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Suggested Itinerary- from Dijon to St Léger |
Please see below our suggested itinerary, for more information and details please contact us.
Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Board the barge at Dijon's Port du Canal for your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, experience your first dinner on board.
Monday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
This morning we leave the barge after breakfast to drive down the famous route des grands crus, passing through the celebrated villages of the Cote d`or. A stop in Vougeot allows us to visit the celebrated Clos de Vougeot vineyard and Chateau where the Cistercian monks first started making wine in the 12th century. The medieval chateau still contains the ancient presses and is now the headquarters of the renowned Burgundian wine society, the Confrerie de Chevaliers de Tastevin. Return to the barge outside Dijon for an afternoon cruise to the countryside village of Longecourt, with chances to walk or cycle alongside.
Tuesday - Visit Dijon. Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon including a visit to the market, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and the Ducal Palace, seat of the great medieval dukes of Burgundy. There will be some free time for shopping or perhaps, to sit in one of the numerous pavement cafés and simply just watch the world pass by. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise to 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.
Wednesday - Visit Beaune. Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre. Today, lunch is taken at the Levernois estate next to Beaune. In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy. Enjoy a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, a magnificent 15th century charity hospital, and a private wine tasting. There is time to enjoy the charming shops and old streets of Beaune before returning to the barge in Chalon sur Saone, an important and attractive riverside town.
Thursday - Cruise to Rully. Visit Château de Germolles.
The barge cruises leaves the River Saône by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Back in the canal environment you may disembark the barge at a lock, bicycle alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Château de Germolles, the only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy for a private tour with the owner. Tonight it is back to a countryside mooring in Rully.
Friday - Visit Couches and the Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne. Cruise to St. Léger.
A leisurely cruise takes us to St Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre which is our final destination. Your guide takes you to the stunning 12th century Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, for a tour of the magnificent buildings set amongst the vines and an insight into life in the middle ages. Meanwhile the chef is busy preparing your Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Dijon-Paris.
After breakfast disembark the barge for your onward travel arrangements.
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