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Itinerary 1 - Rogny to Guetin
Sunday - Paris to Nevers. Moor in Rogny les Sept Écluses.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train this afternoon.
On arrival at Nevers station you are met by the Afloat in
France guide who transfers you to the barge at Rogny les
Sept Écluses on the Canal de Briare. A champagne reception
welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the
crew. Enjoy your first dining experience on board.
Monday - Cruise to Châtillon-sur-Loire. Visit St. Fargeau
Today, the barge traverses the river Loire via the longest
canal bridge in Europe, connecting the Canal du Briare to
the Canal Latéral à la Loire. Rogny is the site of the
oldest canal lock in France, a seven-step staircase lock
built in the 16th century. After lunch visit the beautiful
Château de Saint-Fargeau with a history spanning a thousand
years.
Tuesday - Visit Gien and La Bussierre. Cruise to Léré.
After breakfast, visit a faïence factory in the beautiful
town of Gien followed by an excursion to the historic
Chateau of La Bussiere with it's imposing setting and
medicinal gardens. Return to the barge and enjoy a wonderful
lunch while cruising southward to Léré, a pleasant
countryside mooring.
Wednesday - Cruise to Ménétréol. Visit Sancerre.
Late morning visit Sancerre, situated on an impressive
hilltop, and have lunch in the town. This afternoon enjoy a
private wine tasting at the fabulous 15thcentury Chateau
Tracy, one of the most prestigious producers in the Loire,
where you can taste their Pouilly Fume.
Thursday - Cruise to Passy (La Charité-sur-Loire). Visit
La Charité-sur-Loire.
Take a short walk over to a local cheese producer to see the
famous 'Crottin' goats cheese being produced. The barge
continues its cruise from Ménétréol towards
Charité-sur-Loire and moors in rural Passy. This afternoon,
visit La Charité-sur-Loire, an important site of Burgundian
Romanesque art and a renowned resting place for pilgrims on
the road to Santiago de Compostela.
Friday - Cruise to Le Guétin. Visit Nevers and Aprémont.
Enjoy a walking tour of Nevers, the capital of the
Nivernais, and a chance to buy some of the distinctive blue
and gold faience at the market. This afternoon take a short
drive to Aprémont, one of the most beautiful villages in
France, to visit the private Château and gardens. Farewell
gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Nevers-Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to the
Nevers rail station. Return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the
TGV where you are met by our Afloat in France representative
who will assist you with your luggage.
Itinerary 2:
Digoin to Guetin
Sunday - Paris to
Montchanin
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon on the TGV train in the
afternoon. On arrival at Le Creusot station you are met by
the Afloat in France guide who will escort you on your
transfer to Digoin where you will board the barge for your
cruise. A champagne reception welcomes you and gives you a
chance to meet the crew.
Monday - Visit La Clayette. Cruise to Diou.
Enjoy a drive through the countryside to see La Clayette,
its château and the specialty chocolate factory of M.
Bernard Dufoux. The master himself demonstrates the art of
making chocolate, followed by a private tasting.
Tuesday - Cruise to Garnat-sur-Engièvre. Visit Bourbon
Lancy.
Today's visit is to the beautiful medieval town of Bourban
Lancy. Enjoy a guided walking tour through the medieval
quarter with its authentic timbered houses and 14th century
belfry which houses a unique automaton. In the afternoon,
relax on board as the barge continues its cruise to
tonight's mooring at Garnat-sur-Engièvre.
Wednesday - Cruise to Decize. Visit Chateau of St Aubin.
Enjoy a full day cruising from Garnat-sur-Engièvre to Decize.
Take a private tour of the chateau of St Aubin, a fine
example of renaissance architecture with extensive grounds
and kitchen gardens.
Thursday - Cruise to Imphy. Visit Château d'Apremont.
After breakfast your guide takes you to a "ferme des
escargots" to see how this Burgundian speciality is
produced. Later cruise to Chevenon, a small country mooring
and a quiet place to walk or cycle. In the afternoon visit
the beautiful billage and gardens of Apremont.
Friday - Visit Nevers. Cruise to Pont Canal du Guétin.
This morning enjoy a walking tour of Nevers, the capital of
the Nivernais, and a chance to buy some of the distinctive
blue and gold faience at the local market. During the
afternoon the barge cruises to Pont Canal du Guétin, the
site of the "pont canal" which traverses the river Allier.
Enjoy a farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Nevers-Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Nevers
station. Return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the TGV where you
are met by our Afloat in France representative who will
assist you with your luggage.
Itinerary
3: Digoin 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 the
Afloat in France 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 the Afloat in France representative
who will assist you with your luggage.
Itinerary
4: Besancon to Saint-Leger
Sunday – Paris to Besançon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the
afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the
Afloat in France guide and transferred to the barge moored
beneath the King’s tower of the magnificent Citadelle. A
champagne reception gives you a chance to meet the crew.
This evening the barge remains in Besançon, giving you the
opportunity to view this bustling city.
Monday - Visit Besançon Citadelle. Cruise to Osselle.
The morning cruise is quite spectacular as the barge sails a
short distance up the River Doubs before turning into the
canal tunnel and passing directly underneath the Citadelle.
Emerging on the downstream side of the town you begin the
descent of the Doubs Valley until reaching the sleepy town
of Osselle. This afternoon, take a tour of Vauban’s imposing
Citadelle.
Tuesday - Cruise to Dole. Visit Arbois region and Dole.
The boat continues to cruise downstream, alternating between
the river and sections of the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, which
traverses the rugged Franche-Comté and Jura regions. Today’s
visits are to Arbois, the principal town of the Jura wine
producing region, and a walking tour of Dole, including the
magnificent cathedral and La Maison Pasteur, home of Louis
Pasteur.
Wednesday - Cruise to St. Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune.
This morning relax on board before taking a drive through
the beautiful countryside to the Relais & Chateau hotel at
Levernois for lunch. Stroll around their grounds before a
short drive into Beaune to visit the Hospice de Beaune. This
evening’s mooring is at St. Jean de Losne, the barging
capital of France. Take some time this evening or early
tomorrow to stroll around the port and see the many working
and pleasure barges.
Thursday - Cruise to Fragnes. Visit Chateau de Rully.
A morning’s cruise on the River Saône before entering the
Canal du Centre. The barge moors at the picturesque village
of Fragnes. Visit the Château de Rully, where the Countess
de Ternay personally welcomes you on a tour of this medieval
fortress.
Friday - Cruise to St.Léger. Visit Couches.
After breakfast, visit Chalon-sur-Saône where the hustle and
bustle of the market creates a wonderful atmosphere. A
leisurely cruise to St Léger allows you to savor the beauty
of the French countryside and reflect on the week’s events.
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 the Afloat in France representative who will assist
you with your luggage.
Itinerary
5: Besancon to Dijon
Sunday - Paris to Besançon.
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the
afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the
Afloat in France guide and transferred to the barge moored
at Besançon. A champagne reception gives you a chance to
meet the crew. This evening the barge remains in Besançon,
allowing you the opportunity to view this bustling city.
Monday – Cruise to Osselle. Visit the Citadelle.
The morning cruise is quite spectacular as the barge sails a
short distance up the River Doubs before turning into the
canal tunnel and passing directly underneath the Citadelle.
Emerging downstream of the town you begin the descent of the
Doubs Valley until reaching a quiet mooring near the sleepy
town of Osselle. This afternoon, take a tour of Vauban’s
imposing Citadelle.
Tuesday – Cruise to Dole. Visit the Arbois region.
The boat continues to cruise downstream, alternating between
the river and sections of the Canal du Rhône au Rhin, which
traverses the rugged Franche-Comté and Jura regions. Today’s
visits are to Arbois, the principal town of the Jura wine
producing region, and a walking tour of Dole, including the
magnificent cathedral and La Maison Pasteur, home of Louis
Pasteur.
Wednesday – Cruise to St. Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune.
Enjoy the lovely countryside of the Franche Comté, cruising
the scenic Canal du Rhône au Rhin to St. Jean de Losne.
Today, lunch is taken at the famous Relais & Chateaux hotel
at Levernois. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital
of Burgundy and its famous Hotel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune.
Tonight’s mooring is St. Jean de Losne.
Thursday – Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
The barge crosses the plain from the Saône to Dijon on the
Canal de Bourgogne. After lunch, tour the Côte d’Or planted
with vines that produce some of the world’s most famous
wines. 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, stop at the beautiful Château
de Longecourt.
Friday – Visit Dijon. Cruise to Dijon.
After breakfast, enjoy 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
cruise. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday – Disembark. Dijon to Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon
station for your return to Paris on the TGV. On arrival at
Paris Gare de Lyon, you are met by the Afloat in France
representative who will assist you with your baggage.
Itinerary
6: 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 the
Afloat in France guide and transferred to the barge at
Dijon’s Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy. A
champagne 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 15th century 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 the Afloat in France representative who will assist
you with your luggage.
Itinerary 7: Escommes to Saint-Jean
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
Afloat in France 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 12thcentury 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 Afloat in France representative who will assist
you with your luggage.
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Note:These itineraries are subject to change and in
reverse direction on alternate weeks. |
Rates 2009:
Note: All prices are in AUD
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Date |
Season |
Region |
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April 5,12,19,26 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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May 3,10,17,24,31 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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June 7,14,21,28 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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July 5,12,19,26 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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August 2,9,16,23,30 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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September 6,13,20,27 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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October 4,11,18 |
Regular |
Burgundy/Franche Comte |
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Accommodation |
Regular
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Charter 6 passengers whole boat |
$34,500 |
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Charter 7 passengers whole boat |
$36,950 |
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Charter 8 passengers whole boat |
$39,400 |
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Open sailing per person |
$5,550 |
Features:
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128
ft long
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8
passengers
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4
crew
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1
double stateroom
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3
twin staterooms
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Air -
conditioned
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Bikes
Rates include:
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Accommodation on board the barge
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All meals, table wines and alcoholic beverages
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All sightseeing and admittance fees as stipulated
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Round trip transfers from the meeting point to the barge are also included in the fares
Rates do not include:
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