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Finesse, Classic Cruise in Burgundy ex St Julien sur Dheune to St Jean de Losne

Cruise Finesse, Classic Cruise in Burgundy ex St Julien sur Dheune to St Jean de Losne
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 Aug 2022
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 locks with plenty of opportunities to disembark and explore 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, a town of ancient origins with Roman gates and a 17,000 seat amphitheatre. The 12th century cathedral is also renowned for its architecture and its position on the pilgrims’ route from Vezelay to Santiago de Compestela in Spain. We return to the barge for lunch, then we cruise to the rural setting of Remigny, passing along the route 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 Côte de Beaune vineyards to the town of Beaune itself, capital of Burgundy wine country where we visit the fascinating 15th century Hôtel-Dieu Hospice and explore the quaint shops of the town, before enjoying a gastronomic lunch at Michelin-starred restaurant Le Montrachet. After lunch, we 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 17th century Château de Chamirey in Mercurey, owned by the Devillard family for five generations. Dinner on board.

Friday, Day 6 Fragnes to St-Jean-de-Losne
This morning, the barge leaves the winding canal to join the peaceful River Saône, passing delightful little ports such as Seurre and Verdun-sur-le-Doubs en route, to arrive at St-Jean-de-Losne. 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. We will have the opportunity to pay homage at the fields of Romanée Conti before returning to Finesse. Farewell Dinner on Board.

Saturday, Day 7 St-Jean-de-Losne
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
24 May 2020
31 May 2020
07 Jun 2020
14 Jun 2020
21 Jun 2020
28 Jun 2020
05 Jul 2020
12 Jul 2020
19 Jul 2020
26 Jul 2020
02 Aug 2020
09 Aug 2020
16 Aug 2020
23 Aug 2020
30 Aug 2020
06 Sep 2020
13 Sep 2020
20 Sep 2020
27 Sep 2020
04 Oct 2020
11 Oct 2020
18 Oct 2020
25 Oct 2020
21 Mar 2021
28 Mar 2021
04 Apr 2021
11 Apr 2021
18 Apr 2021
25 Apr 2021
02 May 2021
09 May 2021
16 May 2021
23 May 2021
30 May 2021
06 Jun 2021
13 Jun 2021
20 Jun 2021
27 Jun 2021
04 Jul 2021
11 Jul 2021
18 Jul 2021
25 Jul 2021
01 Aug 2021
08 Aug 2021
15 Aug 2021
22 Aug 2021
29 Aug 2021
05 Sep 2021
12 Sep 2021
19 Sep 2021
26 Sep 2021
03 Oct 2021
10 Oct 2021
17 Oct 2021
24 Oct 2021
27 Mar 2022
03 Apr 2022
10 Apr 2022
17 Apr 2022
24 Apr 2022
01 May 2022
08 May 2022
15 May 2022
22 May 2022
29 May 2022
05 Jun 2022
12 Jun 2022
19 Jun 2022
26 Jun 2022
03 Jul 2022
10 Jul 2022
17 Jul 2022
24 Jul 2022
31 Jul 2022
07 Aug 2022
14 Aug 2022
21 Aug 2022
28 Aug 2022
04 Sep 2022
11 Sep 2022
18 Sep 2022
25 Sep 2022
02 Oct 2022
09 Oct 2022
16 Oct 2022
23 Oct 2022
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
21 Aug 2022 St Julien, France
22 Aug 2022 St Leger, France
23 Aug 2022 Remigny, France
24 Aug 2022 Rully, France
25 Aug 2022 Fragnes, France
26 Aug 2022 St Jean de Losne, France
27 Aug 2022 St Jean de Losne, 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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