Burgundy - Beaune Barge Cruise

Lush vineyards and quaint villages

Cruise the rivers and canals of France aboard a luxury 8-passenger barge-hotel (7days - 6 nights). This river boat travels some of the most peaceful and beautiful waterways in Europe: Canal de Bourgogne, Canal du Centre and the River Saône. On this classic cruise you will travel through the famed wine region of Côte d'Or, where some legendary Grands Crus and Premiers Crus originate. You will recognize wine labels such as Meursault, Montrachet, Clos de Vougeot, Pommard and Santenay, and you will sample local wines that are rarely available outside France.

The barge has large panoramic windows and offers a luxury interior with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XVI furniture, complimented by occasional tables from Li Puma of Florence.

TYPICAL BARGE CRUISE ITINERARIES
(Group charters only - actual programs may vary)

Sunday Departures	Barge Cruise Route
Apr 6 & 27, May 4 & 11 Jun 1, Jul 6 - Aug 10, Aug 31 Sep 21, Oct 26	Dijon - St Leger
Apr 13 & 20, Jun 22 & 29 Aug 17 & 24 Sep 28 - Oct 19	Dijon - Escommes
May 18 & 25, Sep 7 & 14	St Leger - Dole
Jun 8 & 15	Lyon - Dijon

On alternate weeks, some cruises run in the reverse direction. All cruise routes are subject to change without notice.

Included

• Accommodations with private bathroom
• All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
• Wine with lunch and dinner and bar drinks on board
• Sightseeing tours and entrance fees as specified
• Round-trip transfers via first class TGV (high-speed train) from/to Paris Gare de Lyon station

Not Included

• Transportation to/from start/end points in Paris
• Health and travel insurance
• Barge crew gratuities (suggested 5% of cruise price)
• Personal expenses
• Optional activities when available
• Other items not specifically listed under "Included"

Barge Features

• 4 cabins can be set up as twin or double (8 passengers)
• Cabin 1 (upper deck): 11' 9" x 11' 3"
  bath 8' 7"x 5' 6" with shower
• Cabin 2 (lower deck): 15" 3" x 11' 7"
  bath 8' 8"x 5' 8" with bathtub
  
• Cabin 3 (lower deck): 14' 8" x 15'
  bath 11' 8"x 5 with shower
• Cabin 4 (lower deck): 14' 8" x 15'
  bath 9' 5"x 6' with bathtub
  
• 5/6 crew members
• Size: 129 ft. x 17.5 ft.
  
• Air conditioning

This river boat is for private charters only. Various themes can be arranged to fit the specific interests of each group.

  

We have personally visited the Burgundy region of France where this river boat cruise takes place. See pictures from our trips:

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