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Burgundy River Cruise Adventure
8 days, Dijon to Dijon
Itinerary Notes
This itinerary runs in both northbound and southbound directions. Please refer to the Tour Details page for a complete list of departure dates and day by day itinerary.
While it is our intention to follow the itinerary as advertised, some modifications to the itinerary may be needed if water levels become very low. Please note that some excursions and activities may change if it is necessary to modify the vessel route.
For departures that fall over public holidays in France (such as International Workers' Day on May 1, or Bastille Day on July 14), parts of your itinerary may be modified.
Itinerary
Day 1Dijon
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Dijon/Fragnes
Enjoy a free morning to explore Dijon. Opt to visit the Ducal Palace, the local market or go for a mustard tasting. In the afternoon, travel to Fragnes and embark the Daniele.
Enjoy a free morning to explore the capital of the 'Dukes of Burgundy'. Dijon was once second only to Paris as a centre of power in France. The powerful Dukes, made rich from their wine harvest, used their wealth to design a splendidly liveable city. Take time to discover the covered and open air market, the Old Town and the Ducal Palace.
Free Time
Enjoy a free morning to explore Dijon. With its beautiful medieval and Renaissance buildings, the lively centre is perfect for strolling through in the morning sunshine, and the locals will be happy to help you practice your French if you want to do some shopping!
Private Vehicle
Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Fragnes/Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Cycle along the Côte de Beaune, stopping at villages and vineyards along the way. Explore the vineyard of Puligny Montrachet and Meursault while stopping to sample some wines. This mostly flat ride is an ideal way to experience quintessential Burgundy. Opt for lunch in town before returning to the barge near Verdun-sur-le-Doubs.
Interested in a smoother ride? Ask the barge staff about upgrading your bicycle to an e-bike for today.
Côte de Beaune Cycling: Chagny to Chalon-sur-Saône
Cycle to the beautiful town of Meursault, before stopping in Puligny-Montrachet for lunch. Continue to the Chateau de Chassigny-Montrachet for a guided wine tour of the cellars before meeting the barge in Chalon-sur-Saône.
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Verdun-sur-le-Doubs/Seurre
Spend the morning discovering the area around Verdun on foot. Return to the barge and continue towards Seurre with free time to explore.
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 5Seurre/Auxonne
Arrive to St-Jean and visit the town. Enjoy free time to explore and opt for lunch in town. Continue cruising to Auxonne with time to relax on board and watch the idyllic scenery glide by.
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Saint-Jean-de-Losne Visit
One of the capitals for the river barging world, Saint-Jean-de-Losne is located at a crossroads of waterways. The local cafés are still often occupied by regulars of the canal barges and riverboats, so grab a table and get to know the locals. Relax in the sunshine with a glass of wine, opt to take part in a guided tour of the town, or visit a museum.
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Auxonne/Longecourt-en-Plaine
Explore Auxonne continuing to Longecourt. Walk along the canal and visit villages along the way. Opt to take one of the bikes from the barge and cycle to Longecourt. Opt to visit the castle and gardens or enjoy a coffee while the barge catches up.
If you chose to walk or cycle along the barge route, visit the castle and gardens, explore the villages along the way or enjoy a coffee.
Longecourt-en-Plaine Excursion
The charming little town of Longecourt-en-Plaine is easily accessible right from the canal. Wander through the quiet streets and enjoy tasting some local produce at the town hall. This is quintessential French village life at it's best, so soak up the atmosphere and practice your French with the locals!
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | LunchDay 7Longecourt-en-Plaine/Dijon
Enjoy a full day of biking through vineyards and villages to reach Dijon. Depart Longecourt and cycle to Gevrey Chambertin, a small but well known Burgundy village. Enjoy wine tasting at the Château de Marsannay and continue to Cote du Nuit before meeting the barge in Dijon. This mostly flat route is the best way to see quintessential Burgundy.
Côte de Nuits Cycling Excursion with Wine Tasting - From Dijon
Leave the river behind and cycle through the Côte de Nuits region along the Route des Grands Crus - famous for the Grand Cru Burgundy wine that is produced here. Along the way, pass through the small, picturesque villages such as Chenôve, Marsannay-la-Côte, Couchey, Fixin, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Chambolle-Musigny. Stop for lunch, and a wine tasting and cellar tour in the quaint village of Vougeot. After lunch, opt to visit the famous Château du Clos de Vougeot, where one of the world's most expensive wines is produced. Continue cycling the last stretch of this beautiful route before meeting the barge in Longecourt-en-Plaine, and sit down to a well-deserved dinner on deck.
Danièle Riverboat
Hop aboard and float on to the next stop.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Dijon
After breakfast, catch the group transfer to the train station in Dijon. Tour ends on arrival.
Trains departing from Dijon can be booked after 10am and flights from Paris can be booked from 7pm.
If you're flying out of Paris today, please note that it is approx 340km away. The group will be dropped off at the Dijon train station in the morning – we recommend not booking flights until the evening to allow enough time to travel to Paris.