The La Reine Pédauque offers a world of comfort in a romantic style of past years. Cruising with only 8 passengers with four luxurious suites and private bathrooms. For those who sleep late, from bed they can watch the wakes and the green countryside as the barge cruises. On the air-conditioned upper deck you have a cosy salon, an elegant restaurant as well as the ship's bar. Up front all passengers will enjoy the panoramic sun-deck. Relaxing in a chair, you can contemplate the landscape passing-by with an ice cold drink in hand. The real luxury in life is to take time and on this cruise you will enjoy life, without the stress and haste of everyday life.

Everyday your chef delights you from morning to evening. The day begins with a hearty French breakfast, then a traditional Burgundy lunch menu, accompanied with selected wines. During the calm afternoon coffee, tea and pastries are served in the salon. Every detail of your cruise is affectionately prepared by your first class crew who are also English speaking.

There are always Mountain bikes ready for some moments of "Fitness", strolls along the canal tow-path or longer distances.

The barge cruises into the late afternoon, taking you through the heart Burgundy's countryside and picturesque villages, famous for their cultural history and art. Everyday hectic life will rapidly disappear and is replaced by the rhythm of the canal locks. That's the French way of life.

The staff will always be attending to your needs and pampering you in a first class friendly style with genuine hospitality.

At the end of each day's cruise, your travel guide will escort you in the air-conditioned bus on sightseeing tours to discover the country and people of France. Learn the "savoir vivre" of Burgundy, with its famous wines, Roman art, feudal castles and abbeys.

When returning to your barge, happy and content the day's events, there is plenty of time for cocktails before your evening's candle light dinner. This is also a wonderful opportunity to become a connoisseur of French specialities and the grand Burgundy wines. The delightful evening can then close with drinks by the bar together with fellow passengers and new friends.

Day 1, Friday  Pont de Pany to Dijon 
Arrival at Château la Chassagne, Pont de Pany, near Dijon. At 5pm transfer in air-conditioned minibus to the hotel boat. You are welcomed on board with a "Kir Royal" by the crew. An unforgettable cruise is about to begin in Burgundy. Your first exceptional candle light dinner will mark your introduction to regional specialties and wines with great names. The bar and sun deck provide a warm atmosphere to share drinks with fellow passengers. Naturally, all drinks served on board are "all inclusive" and available around the clock.

Day 2, Saturday  Vandenesse to Pont d'Ouche 
The Captain has a hard day's work ahead, with many locks between Vandenesse and the destination of Pont d'Ouche, the navigation is very interesting. A wonderful occasion for you to enjoy the countryside as the barge glides along the canal. While you have a hearty breakfast, La Reine Pedauque leaves the port of Vandenesse and begins to pass through the first locks (there is a total of 45 locks during the weeks cruise). Arriving in the village of Crugey at midday, the chef will enchant you with a typical Burgundy menu. After the lunch time break the barge continues the voyage to the tempo of the canal locks to Pont d'Ouche. When your hotel barge is moored, you will be invited to visit Chateauneuf en Auxois which you passed by today. Walk into this medieval village with its cafes, antique and curiosity shops along the picturesque streets. There is also a fantastic view over the Auxois plains, with lakes and the distant Morvan hills.

Day 3, Sunday  Pont d'Ouche to Gissey sur Ouche
Today the barge cruise will take you into the magnificent Valley of the Ouche, a journey back in time passing through a unique landscape as the canal twists through the narrow valley. You will have many occasions to be sportive with walking and cycling along the tow-path. La Reine Pedauque will pass through the villages of La Buissière sur Ouche, Saint Victor to Gissey sur Ouche. There the barge is moored in a hidden romantic spot, beside the river Ouche and a Gallo Roman bridge, one of the most photographed and painted views. Today the passengers will be taken to a wine degustation in the wine cellar at Château la Chassagne. After diner there will be a great farewell party on board for the passengers who only booked the Mini-Cruise. Passengers and crew will have a lot of fun.

Day 4, Monday   Gissey sur Ouche 
Grande excursion to Beaune for the 7 day cruise passengers
Check out / check in 4-days / 3-nights Mini cruise passengers
Today you will make an excursion to the capital of Burgundy wines, the town of Beaune. You'll be in some of the finest vine yards of France, such as Aloxe Corton, wine tasting some of the greatest Crus, with expert advice from wine Connoisseurs. Lunch is offered in an traditional restaurant, with the vines in the background and dishes to delight your palette. In the afternoon, there is plenty of time to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune built in 1443 and stroll along cobbled streets with boutiques of all kinds. The return to the barge takes you through the "Hautes Côtes" vine yards and past the source of the river Ouche. The chef has prepared a special diner for you and to welcome the new passengers who have booked the Mini Cruise on the second part of your journey.

Day 5, Tuesday  Gissey sur Ouche to Fleurey sur Ouche 
As the valley slowly unfolds, the barge passes through the charming villages of Saint Marie sur Ouche and Pont de Pany. The barge heads on to the village of Fleurey sur Ouche. There are many opportunities to use the mountain bikes and explore the surroundings or a short walk to a nearby café. Once moored in Fleurey sur Ouche there are possibilities to discover more about the region, from Gallo-Roman ruins to feudal castles with dramatic histories. Today the passengers tell the guide where they would like to go: For example la Route des Grand Crus, Clos Vougeot or Nuit Saint Georges.. On returning to the barge, your diner will delight you with carefully prepared dishes and selected wines. Like every other day, typically French so "Bon Appetite".

Day 6, Wednesday  Fleurey sur Ouche to Dijon 
On today's journey the barge will follow the route via Plombières les Dijon. La Reine Pedauque passes beside the "Lac Kir", built for Canon Kir, once mayor of Dijon, after whom the famous aperitif was named. The barge finally arrives in the splendid port of Dijon, near the heart of the city. The ancient palace to the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, Notre Dame, Rue de la Chouette are just some of the splendours of Dijon, the city of a hundred bells. As Dijon is the world's capital of mustard, an assortment of local mustards is offered to you as souvenir. For tonight's cocktails on board you can learn the art of "Sabrage", where you can slash open a Champagne bottle with a sword, like the Dukes of Burgundy did hundreds of years ago. Then everybody will be in the right mood for the grand farewell diner and the remittance of your "Lock Diploma".

Day 7, Thursday Dijon 
After a generous breakfast, passengers leave the boat and are driven back to Château la Chassagne, to the train station or Dijon airport.

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