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Seurre to Escommes
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 met by
your guide. On arrival at Dijon station you are
transferred to Seurre, 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 an evening
cruise on the river Saone to St Jean de Losnes, the crossroad
of the inland waterways of France before
dinner.
Monday - Cruise to Dijon. Visit
Clos de Vougeot
While the barge cruises the Canal de Bourgogne across
the flat plain from the River Saone towards Dijon, your guide takes you
for a visit to Chateau de Longecourt. Then visit the Clos de
Vougeot, a medieval chateau surrounded by 12th century
vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du
Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the
finest Cote d'Or vintages. Then stop off for a wine tasting
in the village. The barge moors for the night in Dijon
port.
Tuesday - Cruise to Fleurey. Visit Dijon
After breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking
tour of Dijon
and visit the local market, where you have a chance to buy
some local produce to enjoy for lunch. Visit the Ducal Palace, the market,
and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return to the boat for
lunch and the afternoon's cruise. Whilst enjoying the passing
scenery, pay attention to the lock keepers' gardens. The
French government sponsors competitions for the best garden
on the canal, thus the lock keepers take great pride in
tending to their flowers.
Wednesday - Cruise to La Bussiere. Visit
Beaune and the Domaine Prieur-Brunet
Today your excursion is a visit of the Cote d'Or,
literally 'Slope of Gold' planted with vines that produce
some of the world's most famous wines. See the charming
villages and visit some of the finest wine producers in France.
You have the opportunity to see a family run winery and to
sample wines that may never reach your corner of the world.
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.
Thursday - Cruise to La Repe. Visit
Abbaye de la Bussiere.
Spend the morning enjoying a leisurely cruise through
the lovely Ouche
Valley.
After lunch, your guide takes you on a tour of the 700
year old Benedictine Abbey in La Bussiere. A stroll through
the peaceful grounds makes the hustle and bustle of Paris
seem like a million miles away. Return to the boat moored at
La Repe for the night.
Friday - Cruise to Escommes. Visit
Abbaye de Fontenay.
Cruise through several more locks until reaching your
final destination of Escommes. At this point you are very
near Pouilly-en-Auxois, where barges must pass through a
tunnel to reach Upper Burgundy.
This is also the point of the 'partager des eaux' literally 'to divide the
waters' where on one side the water flows to the Seine and on the other, to the Saone.
Today, your visit is to the Abbaye de Fontenay via a lovely
scenic drive. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a feast for
your farewell dinner.
Saturday - Dijon
-Paris.
After breakfast disembark and transfer to
the Dijon
rail 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 Hirondelle itineraries are available on request.
Price Per Charter:
May/June/Sept All
other Dates
8 passengers $32,000 $30,000
7 passengers $30,000 $28,000
6 passengers $28,000 $26,000
Price Per Person
based on double occupancy:
4,500 $4,200
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