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. |
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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 |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
21 Aug 2022 |
St Julien, France |
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22 Aug 2022 |
St Leger, France |
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23 Aug 2022 |
Remigny, France |
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24 Aug 2022 |
Rully, France |
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25 Aug 2022 |
Fragnes, France |
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26 Aug 2022 |
St Jean de Losne, France |
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27 Aug 2022 |
St Jean de Losne, France |
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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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