit the Roche de Solutre, a picturesque site
with a superb view of Mâcon, the River Saône and the
vineyards. Stop along the route to enjoy a wine tasting
in the village of Fuissé, where the vines grow right up
to the village walls. The roads actually seem to get
narrower, encroached by the vines planted as tightly as
possible in every available space. The mooring this
evening is Mâcon, a thriving market town bordering both
the Mâconnais and the Beaujolais vineyards.
Wednesday - Cruise to
Tournus. Visit Abbey of Cluny.
After breakfast, relax on
board and savour the beauty of Burgundy and Beaujolais
as you cruise the River Saône to Tournus. The
afternoon's visit is to the Benedictine Abbey of Cluny,
for centuries the largest church in the world. The
abbey church is a masterpiece of Romanesque art whose
influence spread throughout the western Christian
world. Our mooring this evening is in the pretty town
of Tournus.
Thursday - Cruise Chalon-sur-Saône. Visit Beaune.
This morning we
cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône before enjoying lunch at the
famous Relais & Chateaux hotel in Levernois. After a
stroll around the grounds In the afternoon your guide
escorts you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of
Burgundy, and a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice
de Beaune. You will have the chance to explore Joseph
Drouhin's cellar, where the King of France and the Duke
of Burgundy used to store some of their wines. TThe town
itself has hardly changed in appearance throughout the
years; it's tiny centre is a dense maze of narrow old
streets with a circular boulevard running round it's
former ramparts, many of which still stand. Our mooring
tonight is is Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the
Burgundian style river towns, and one of the major
cities of the Saône valley.
Friday - Visit Châlon
market and Dijon. Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
This morning you may take
a walking tour of the pedestrian area of
Chalon-sur-Saône. As it is market day you should enjoy
the wonderful atmosphere in the cathedral square with
stallholders busy selling their locally produced
cheeses, pates and delicacies. Continue the cruise ip
the River Saône to St Jean de Losne. why not take a t
ake a stroll over to the port and see the many working
and pleasure barges. Back on board the chef is preparing
a feast for your farewell dinner.
Saturday - Disembark.
After breakfast,
disembark the barge for your onward travel arrangements.
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Note:These itineraries are subject to change and in
reverse direction on alternate weeks. |
Rates 2010:
Note: All prices are in AUD
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Accommodation |
Price |
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Charter 6 passengers whole boat |
$48,150 |
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Charter 7 passengers whole boat |
$53,700 |
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Charter 8 passengers whole boat |
$59,250 |
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Grand Cru |
$10,900 pp (based on
sharing twin) |
Rates include:
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6 nights accommodation
on board your péniche-hôtel
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Breakfast, lunch and
candlelit dinner each day
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Refreshments on board
after excursions
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Wine with meals,
liqueurs and bar drinks on board
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Sightseeing
excursions, including entrance fees
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Use of bicycles
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Air-conditioned
mini-van with driver for sightseeing
Rates do not include:
Availibility Schedule:
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Oct 2009 |
4
11
18
25 |
Dijon
- St Léger
St Léger - Dijon
Dijon - St Léger
St Léger - Dole |
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Apr 2010 |
4
11
18
25 |
St Leger
- Dijon
Dijon - St Leger
St Leger - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes |
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May 2010 |
2
9
16
23
30 |
Escommes
- Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon
Dijon - Escommes
Escommes - Dijon |
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June 2010 |
6
13
20
27 |
Dijon -
St Leger
St Leger - Lyon
Lyon - St Jean
St Jean - Lyon |
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July 2010 |
4
11
18
25 |
Lyon -
St Leger
St Leger - Dijon
Dijon - St Leger
St Leger - Dijon |
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Aug 2010 |
1
8
15
22
29 |
Dijon -
St Leger
St Leger - Tain
Tain - Tournus
Macon - St Jean
St Jean - Lyon |
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Sep 2010 |
5
12
19
26 |
Lyon -
Dijon
Dijon - St Leger
St Leger - Dijon
Dijon - St Leger |
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Oct 2010 |
3
10
17
24 |
St Leger
- Dijon
Dijon - St Leger
St Leger - Lyon
Lyon - St Jean |
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