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St Leger TO DIJON
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
Chateau Marguerite de Bourgogne.
A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre
gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French
countryside. You may disembark at a lock to cycle or walk
alongside the barge. Later, your guide takes you to Château
Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches for a tour and wine
tasting. Back on board the boat continues its cruise
downstream to Rully.
Tuesday - Visit Chateau de Rully and Chalon. Cruise
to Chalon-sur-Saone.
This morning your guide escorts you on a tour of the
Château de Rully followed by a
cellar tour in Bouzeron or cremant tasting in Rully.
Over a leisurely lunch the barge cruises the final section of
the Canal du Centre before entering the last and very deep
lock which takes you from the canal into the River Saone just
north of Chalon-sur-Saone. The scenery changes from the close
proximity of the canal banks to the expanse of this beautiful
river. This afternoon you may enjoy a walking tour of Chalon with its quaint antique shops.
Wednesday - Cruise to St Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune.
A somewhat different cruising experience
today - the lovely valley of the River Saone upstream to the
town of St. Jean de Losne, the site
of this evening's mooring. Relax on board and enjoy the passing scenery. This
afternoon's excursion is Beaune,
capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and a visit to
the famous Hotel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. From your mooring take a stroll over to the St. Jean
port and see the many working and pleasure barges.
Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
While the barge crosses the flat plain from the River
Saone toward Dijon
you visit the Cote d'Or planted with vines that produce some
of the world's most famous wines. Your guide has wine tasting on the agenda. Visit
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 Cote d'Or vintages.
Friday - Cruise to Dijon. Visit Dijon.
Today your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon
to visit the Ducal
Palace,
the market, and the Grey Poupon
mustard shop. Later in the afternoon your guide escorts you on a visit to the Château of Gevrey-Chambertin with the opportunity to
taste their Grand Crus wine. Tonight,
the barge moors in the port of Dijon
where the chef is preparing a feast for your gala farewell
dinner.
Saturday - Dijon-Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to Dijon
station. Return to Paris (Gare de
Lyon) on the TGV where you will be 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 Fleur de Lys itineraries are available on
request.
Price Per Charter:
6 passengers $39,000
5 passengers $36,000
4 passengers $33,000
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