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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016)

'Belmond Amaryllis' carries guests on two routes in Burgundy, one cruising the Burgundy Canal exclusively and one combining the River Saône and Canal du Centre. Whichever you choose, this lovely barge carries you past lush scenery to charming villages and historic sites. In the Côte d'Or, visit Château du Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of the prestigious Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin. In Dijon, stroll the market on a walking tour that includes the Ducal Palace and famous mustard shop. This barge operates a special "Semaine des Grands Crus" departure each year which is open to individual bookings and offers the opportunity to sample the very finest Burgundian wine.

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30th Nov -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) Meet in Paris for a PrivateDriver Transfer to Dijon. On arrival,continue to ‘Belmond Amaryllis,’ where awelcome reception awaits. There istime to relax before your first gourmetdinner on board.
1st Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) In the Côte d'Or today, visit Château du Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin - whose special label is awarded annually to the finest local vintages. Enjoy a special tasting, followed by lunch on board the barge and an afternoon cruise along the peaceful Burgundy Canal to Longecourt-en-Plaine.
2nd Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) In Dijon this morning, strollthe market with a walking tour thatincludes the Ducal Palace and mustardshop. Back on board ‘Belmond Amaryllis,’ cruiseto St-Jean-de-Losne, the barge capital ofFrance, where there is time to explorethe bustling port before dinner.
3rd Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) On the Saône Rivertoday, cruise to Seurre for lunchashore. Then discover Beaune with itsfascinating medieval charity hospital,Hôtel-Dieu. After a wine tasting,continue cruising to Chalon-sur-Saône for a walking tour of this lovelyBurgundian-style river town.
4th Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) Enter the Canal du Centretoday, with excellent opportunities forwalking or cycling on the towpath enroute to the overnight mooring at Rully.After lunch, visit the estate of Châteaude Germolles, one of the last residencesof the Dukes of Burgundy.
5th Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) Enjoy a last leisurely cruiseto St-Léger-sur-Dheune this morning.Later travel to Château de Marguerite deBourgogne, a fortified castle dating fromthe 13th century. After a tour and winetasting, return to ‘Belmond Amaryllis’ for a finalgala dinner on board.
6th Dec -0001
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'Belmond Amaryllis'- Burgundy Canal, Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) After breakfast, a PrivateDriver Transfer to Paris brings yourjourney to an end.

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