Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region

Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. in Dijon. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

This morning will be spent cruising. Take advantage of this first day cruising to relax and admire the beautiful Burgundy scenery, or to walk or bike alongside the boat on the canal's bicycle path (1). In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Grands Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll return on board in Longecourt-en-Plaine.

This morning will be spent cruising. As you travel, you are free to bike along the Doubs River at any time by taking the Green Way bike path. In the afternoon, join a tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Explore monuments that tell the story of the city's prestigious past, such as the monument commemorating the Siege of 1636, and the Hotel-Dieu, which was a charitable hospital founded in 1658 and is surrounded by intricately wrought iron railings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. The visit will end with a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy.

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saone. As you cruise, you'll admire the Saone River's hilly banks and typical local houses perched on its hillsides. In the afternoon, join us on a tour of Chalon-sur-Saone, birthplace of Joseph Nicephore Niepce, one of the inventors of photography.

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chagny. This is the perfect moment to relax and enjoy the hillside scenery and rolling meadows along the route. Set out for a hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde. Discover the imposing chalk cliffs carved out by the Cozanne River, which created a blind valley, where a waterfall over 80 feet high adds a touch of wonder.

Set off towards Santenay, a wine village with a priceless historical and natural heritage, which you will reach during the morning. Set off from the ship and walk to the center of Santenay, a charming little wine-producing village.

Just a short distance from Santenay, you will set off to discover an exceptional château, where history and terroir blend harmoniously. Nestled between vineyards and rolling hills, this site of great historical richness invites you to immerse yourself in the art of Burgundian winemaking.

The chateau's owner will warmly welcome you and personally guide you through the estate, revealing the secrets of vine cultivation, winemaking techniques, and time-honored family traditions.

After the visit, you will enjoy a wine tasting, carefully curated for its quality and character—a moment of sharing and sensory discovery. In the afternoon, you'll cruise towards Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune. Relax and admire the passing lush landscapes. Late in the afternoon, arrive in St. Leger-sur-Dheune. Tonight is the gala evening and dinner.

Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. Possible transfer to Dijon, arriving late in the morning.