Meandering Along the Burgundy, Saône and Centre Canal (port-to-port cruise)

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Meandering Along the Burgundy, Saône and Centre Canal (port

to-port cruise)



Tour Description:

From Dijon to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, join us for a unique journey along the Burgundy canal to discover cities with unconditional charm. Visit Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its Musée de la Batellerie, recounting the history of navigation, and taste* regional products and wines in Santenay. Do not miss out on Chalon-sur-Saône, beautiful city of art and history, and hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde for some gorgeous panoramas: take advantage of this relaxing yet cultural and gourmet cruise that will not fail to surprise you!

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 06 Jul 24 — Friday 12 Jul 24Starting at $2,841 Get a Quote
Thursday 27 Mar 25 — Wednesday 02 Apr 25Starting at $3,825 Get a Quote
Thursday 10 Apr 25 — Wednesday 16 Apr 25Starting at $3,825 Get a Quote


ITINERARY

DIJON
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. in Dijon. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

DIJON - LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE
This morning will be spent cruising. Take advantage of this first day cruising to relax and admire the beautiful Burgundy scenery, or to walk or bike alongside the boat on the canal's bicycle path (1). In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll return on board in Longecourt-en-Plaine.

LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE - SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE
This morning will be spent cruising. As we travel, you are free to bike along the Doubs River at any time by taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the afternoon, join us on a tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne. We'll explore monuments that tell the story of the city's prestigious past, such as the monument commemorating the Siege of 1636, and the Hôtel-Dieu, which was a charitable hospital founded in 1658 and is surrounded by intricately wrought iron railings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The visit will end with a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy.

SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE - CHALON-SUR-SAONE
This morning will be spent cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saone. As we cruise, you'll admire the Saône River's hilly banks and typical local houses perched on its hillsides. Feel free to ride alongside the boat taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the afternoon, join us on a tour of Chalon-sur-Saône, birthplace of Joseph Nicéphore Niepce, one of the inventors of photography.

CHALON-SUR-SAONE - CHAGNY
This morning will be spent cruising towards Chagny. This is the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the hillside scenery and rolling meadows along our route. We'll set out for a hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde. We'll discover the imposing chalk cliffs carved out by the Cozanne River which created a blind valley, where a waterfall over 80 feet high adds a touch of wonder.

CHAGNY - SANTENAY - SAINT-LEGER-SUR-DHEUNE
We'll set off towards Santenay, a wine village with a priceless historical and natural heritage, which we will reach during the morning. We'll set off from the ship and walk to the center of Santenay, a charming little wine-producing village. Join us for a wine tasting* session at one of the 38 wine producers' in the village. In the afternoon, we'll cruise towards Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune. Relax and admire the passing lush landscapes. Late in the afternoon, we'll arrive in St. Leger-sur-Dheune. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.

SAINT-LEGER-SUR-DHEUNE - Dijon(2)
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer(2) to Dijon, arriving late in the morning. End of our services.