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Lorraine
Heart of Burgundy
Itinerary
Cruising the most popular canal
in France, The Burgundy Canal
Vandenesse -Dijon--The
Best of Burgundy
From April 11 to July 3
Departures each Saturday
The Burgundy Canal
offers an incredible abundance of interesting shore excursions, both
from our air conditioned tour bus and by foot or bicycle in this region
well know for its fine wines and hearty cuisine.
Please remember that
for 2009 Lorraine has a massage
therapist on board.
Passengers have the option of a massage should they wish.
Cruise
Highlights:
·
15th Chateau de Commarin
·
Medieval perched village of Chateauneuf en Auxois
·
Wine tasting in Meursault
·
The Abbey of La Bussiere
·
Picturesque covered market of Dijon
·
Beaune, Capital of Burgundy
·
Clos de Bougeot, private wine tasting
·
Ducal Palace
·
The world famous Hospice of Beaune
·
Bicycles on board
Air Conditioned
The Burgundy Canal,
the most beloved in France, offers an incredible abundance of
interesting shore excursions by coach, on foot, by balloon, or by
bicycle. This incomparable region is world-renowned for its exquisite
cuisine and fine wine.
ITINERARY:
SATURDAY
Meet at the Dijon
railway station on Saturday afternoon. We will then
transfer to Lorraine moored in the sleepy village of
Vandenesse-en-Auxois. Sip champagne as we welcome you on board and
introduce you to the crew. (Meanwhile, your luggage is quietly taken to
your cabin.) Enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board this evening.
SUNDAY
Begin the day with a
morning excursion to the 15th-century Château de Commarin, still
privately owned and operated by the same family. The chateau is notable
for its beautiful furnishings and a unique collection of Renaissance
heraldic tapestries. Continue the short distance to
Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, a medieval village with majestic views of the
valley and canal below. A sumptuous lunch is followed by a peaceful
cruise along the Burgundy Canal to the picturesque village of Pont
d’Ouche. This is an excellent day for pleasant
walking and cycling along the towpath.
MONDAY
This morning, drive to
Meursault, one of Burgundy’s many famous wine growing areas, for a
private cellar visit and a chance to sample some of the most
prestigious wines of this area. We return to Litote in time
for a delicious gourmet lunch and begin crising through one
of the most attractive stretchs of the Brgundy Canal to La
Bussière. We moor a short distance from the Abbey which is
well worth a visit.
TUESDAY
Tuesday is market day
in Dijon, and after a guided visit of the city’s historic center, we
set you loose to explore the delights of this typical, picturesque,
covered, French market. Return to Lorraine for a late lunch and lazy
afternoon with cruising to Gissey sur Ouche.
WEDNESDAY
This morning, we
cruise through some delightful villages with lots of opportunities to
walk or cycle along the towpaths which will bring us to Pont de Pany.
After another wonderful lunch, we take off for a visit to Beaune, wine
capital of Burgundy and home to the magnificent Hôtel-Dieu, a charity
hospital founded in 1443. This monument boasts the finest
Burgundian-Flemish architecture in the world. Afterward, we return to
Litote, moored in the small village of Fleurey sur Ouche.
THURSDAY
This morning we cruise
towards Dijon, passing alongside Lake Kir as we approach the port of
Dijon. In the afternoon, a visit to Clos de Vougeot is in order. Wine
was produced here as early as the 12th century—by none other than the
local monks. A private wine tasting follows before we return to
Lorraine for our farewell gala dinner.
FRIDAY
After breakfast,
transfer to the Dijon railroad station.
On alternate weeks the
itinerary is reversed.
Note: This is a sample itinerary:
it is subject to modification in the case of unforeseen circumstances
such as canal closures. The boat cruises in the opposite direction on
alternate weeks. We are constantly developing our programs
and we may modify our overnight stops and excursions without prior
notice in order to assure a consistently high standard of moorings and
visits.
A Beautifull 3 Star Barge
FEATURES
- Cabins : 11 twins
- 22 Passengers
- 7 Crew members
- Sundeck
- Stereo,CD
- Air conditioning
- Central Heating
- Bicycles on board
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONS
- Registry: France
- Year Built: 1926
- Converted: 1985
- Renovated: 1998
- Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
- Passengers: 22
- Crew: 7
- Handicap access: No
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