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Besançon to Dijon itinerary Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train
in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the
Captain who transfers you to where the barge is moored at
Besançon beneath the King’s tower of the Citadel. A champagne reception welcomes you on board
and gives you a chance to meet the crew. This evening the barge remains
in Besançon, giving you the opportunity to view this bustling
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Visit the Citadel. Cruise to Osselle Following
a typical French breakfast your guide escorts you on a tour of the
Citadel, designed in the 17th century by Vauban, military architect to
Louis XIV. Leaving Besançon by boat is quite spectacular; the barge
cruises a short distance up the River Doubs before turning into the
canal tunnel and passing directly underneath the Citadel. Emerging
downstream of the town we begin our descent of the Doubs Valley until
reaching our first day’s destination, a quiet mooring near the sleepy
town of Osselle. |
Tuesday - Osselle to Dole Cruise to Dole. Visit the Arbois Region The
boat continues to cruise downstream, alternating between the river and
sections of the Canal du Rhône au Rhine, which traverses the rugged
Franche-Comté and Jura regions. Today’s visits are to Arbois, the principal town of the Jura wine producing region, and a walking tour of Dole, including the magnificent cathedral and La Maison Pasteur, home of Louis Pasteur. |
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Wednesday - Dole to Saint Jean de Losne Cruise to St. Jean de Losne. Visit Beaune
Enjoy the lovely countryside of the Franche Comté cruising from Dole on
the very scenic Canal du Rhône au Rhine to St. Jean de Losne, the
barging capital of France. After lunch, your guide escorts you on a walking tour of Beaune, the capital of Burgundy to visit the famous Hotel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. Tonight’s mooring is St. Jean de Losne. Take some time to stroll around the port to see the many working and pleasure barges. |
| Thursday - Saint Jean de Losne to Longecourt Cruise to Longecourt. Visit Clos de Vougeot Today, the barge crosses the plain from the Saône to Dijon on the Canal de Bourgogne. This afternoon, visit the Côte d’Or, planted with vines that produce some of the world’s most famous wines. Your guide takes you on a tour of “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval chateau surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte d’Or vintages. Your tour is followed by wine tasting |
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Friday - Saint Jean de Losne to Dijon Visit Dijon. Cruise to Dijon After breakfast, your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon, including a visit to the Ducal Palace, the market, and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. Tour the Musée des Beaux Arts and explore Dijon at your leisure. Return to the boat for lunch and an afternoon cruise. That evening the chef has prepared a memorable feast for your farewell gala dinner. Saturday – Disembark. Dijon to Paris After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon station for your return to Paris on the TGV. On arrival at Paris Gare de Lyon, you are met by our representative who will assist you with your baggage. |
Note : This is a sample itinerary: visits are subject
to availability.
It operates in reverse on alternate weeks and may be
modified due to canal closures for repairs, lack of water or any other
unforeseen circumstances.
The cruise is run in reverse on alternative weeks and
excursion days and moorings will therefore change
Cruise itineraries may be subject to change due to lock
closures, low or high water levels or emergencies
h2olidays, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France
