St Leger TO LYON
The day to day
itinerary described below is a typical cruise. However, on
any one cruise the moorings may change and the places visited
may vary depending on the season and guest preferences.
Sunday - Paris
to Dijon
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon,
on the TGV train. On arrival at Dijon station you are met
by the Afloat in France guide who
escorts you on your transfer to St. Leger where you board the
barge 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.
Following a typical French breakfast, the barge
cruises to Rully, a quaint village
along the Canal du Centre. Today, your guide takes you to
Château Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, dating back to
the 11th century for a tour and wine tasting. In the
afternoon, guests may elect to stay on board and enjoy the
passing scenery, bicycle and keep up with the barge, or walk
along the towpath and meet the barge further down the canal.
Tuesday
- Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saone. Visit Beaune.
Your last lock on the Canal du Centre is
the deep lock which takes you from the canal into the River
Saone just north of Chalon-sur-Saone where the barge moors
for the night. The scenery changes from the close proximity
of the canal banks to the expanse of this beautiful river.
After lunch your guide escorts you to Beaune,
capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and a visit to
the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune.
Wednesday - Visit Tournus
and Chateau de Cormatin. Cruise to Macon.
This morning the barge cruises to Tournus
where you disembark to visit the Romanesque church of St.
Philibert
on the banks of the Saone. Over lunch the boat continues to
cruise towards Macon. Later in the afternoon your guide takes
you to visit the Château de Cormatin
notable for its painted, sculpted and gold-leafed interiors
from the reign of Louis XIII. If there's time, you'll also
visit the Benedictine
Abbey Church in Cluny,
the largest church in the whole of western Christendom. Our
mooring this evening is Macon, a thriving market town
bordering both the Maconnais and
the Beaujolais vineyards.
Thursday - Cruise to Montmerle. Visit Beaujolais Region. Thursday - Cruise to
Montmerle. Visit Beaujolais Region.
In the morning, you'll take a drive to the Roche du Solutri, a picturesque site with a
superb view of Macon, the River Saone and the Pouilly-Fuisse vineyards. Back on board
you may wish to relax on deck and watch the passing scenery.
After lunch you'll visit the Beaujolais
region, a region known for its vineyards and gastronomy. Your
guide has wine tasting on the agenda and perhaps a visit to
the Car
Museum.
Friday - Cruise to Lyon. Visit Lyon.
Today's visit is Lyon, one the three Roman capitals of
Gaul and the second city of France.
Lyon is a cultural,
historic, gastronomic, and commercial center, little known
outside of France.
Dominating the city is the splendidly ornate Basilica of
Notre Dame de Fourviere. 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.
Back on board, the chef is preparing a gala dinner the last
evening of your cruise.
Saturday - Lyon-Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to
the Lyon station. Return to
Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the TGV
where you are met by our Afloat in France
representative to assist you with your luggage.
This itinerary may also be taken in reverse. Details
of all other Amaryllis itineraries are available on request.
Price Per Charter:
8 passengers $48,000
7 passengers $43,500
6 passengers $39,000
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