Sunday, Day 1 - Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune
Guests are met at Le Creusot TGV railway station (Alternative pick up points available such as Dijon hotel/train station) in the afternoon and taken by mini bus to La Vie en Rose, which is moored on the tranquil Canal du Centre in the pretty village of Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune. Champagne Welcome and dinner in the evening gives us the opportunity to chat about the coming weeks itinerary, while you gently unwind from your journey.
Monday, Day 2 - Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune
The day begins with a cruise to the village of Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune which will be our mooring for the evening. After a lunch aboard La Vie en Rose, we visit by mini bus the famous « Château de Couches » known as the « Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne ». It is a magnificent XIIe Century fortress classified as "Monument Historique" which presents all the different phases of its building from end XIe up to XIXe. On the way back to La Vie en Rose, we will go through the charming 3 villages of Maranges and of course a tasting of the unique Maranges Appellation!
We will end this first magical day in a local auberge to discover the regional cooking (not included).
Tuesday, Day 3 - Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune to Santenay
We depart Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune for a leisurely cruise to the village of Santenay, which nestles amongst the famous vineyards and preserved landscape of the Southern Côte de Beaune. This morning we will take the «Route des Grands Crus» from Santenay up to the Village of Pommard.
Today for lunch, you will be introduced to Le Cellier Volnaysien (not included) a restaurant very appreciated by local people. Located in the heart of the Cote de Beaune, this authentic restaurant & wine cellar with a unique selection of local estate-grown wines, welcomes you in a one-of-a-kind setting where you will discover Burgundy's traditional cuisine.
After lunch, we depart for a special visit of the wonderful Château de Rully. This medieval fortress built in the 12th century has been in the same family since its origin...The current owner will be your private guide and he will tell you the history of his ancestors. We will finish the tour by a wine tasting in the old kitchen of the Chateau. We return to La Vie en Rose for a restful evening and dinner on board.
Wednesday, Day 4 - Santenay to Chagny
We start the day with a short cruise to the town of Chagny where we will moor for the evening. After a relaxing breakfast we depart for the historic town of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. Today is the market day and our visit will include the historic (with a private guide) Hospices de Beaune and the Hotel Dieu, built in the XVe century. For lunch we propose the restaurant Le Conty (not included) a wonderful dining place with a pleasant cellar atmosphere.
We will dedicate the afternoon for a wine tasting at the famous Patriarche Cellars. These cellars are the longest in Burgundy, and the history of the wine merchant’s is one of the oldest. We return to La Vie en Rose through the vineyards for a restful evening and dinner on board.
Thursday, Day 5 - Chagny to Fragnes
This morning we continue with our cruise towards Fragnes, ideally situated to discover the "Côte Chalonnaise", where we will moor for the evening. In the south of the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise propose ruby-coloured red wine and delicate white wine of great renown coming from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Aligoté. After lunch taken on board, we have arranged a private tasting at The Château de Chamirey in Mercurey. The Devillard family owner of the Château, old acquaintance of the Captain family will give you a warm welcome. After the tasting you might also wish to enjoy a short drive to discover the magnificent views offered by this region.
This evening you will enjoy a dinner taken ashore (not included) in a local auberge or, if you wish a Gastronomic Experience, you might appreciate the restaurant Lameloise the only Michelin 3 stars *** restaurant in Burgundy, icon of the French cuisine.
Friday, Day 6 - Fragnes to Seurre
This morning we take a short car ride to the town of Chalon-sur-Saône (the birthplace of the photography). Chalon has a Cathedral with a lovely square surrounded by medieval buildings. A is it market day today, the square filled with fruit and vegetables stalls and the other streets littered with all sorts of market traders selling a plethora of goods. A real insight into french life. We return to La Vie en Rose for lunch and a leisurely cruise to the village of Seurre. This evening your farewell meal starts with cocktails and canapés on the deck overlooking the Saône river.
Saturday, Day 7 - Seurre
After a last breakfast, guests are taken by our private chauffeur to Le Creusot TGV railway station in good time to catch their train.
(Alternative return points available such as Dijon hotel/train station)
Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates
The cruise program has been set-up in order to optimize the mini-bus transit time but the visits during the week can be tailored to the Guest’s wishes, such as visit of Dijon or Clos de Vougeot
La Vie En Rose
In her previous life, La Vie En Rose was a "floating home" based in the center of Paris for 17 years, where she was owned and lived by the American Actor Sterling Hayden. Following a total refit and a conversion into a Hotel Barge, La Vie en Rose has three well appointed en-suit...Rates are for 6 nights (Sunday departure to following Saturday); Individual cabin bookings available on select dates only. Please contact us for more details
Half Board Cruise Program features 4 meals at passenger expense at local restaurants. Full Board includes all meals from Sunday dinner through Saturday breakfast
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