Hirondelle
Escommes
to St Jean de Losne
Burgundy
The
day to day itinerary described below is a sample of a typical cruise on the Hirondelle. However, on any one cruise, the moorings may change, there may be
fewer or more excursions, the places visited may vary depending on the season
and the passenger preferences. Because there are a limited number of passengers
on any of our vessels the guide can tailor the itinerary in accordance with the
passengers’ wishes.
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 barge
guide who escorts you on your transfer to
Escommes, where you board the barge for your cruise through
Burgundy
. A
champagne reception gives you a chance to meet the crew.
A cocktail cruise introduces you to the delights of cruising. Later that
evening; enjoy your first dining experience on board.
Monday – Cruise to La Bussière.
Visit Châteauneuf en Auxois.
After breakfast, enjoy your first day
cruising on the Canal de Bourgogne. Small-unspoiled villages and green, forested
hills provide the traveler with exceptional views from the deck.
This afternoon, visit the lovely hill-top
village
of
Châteauneuf
en Auxois.
Tuesday
– Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche. Tour Beaune.
Relax on-board this morning as the barge
is cruising toward the charming
village
of
Fleurey
sur Ouche. Enjoy lunch on board while the
boat continues cruising. After lunch your guide takes you to visit Beaune,
capital of the wine region of
Burgundy
and the famous Hôtel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune.
Wednesday – Cruise to
Dijon
. Visit La Bussière and Chateau de Commarin.
Enjoy a scenic cruise this morning along
the canal. Visit the Abbey la Bussière
built in the 12th century under the guidance of the Cistercian monks
from
Cluny
. After a stroll in the
grounds we have lunch in the one Michelin star restaurant. In the afternoon we
visit the Château de Commarin, an interesting castle that has been continuously
occupied since it was built in the 14th century.
Thursday - Cruise to Longecourt. Visit
Clos de Vougeot and Longecourt.
Today, your guide has planned a visit to
the Côte d’Or, planted with vines that produce some of the world’s most
famous wines. View charming villages and visit some of the finest wine producers
in
France
. Visit
the Clos de Vougeot, a medieval chateau surrounded by vineyards.
This is the head quarters of the Chevaliers du tastevin, whose special
label is awarded annually to the finest
Cote
d’Or vintages. On the way
back to the barge visit the Château de Longecourt.
Friday - Cruise to
St Jean
. Visit
Dijon
.
This morning your guide takes you on a
walking tour of
Dijon
. Visit the
Ducal
Palace
, the market and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. During the day the barge
slowly makes its way to its final mooring at
St Jean
. Meanwhile
the chef is preparing a gala dinner for your last evening on board.
Saturday -
Dijon
to
Paris
.
After breakfast disembark the barge and
transfer to
Dijon
station. Board the TGV to Paris, Gare de
Lyon, where you are met by our
representative who will assist you with your luggage.
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