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Finesse, Classic Cruise in Southern Burgundy ex St Julien sur Dheune to Chalon-sur-Saone

Cruise Finesse, Classic Cruise in Southern Burgundy ex St Julien sur Dheune to Chalon-sur-Saone
Cruise Line European Waterways
Ship Finesse
Destination EU Rivers
Brief Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from St Julien sur Dheune to St Jean de Losne aboard Finesse.
Type of Cruise River
Departure Date 21 Apr 2024
Cruise Description 6 Night Cruise sailing from St Julien sur Dheune to St Jean de Losne aboard Finesse.

Sunday, Day 1 St-Julien-sur-Dheune
Embark Finesse for a Champagne Welcome and the opportunity to meet the crew. Then there is time to wander along the towpath and admire the classic Burgundy scenery before dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 St-Julien-sur-Dheune to St-Léger-sur-Dheune
This morning, we begin our voyage through Southern Burgundy along the Canal du Centre through undulating countryside to moor at the little village of St-Leger-sur-Dheune. We descend a series of 11 locks while cruising past the villages along the way. After lunch on board, we visit the 14th century Château de Germolles, the best preserved of the residences of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its ducal chapel, medieval wall paintings and romantic gardens Dinner on board.
 
Tuesday, Day 3 St-Léger-sur-Dheune to Remigny
This morning, we head to Autun, founded by the Romans as Augustodunum it has retained many of its original Antique monuments such as Roman gates, ruins of a Temple and a 17,000 seat amphitheatre. We return to the barge for lunch, then we cruise to the rural setting of Remigny, passing along the route picturesque Burgundian villages such as the famous wine-producing village of Santenay. Dinner on board.
 
Wednesday, Day 4 Remigny to Rully
After breakfast, we set off on a drive through the UNESCO-listed Côte de Beaune vineyards to the town of Beaune itself, which is the capital of Burgundy’s wine country. Our first stop will be a visit to the oldest winemakers in Burgundy, Maison Champey. Guests will enjoy a private tour of the wine cellars and experience a wine tasting, learning from an expert about the production of the region’s finest Premier and Grand Cru wines. A private lunch is served in a unique dining venue, which has been created from one of the winery’s historic large wooden wine vats or “cuves”. We then we go on to visit the stunning 15th century Hôtel-Dieu Hospice and return to the barge for an afternoon cruise past the charming little town of Chagny, to our mooring near the village of Rully. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 Rully to Fragnes
This morning, we continue our cruise along the Canal du Centre at a leisurely pace to moor at the village of Fragnes. There are perfect opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpath en route. In the afternoon we escort you on a winery tour and private tasting to the delightful Domaine Chanzy, one of Burgundy’s must-see wine estates thanks to its 80 hectares of vines growing over the three Burgundy hillsides. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Fragnes to Chalon-sur-Saone
This morning, we make our final cruise of the week, passing through the last lock on the canal which lowers us an impressive 35 feet. We then head out onto the peaceful River Saône and turn downstream to our mooring at Chalon-sur-Saône with its elegant waterfront, imposing cathedral and opportunities for some last shopping. After lunch on board, we visit Clos de Vougeot***, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin (translates as “Fraternity of Knights of the Wine-Tasting Cup”), who award a special prized label to the finest Côte d‘Or vintages every year. Continue along the Route des Grands Cru through the Côte de Nuits, before returning to Finesse. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday, Day 7 Chalon-sur-Saone
After breakfast, disembark.
 
*This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction.

*** On Friday afternoon, charter groups might wish to visit Dijon with its Cathedral and mustard shops instead of Clos de Vougeot. This can be discussed with the Captain once on-board.
Sailing Dates
09 Apr 2023
16 Apr 2023
23 Apr 2023
30 Apr 2023
07 May 2023
14 May 2023
21 May 2023
28 May 2023
04 Jun 2023
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01 Sep 2024
08 Sep 2024
15 Sep 2024
22 Sep 2024
29 Sep 2024
06 Oct 2024
13 Oct 2024
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Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Apr 2024 St Julien, France
22 Apr 2024 St Leger, France
23 Apr 2024 Remigny, France
24 Apr 2024 Rully, France
25 Apr 2024 Fragnes, France
26 Apr 2024 Chalon-sur-Saone, France
27 Apr 2024 Chalon-sur-Saone, France
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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