Amaryllis

Dijon to Escommes

Burgundy

Sunday – Paris to Dijon .
Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the Afmaryllis guide who escorts you on your transfer to Dijon ’s Port du Canal where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy .  A champagne reception welcomes you and gives you a chance to meet the crew.  A delicious dinner is served later that evening.

Monday - Cruise to Fleurey-sur- Ouche. Visit Clos de Vougeot.
As you leave Dijon the canal turns to the southwest and follows the river Ouche where small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide you with exceptional views from the deck. This afternoon’s excursion is a dégustation in Vougeot and a visit to “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards.  This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or vintages. The barge moors for the night in Fleury-sur-Ouche, a small village where you may enjoy a stroll.

  Tuesday – Cruise to Gissey.  Visit Dijon .
After breakfast, while the barge cruises to Gissey, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon including a visit to the Ducal Palace , the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon’s cruise to the charming village of Gissey .

Wednesday - Cruise to La Bussière. Visit Château de Commarin.
Mid-morning, you disembark the boat for a visit to l’Abbaye de la Bussière, which was built in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks from Citeaux. Enjoy a tour of the grounds and have lunch in the one Michelin star restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Château de Commarin, an interesting castle that has been continuously occupied since it was built in the 14^th century.

Thursday – Cruise to Pont d’Ouche.  Visit Beaune.
Enjoy a beautiful morning cruise through the rolling hills of the Ouche Valley to Pont d’Ouche. After another delicious lunch your guide escorts you to Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy . Visit the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune and then have the opportunity to sample some of the local wines.

Friday - Cruise to Escommes.  Visit Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.
Cruise to Escommes. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.  Both the village and the château have a long and interesting history. This is followed by a tour of the stunning surrounding countryside, and the opportunity to see the entrance to the 2 mile long canal tunnel and the largest of the reservoirs which feed the Burgundy canal.  Meanwhile the chef is preparing a feast for your farewell dinner.

Saturday – Dijon - Paris .
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de Lyon, where you are met by the Afloat in France representative who will assist you with your luggage.