Sunday - Paris to Dijon.
Depart Paris, Gare
de Lyon, in the afternoon on the TGV train. On arrival at Dijon station you are
met by the Afloat in France guide and transferred to the barge at to St. Léger
for your cruise through Burgundy and the Franche-Comte. A champagne reception
welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Enjoy your first
dinner on board.
Monday - Cruise to Fragnes.
Visit the Chateau de Rully
Relax on board this morning, as the barge cruises towards Fragnes, a quaint village along the
Canal du Centre. Alternatively cycle or walk along the towpath and meet the
barge further down the canal. After lunch, visit the Chateau de Rully with a
private tour conducted by the Countess.
Tuesday - Visit Beaune.
Cruise to St. Jean.
As the barge
cruises to Seurre this morning enjoy the passing scenery of the River Saone.
After lunch your guide takes you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of
Burgundy, for a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Enjoy a
private wine tasting at Domaine Joseph Drouhin’s cellar. Tonight’s mooring
is at St. Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France.
Wednesday - Cruise to Dole.
Visit Dole
This morning you
leave the Saone. River and enter the Canal du Rhône au Rhine and cruise to the
pretty town of Dole. After lunch, take a walking tour of the town including the
magnificent cathedral and La Maison Pasteur, home of Louis Pasteur.
Thursday – Cruise to
Osselle. Visit Arbois.
The journey
continues through the lovely countryside of the Franche-Comte. to the sleepy
village of Osselle. This afternoon’s visit is to Arbois, the principal town of
the Jura wine producing region renowned for vin
jaune. Dinner is in a local auberge
in the heart of Arbois, famous
for its local specialties.
Friday - Cruise to Besançon.
Visit Besançon.
Your final day
takes you to Besançon, with cruising alternating between canal and river,
passing through two tunnels before arriving in Besançon, capital of the
Franche-Comte. A walking tour of the citadel and its museums is scheduled for
the afternoon. Farewell gala dinner on board.
Saturday - Besançon to
Paris.
After breakfast
disembark and transfer to Dijon station for the return to Paris. On arrival at
Gare de Lyon you are met by the Afloat in France representative who will assist
you with your baggage.
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