Luxuriate on your own private vessel as you drift languidly through the lush, vineyard-covered countryside of Burgundy, perhaps sipping a glass of Champagne before a gourmet prepared by your onboard chef. This charter-only barge offers two routes in Burgundy: one cruising the Burgundy Canal exclusively and one combining the Burgundy Canal with the River Saône and Canal du Centre. Theme itineraries can be arranged for groups with special interests, such as wine appreciation or cooking.
Time | Event | Description |
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30th Nov -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | Meet at the Paris hotel chosen by the group for a Private Driver Transfer to ‘Belmond Fleur de Lys,’ moored in Vandenesse-en-Auxois. A welcome reception awaits, with time to relax before a first delicious dinner on board. |
1st Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | Cruise the lovely Canalde Bourgogne this morning, passingforested hills and unspoiled villages.After lunch, visit 18th-century Châteaude Pommard, the largest privately ownedvineyard in Burgundy, for a memorabletour and tasting. |
2nd Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | Relax on board today asthe barge cruises to the charmingcanal-side village of La Bussière. InBeaune, the region’s wine capital, tourHôtel-Dieu, a famous 15th-centurycharity hospital. |
3rd Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | After breakfast, cruiseto Gissey for an excursion to the Abbeyde la Bussière, dating from the 12thcentury. Stroll the lovely grounds beforea gourmet lunch in the Michelin-starredrestaurant. Return to the barge by wayof the hilltop village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. |
4th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | Today ‘Belmond Fleur de Lys’cruises through the impressive Côte d’Orregion, planted with vines that producesome of the world’s best wines. Visitmedieval Château du Clos de Vougeotto observe the winemaking process andenjoy a tasting. |
5th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | In Dijon, the historical capitalof Burgundy, enjoy a walking tour thatincludes the Ducal Palace, market andmustard shop. Cruise this afternoonwhile the on-board chef prepares afestive gala dinner to end the week. |
6th Dec -0001 at | 'Belmond Fleur de Lys'- Burgundy Canal Saône River & Canal du Centre (2016) | After breakfast, a PrivateDriver Transfer to Paris marks the endof your journey. |