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 Barges Representative who escorts you on your transfer to Escommes, a delightful mooring on the Canal de Bourgogne, 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. Take a brief cocktail cruise and, later that evening; enjoy your first dining experience on board.

Monday: Dijon to Escommes
Visit L'Abbeye de Fontenay
After breakfast, enjoy your first day of cruising on the Canal du Bourgogne. Small-unspoiled villages and green, forested hills provide the traveler with exceptional views from the deck. After lunch your guide takes you to visit l’Abbaye de Fontenay, one of the oldest Cistercian monasteries in Europe, making a stop on your way back at the hilltop village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.

Tuesday: Escommes to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Visit Clos de Vougeot.
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. This afternoon visit the “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or vintages.

Wednesday: Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Dijon
Visit Beaune.
Enjoy a scenic drive this morning through the vineyards of the Côtes de Beaune. We are treating you to lunch off the barge today - in one of the area's romantic wine villages! This afternoon your guide takes you to visit Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, and the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospice de Beaune.

Thursday: Dijon to Longecourt
Visit wine villages and Chateau de 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. You have the opportunity to see a family run winery and to sample wines that may never reach your corner of the world. After lunch, visit the Château de Longecourt.

Friday: Longecourt to St-Jean-de-Losne
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-de-Losne. Meanwhile the chef is preparing a gala dinner for your last evening on board.

Saturday: Return 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 the Afloat in France representative who will assist you with your luggage.

Please note: The day to day itinerary described below is a typical cruise. However, on any one cruise the moorings may change and the places visited may vary depending on the season and guest preferences

2009 Rates

Whole Boat Charter:
$32,999 - 6 passengers
$34,999 - 7 passengers
$37,999 - 8 passengers