Cruise Highlights:
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 The
vineyards and the Chateau of Clos de Vougeot
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Motorcoach
over the hills to Meursault
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Dijon: historic capital of Burgundy, Ducal Palace, cathedrals, Grey Poupon Mustard
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Beaune: ancient walled city with hospital dating from 1443
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Commarin: well furnished chateau from 15th century
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Medieval village of
Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
Itinerary - Dijon to Vandenesse - Canal de Bourgogne
Saturday - DIJON
Meet at the Dijon railway station at 4.30 and transfer to
Litote, moored in the port of Dijon, a
delightful, landscaped park. After a champagne welcome
aboard and the introduction of your crew, there will be time
for a walk around the harbour.
Sunday - DIJON-FLEUREY sur OUCHE
Cruise through the morning to Fleurey sur Ouche.
For those who wish, there are several locks
giving opportunities to walk or cycle along the well
maintained towpath which follows the canal.
In the afternoon, coach drive through the vineyards to the
chateau of Clos de Vougeot, a monastic
winery dating from medieval times and the present day
headquarters of the Brotherhood of Knights of the Vine.
Monday - FLEUREY-GISSEY
We begin our cruising during breakfast, passing through
scenic rural country to the village of Pont de Pany.
Here we enter one of the most attractive stretches of
waterway in France, the valley d’Ouche. The canal
follows this river as it meanders through the valley with
steep, wooded forest and rich pastures. We moor in
the afternoon in the village of Gissey sur Ouche
and then go by motorcoach over the hills to Meursault,
famous for its white wine. We will visit a private cellar
and taste several of their prestigious wines.
Tuesday - GISSEY-LA BUSSIERE
Today is market day in Dijon, so after an early
breakfast on board, we make a trip to this important city.
We will have a guided visit of the principal monuments and
plenty of free time to explore the open market
and shops, not forgetting the Grey Poupon store in the main
street. We return for lunch and a delightful
afternoon cruise to La Bussiere.
Wednesday - LA BUSSIERE-PONT D’OUCHE
This morning, we continue to cruise and climb through this
pastoral valley to the village of Pont d’Ouche.
After lunch, we take an excursion to Beaune and a
guided visit to the famous Hospice, a charity hospital
built in the mid 15th century. There will be free
time to explore this delightful town before we return to
Litote.
Thursday - PONT D’OUCHE-VANDENESSE en AUXOIS
We begin cruising after breakfast and as we approach the
summit level, increasingly frequent locks give
more opportunities to walk and cycle along the towpath. We
arrive in Vandenesse and after lunch, a short
drive to visit the chateau of Commarin, dating from
the 12th C, it is still a private home with many
fine furnishings and works of art. Afterwards, we continue
to the medieval village and castle of
Chateauneuf en Auxois, once an outpost of the Dukes of
Burgundy; there are spectacular views of
the surrounding countryside and feeder reservoirs for the
canal. We return to Litote and prepare for our
farewell gala dinner.
Friday - VANDENESSE en AUXOIS
After breakfast, transfer to Dijon railroad station,
arriving at 10.00am.
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Note that this is a sample itinerary: it is subject
to modification in the case of unforeseen
circumstances and canal closures. Please check our
web site for latest update on our detailed
itinerary. We cruise in opposite direction on
alternate weeks. |
Rates 2009:
Note:
All prices are in Euros
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Date |
Season |
Region |
|
March
21, 28 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
April
4, 11, 18, 25 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
May
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
June
6, 13, 20, 27 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
July
4 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
July 11, 18, 25 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
August
1, 8, 15 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
August 22, 29 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
September
5, 12, 19, 26 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
October 3, 10, 17 |
High |
Burgundy |
|
October 24, 31 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
November 7 |
Low |
Burgundy |
|
Accommodation |
High |
Low |
| Double
Occupancy, per person |
1,800 Euros |
1,600 Euros |
| Upper
deck supplement, per person |
300 Euros |
300 Euros |
| Single
supplement |
450 Euros |
450 Euros |
|
Transferts net, per person |
200 Euros |
200 Euros |
| Full
Boat Charter |
34,800 Euros |
31,200 Euros |
Features:
Cabins: Lower
deck: 4 twins, 2 doubles
Upper deck: 2 twins, 2 doubles
20 Passengers
7 Crew members
Sundeck - 2 decks
Stereo,CD
Air conditioning
Central Heating
Bicycles on board
Technical
Information
Registry: France
Year Built: 1926
Converted: 1978
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
Passengers: 20
Crew: 7
Handicap access: No
Note: Headroom problem for very tall people(6'5"+), The
stairs could make it difficult for elderly persons
PLUS
Central sundeck protected from wind, Optional Ballooning
Rates include:
Full board from dinner the first day to breakfast the last day
Wine with meals
Excursions
Bicycles on board and transfers between barge and meeting points
Rates do not include:
Upper deck accommodation supplement per person
Transfers per person
Single accommodation supplement
Crew gratuities
Balloon flight
Bar drinks
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