Itinerary
Day 1 Dijon St-Julien-sur-Dheune
You are met in Dijon and transferred by air-conditioned minibus to Finesse for a champagne welcome and the opportunity to meet the crew. Then there is time to wander along the towpath and admire the classic Burgundy scenery before dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 2 St-Julien-sur-Dheune
This morning, begin your voyage through Southern Burgundy along the Canal du Centre through undulating countryside to moor at the little village of St-Leger-sur-Dheune. Descend a series of 11 locks while cruising past the villages along the way. After lunch on board, visit the 14th century Château de Germolles, the best preserved of the residences of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its ducal chapel, medieval wall paintings and romantic gardens Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 3 St-Léger-sur-Dheune Remigny
This morning, we visit Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Taste vin (translates as "Fraternity of Knights of the Wine-Tasting Cup"), who award aspecial prized label to the finest Côte d‘Or vintages every year. Continue along the Routes des Grands Cru through the Côte de Nuits,before returning to Finesse for lunch followed by an afternoon cruise with perfect opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpath en route,to our mooring near the village of Rully. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 4 Remigny Rully
After breakfast, set off on a drive through the Côte de Beaune vineyards to the town of Beaune itself, capital of Burgundy wine country where you will visit the fascinating 15th century Hôtel-Dieu Hospice and explore the quaint shops of the town, before enjoying a gastronomic lunch in the heart of Puligny & Chassagne Montrachet vineyards at the restaurant Le Montrachet. After lunch, return to the barge for an afternoon cruise past the charming little town of Chagny, to our mooring near the village of Rully. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 5 Rully Fragnes
This morning, continue your cruise along the Canal du Centre at a leisurely pace to moor at the village of Fragnes. There are perfect opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpath en route. In the afternoon you will be escorted on a winery tour and private tasting to the delightful 17th century Château de Chamirey in Mercurey, owned by the Devillard family for five generations. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Day 6 Fragnes St-Jean-de-Losne
This morning, the barge leaves the winding canal to join the peaceful River Saône, passing delightful little ports such as Seurre and Verdun-sur-le-Doubs en route, to arrive at St-Jean-de-Losne. After lunch on board, we visit Clos de Vougeot***, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin (translates as “Fraternity of Knights of the Wine-Tasting Cup”), who award a special prized label to the finest Côte d‘Or vintages every year. You will have the opportunity to pay homage at the fields of Romanée Conti before returning to Finesse. Farewell Dinner on Board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge Finesse in a Suite.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included. ***On Friday afternoon, charter groups might wish to visit Dijon with its Cathedral and mustard shops instead of Clos de Vougeot. This can be discussed with the Captain once onboard.
Day 7 St-Jean-de-Losne Dijon
After breakfast, you are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to your choice of location in Dijon.
