Amaryllis

Dijon to St Leger (Chagny)

Burgundy & Franche-Comté

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 Afloat in France 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 on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Later that evening, experience your first dinner on board.

Monday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Château de Longecourt.
This morning enjoy your first cruise on the canal.  Once moored in Longecourt visit the wonderful Chateau de Longecourt which has been owned by the same family since 1631.  It has been beautifully decorated through the centuries and is rich in history. Some ‘graffiti’ can be found in the stables, left behind by the American pilots who stayed there during World War II.

Tuesday - Visit Dijon . Cruise to St. Jean de Losne.
After breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon to visit the market, the Grey Poupon mustard shop and the Ducal Palace (or enjoy some shopping time). Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise. The barge leaves the Canal de Bourgogne and enters the River Saône for tonight’s mooring in St. Jean de Losne, the barging capital of France .  Take some time this evening or early tomorrow to stroll around the port and see the many working and pleasure barges.

  Wednesday - Visit Beaune. Cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône.
Continue to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to Seurre. Relax on board and enjoy the passing scenery. Today, you take lunch off the barge at Levernois, a Relais & Châteaux hotel.  In the afternoon, discover Beaune, the capital of the wine region of Burgundy . Enjoy a visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune and a wine tasting.   Reboard the boat in Chalon-sur-Saône.  Your guide takes you on a walking tour of the pedestrian area in Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the Burgundian style river towns and one of the major cities of the Saône Valley .

Thursday - Cruise to Rully. Visit Château de Germolles. 
The barg e cruises upstream for a short distance and leaves the River Saône by clearing the lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Now you are back into the canal environment where you may disembark the barge at each lock, bicycle alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge. After lunch, visit the Château de Germolles, the only remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy. Tonight it is back to a countryside mooring in Rully.

Friday - Visit Couches and the Château Marguerite de Bourgogne. Cruise to St. Léger.
A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside. The barge cruises to St. Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre while your guide takes you to the 11^th century Château Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, for a tour and wine tasting. Back on board the chef is preparing a memorable feast for your farewell gala dinner.

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