Day 1: 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 Captain who transfers you
to where the barge is moored at Besançon beneath the King’s tower of
the Citadel. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you
a chance to meet the crew. This evening the barge remains in Besançon,
giving you the opportunity to view this bustling city.
Day 2: Monday - Visit the Citadel. Cruise to Osselle Following a typical French breakfast your guide escorts you on a tour
of the Citadel, designed in the 17th century by Vauban, military
architect to Louis XIV. Leaving Besançon by boat is quite spectacular;
the barge cruises a short distance up the River Doubs before turning
into the canal tunnel and passing directly underneath the Citadel.
Emerging downstream of the town we begin our descent of the Doubs
Valley until reaching our first day’s destination, a quiet mooring near
the sleepy town of Osselle.
Day 3: 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 Rhine, 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.
Day 4: Wednesday - Cruise to St. Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune Enjoy the lovely countryside of the Franche Comté cruising from Dole on
the very scenic Canal du Rhône au Rhine to St. Jean de Losne, the
barging capital of France. After lunch, your guide escorts you on a
walking tour of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy to visit the famous
Hotel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Tonight’s mooring is St. Jean de Losne.
Take some time to stroll around the port to see the many working and
pleasure barges.
Day 5: Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot Today,
the barge crosses the plain from the Saône to Dijon on the Canal de
Bourgogne. This afternoon, visit the Côte d’Or, planted with vines that
produce some of the world’s most famous wines. Your guide takes you on
a tour of “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval chateau surrounded by
vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin,
whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or
vintages. Your tour is followed by wine tasting
Day 6: Friday - Visit Dijon. Cruise to Dijon After breakfast, 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. Tour the Musée des Beaux Arts and explore Dijon at your
leisure. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise. That
evening the chef has prepared a memorable feast for your farewell gala
dinner.
Day 7: 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 our representative who will assist you with your baggage.
Itineraries are subject to change
Dijon to Escommes
Sunday: Day 1 - 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 Captain who escorts you on
your transfer to Dijon’s Port du Canal where you board the barge for
your cruise through Burgundy. A champagne reception welcomes you and
gives you a chance to meet the crew. A delicious dinner is be served
later that evening.
Monday: Day 2 - Cruise to Fleury-sur-Ouche. Visit Château du Clos de Vougeot As
you leave Dijon the canal turns to the southwest and follows the river
Ouche where small-unspoiled villages and green forested hills provide
you with exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon’s excursion is
a dégustation in Chambolle Musigny and a visit to Château du Clos de
Vougeot, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is 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, a small village from which you may enjoy
a stroll around.
Tuesday: Day 3 - Cruise to Gissey. Visit Dijon After breakfast, while the barge cruises to Gissey, your guide takes
you on a walking tour of Dijon. Visit 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: Day 4 - Cruise to La Bussiere. Visit Beaune Spend the morning relaxing on the top deck and watching the scenery
glide by as the barge cruises along. After lunch your guide escorts you
to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, to visit to the
famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune and enjoy a tasting of some of the
magnificent local wines.
Thursday: Day 5 - Cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Visit Château de Commarin After
breakfast, your guide takes you to visit the Abbey de la Bussiere built
in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks from
Cluny. Back on board for lunch. In the afternoon your guide takes you
to visit the Château de Commarin; an interesting castle whose
celebrated tapestries with the coat of arms of the Vienne family, take
the place of a family tree.
Friday: Day 6 - Cruise to Escommes. Visit Châteauneuf-en-Auxois After a morning cruise we stop at Repe and make a visit to
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. Both the village and the château have a long and
interesting history. Back on board for lunch and some more cruising
before a visit to the Abbaye de Fontenay one of the oldest Cistercian
monasteries in Europe. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a feast for your
farewell dinner.
Saturday: Day 7 - Dijon - Paris
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon station.
Return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the TGV where you are met by our
representative to assist you with your luggage.
Itineraries are subject to change
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