BARGE CRUISE: Available from DIJON, departure every friday , you can also cumulate the cruise with a stay in the Loire or Burgundy.
REINE PENAUQUE Boat can be also rented entirely for 12 persons.
Itinerary of the cruise:
Day 1: Friday
Arrival at Château la Chassagne, Pont de Pany, near Dijon. At 5pm transfer in air-conditioned minibus to the hotel boat. A warm welcome aboard from the captain and crew with a Kir-Royal cocktail - the start to a unique and memorable stay in Burgundy. The captain takes us on a visit to Dijon and when we get back to the boat it is time for our first candlelight dinner served with regional wines. The evening is brought to a pleasant close in the friendly atmosphere of the bar where all drinks are on the house.
Day 2: Saturday
While we are having breakfast La Reine Pédauque and MS Niagara leave Dijon and head for the first of a total of 45 locks. We make our way along Lake Kir with its leisure facilities via Plombieres to Velars sur Ouche. Guests are free to leave the boat at any of the picturesque locks and to continue on foot or bicycle along the towpath to the next one. After a break for lunch, we
continue on our leisurely way before reaching Fleurey sur Ouche, where we will moor for the night. Depending on your mood, you may wish to take part in the entertainment program, but whatever you decide, food and drink will be at its French best!
Day 3: Sunday
The third day brings us into the heart of Burgundy, into the glorious Ouche Valley. Comfortably seated on the sun deck, we will travel back through time to an unhurried world, past the enchanting village of Pont de Pany and Château la Chassagne, and past Ste. Marie sur Ouche. We finally tie up in Gissey and set out to explore the surrounding countryside in the company of the captain.
Day 4: Monday
After a copious breakfast, we take leave of passengers who have booked only three nights and set
off on a day's excursion with the captain to Beaune. Here we will visit the world-famous Hospices and the Collegiate Church of Notre Dame. We go wine-tasting in a wine-grower's cellar and have lunch in a typical French restaurant. Back on board we will meet our new guests who have joined us for the remaining cruise.
Day 5: Tuesday
In the morning La Reine Pédauque and MS Niagara up anchor and get underway to Saint Victor and
La Bussiere where a visit to the Cistercian abbey is an absolute must. After lunch we continue our cruise past Veuvey on our way to today's destination: Pont d'Ouche. There's enough time for an outing to the medieval hillside village of Château-neuf en Auxois which we will see again from the boat the next day.
Day 6: Wednesday
Very hard work for the captain today mastering the numerous locks between Pont d'Ouche and
Vandenesse. For passengers it is the last chance to sit back and soak up the beauty of the
surroundings. In the evening you are guests at the captain's table for a farewell gala dinner at which you will be presented with your lock diplomas.
Day 7: Thursday>
After a generous breakfast, passengers leave the boat and are driven back to Château la Chassagne, to the train station or Dijon airport.
| Category |
description of cabins |
7 days / 6 nights Friday - Thursday |
4 days / 3 nights Friday - Monday - Thursday |
| 1 |
Passenger Class - 2 beds, shower/WC |
€2,615 |
€1,410 |
| 2 |
Pullman Suite - 2 beds, shower/WC |
€2,795 |
€1,495 |
| 3 |
Royal Suite - 2 beds, shower/WC |
€2,975 |
€1,590 |
| * |
Supplement for single cabin |
€450 |
€270 |
