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Sunday, Day
1 Paris to Auxerre Guests are met at a designated hotel in Paris at 1:30 PM and transferred to the elegant La Belle Époque in Auxerre, Burgundy. Following a Champagne Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre or take a stroll along the banks of the river Yonne before returning for dinner aboard. |
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Monday,
Day 2
Auxerre to the Vincelles Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillside to our rural mooring at Vincelles. The afternoon excursion is to Chablis, home of one of the most famous white wines in the world. A tasting in one of the town's aged cellars will introduce you to some of the local Petit Chablis and Chablis wines. Dinner aboard. |
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| Tuesday, Day
3 Vincelles to Mailly la Ville An excursion to the town of Auxerre allows us to discover the medieval town centre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, Auxerre prides itself on its fine churches and particularly its magnificent cathedral. We then return to the barge for a cruise southwards through rich pasturelands past grazing Charolais cattle to the market town of Mailly la Ville. Dinner aboard.  |
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Wednesday, Day
4 Mailly la Ville to Saussois This morning, we visit the charming mediaeval village of Noyers, one of the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through delightful countryside. In the afternoon we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. There will also be the opportunity to enjoy spectacular walks before returning for dinner aboard. |
| Thursday, Day 5 Saussois to Lucy sur Yonne In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside. Lunch is taken at L'Esperance, a renowned Michelin restaurant in Vézelay, followed by an afternoon cruise through the Yonne valley to arrive at Lucy sur Yonne. Dinner aboard. |
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Friday,
Day 6
Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy A morning cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to Clamecy. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit the town, the Collegiale de St Martin and also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets lined with ancient buildings also present an opportunity for shopping. In the afternoon, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later renovated by Maréchal Vauban. Captain’s farewell dinner aboard. |
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| Saturday, Day
7 Clamecy to Paris Disembark after breakfast, and arrive at the designated hotel in Paris by about 1pm. On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction. This itinerary is subject to change |