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Saturday, Paris/Dijon/Vandenesse
en Auxois D
Meeting point: 11:30am at the Hôtel Regina in Paris. Transfer
to the Gare de Lyon for the TGV high speed train to Dijon in 1st
class seating .The Litote air conditioned motor coach is waiting
to transfer you to the Litote, moored in the Village of Vandenesse
en Auxois. You are welcomed aboard with champagne, presentation
of the crew and a late afternoon cruise to the hamlet of La Repe.
Sunday, Vandenesse en Auxois/Chateauneuf
en Auxois/Pont d’Ouche BLD
Morning we have an excursion to the elegant 15th century Chateau
de Commarin. Still privately owned, the chateau is notable for
its beautiful furnishings and a unique collection of Renaissance
heraldic tapestries. Afterwards we pay a visit to the medieval
village of Chateauneuf en Auxois before returning to Litote for
lunch. This afternoon we cruise along the Burgundy canal to the
village of Pont d’Ouche for overnight mooring. There is pleasant
walking and cycling along the towpath.
Monday, Pont d’Ouche/Mersault/La Bussiere
BLD
After breakfast, we drive over the hills of the Ouche valley to
the famous wine producing town of Mersault. A visit to a private
cellar has been arranged, with wine tasting and a chance to sample
some of the most prestigious wines of this area. We return to
Litote in time for a delicious lunch and then begin cruising through
one of the most attractive stretches of the Burgundy canal to
La Bussiere. We moor a short distance from the abbey which is
well worth a visit.
Tuesday, La Bussiere/Dijon/Gissey sur
Ouche BLD
This morning is market day in Dijon, capital of Burgundy and after
a guided visit of the historical center, there is time to stroll
through the picturesque covered market, the largest in Burgundy.
We return to Litote and cruise to the village of Gissey sur Ouche.
Wednesday, Gissey sur Ouche/Pont de
Pany/Hospice/Fleurey sur Ouche BLD
A morning cruise, passing through some delightful villages with
lots of opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpaths brings
us to Pont de Pany. After lunch, an excursion to Beaune, the wine
capital of Burgundy and also home to the fabulous 15th century
Hospice and its splendid glazed tile roof, the finest example
of Burgundian/Flemish architecture in existence. We return to
Litote moored in Fleurey sur Ouche.
Thursday, Fleurey sur Ouche/Velars/Plombieres/Clos
de Vougeot/Dijon BLD
This morning we cruise through the small towns of Velars and Plombieres,
passing alongside lake Kir before arriving into the port of Dijon,
close to the heart of the city. This afternoon, an excursion to
Clos de Vougeot where wine was being produced as early as the
12th century, followed by a private wine tasting. We return to
Dijon and this evening is our farewell Gala Dinner on board.
Friday, Dijon/Paris B
After breakfast, transfer to the railroad station for the TGV
train back to Paris
Note: The route is run in reverse on alternate weeks. Excursions/mooring places and the route may be modified due to unforeseen circumstances. All itineraries subject to change without notice.
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