Itineraries

Burgundy - Côtes d'Or: Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune - River Saône - Rhône and Canal du Centre (Central France)

The Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy wine route bordering France’s famous Côte d’Or and presents guests with the chance to visit famous vineyards including Meursault, Montrachet, Clos de Vougeot and Pomard. 

The River Saône, Canal du Centre and Canal du Bourgogne feature extensively in all itineraries.

2009 Schedule
April-October, annual 

Prices

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What’s Included

• 6 nights accommodation on board your péniche-hôtel
• Breakfast, lunch and candlelit dinner each day
• Refreshments on board after excursions
• Wine with meals, liqueurs and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing excursions, including entrance fees
• Use of bicycles
• Air-conditioned mini-van with driver for sightseeing

Gratuities and Insurance are not included.


Sample a Journey 
Dijon to St Léger aboard The Fleur de Lys

Sunday - Depart Paris by train and travel to Dijon. On arrival, your Afloat in France guide escorts you on the transfer to Dijon’s Port du Canal, where you board the Fleur de Lys for a champagne reception.

Monday - Cruise the Canal de Bourgogne from Dijon to Longecourt. After lunch, visit Clos de Vougeot, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards and the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually the finest Côte d’Or vintages.

Tuesday - After breakfast, take a walking tour past the elegant houses of Dijon. Visit the Ducal Palace, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. After lunch on board, cruise the Canal de Bourgogne and enter the River Saône before mooring in St-Jean-de-Losne, the barging capital of France.

Wednesday - Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre. Visit Beaune, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Reboard for a leisurely cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône, one of the major cities of the Saône Valley.

Thursday- Cruise upstream and leave the River Saône by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Relax on board, cycle or walk alongside at the leisurely pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Château de Rully before returning to your countryside mooring in Rully.

Friday - A leisurely cruise gives you a chance to savour the beauty of the French countryside before arriving at the quaint village of St-Léger. Visit the 11th-century Châteaux Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches while, on board, the chef prepares a memorable feast for your farewell dinner.

Saturday - After breakfast disembark and transfer to Dijon for your return train journey to Paris.

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