Explore the Burgundy and Rhone
Cruise from Dijon on this majestic cruise along the Rhône-Rhine canal to Besançon, seeing many authentic and traditional cities as we go all with hidden gems and history. Join our included excursion along the Grands Crus wine route, passing through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards, visit the charming city of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, first river port of France home to the Musée de la Batellerie. This cruise offers wine tasting, history and relaxation whilst we cruise along this pretty canal.
Your Tour Includes
- 6 nights' full board accommodation
- All meals on board
- Captains welcome cocktail & gala dinner
- All drinks (excluding premium brands)
- Port charges
- Gratuities on board
Itinerary
Board the ship early evening and settle into your cabin and enjoy a welcome cocktail before dinner. We will be in port overnight.
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Included Highlights
Join us on an included excursion along the Grands Crus wine route, passing through the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards, including Gevrey-Chambertin and the Clos de Vougeot. We'll return onboard and cruise to Petit-Ouges, discovering the magnificent lush, green landscapes of the Saône Valley and explore the charming country village of Petit-Ouges.
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Today will be spent cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. Take the time to sit back and admire the vineyards and scenery that we'll pass by as we cruise. We arrive in Saint-Jean-de-Losne late in the afternoon.
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Included Highlights
After breakfast, we have an included a guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne, the capital of canal barging in France, lying at the heart of the French waterways and canal system in southern Burgundy. The visit of the town ends at the Hotel de Ville, a former town hall built in the early 17th century, where you'll get the chance to taste some local specialties. This afternoon will be spent cruising towards Dole.
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Today discover Dole on our included guided tour, perched on a limestone hillside alongside the canal, Dole was the capital of the County of Burgundy before it became part of the French kingdom in 1678. Along your tour, you will discover the many historic monuments which have granted Dole the City of Arts and History Label. We'll return onboard and cruise towards Ranchot. There is also an opportunity to use the bicycles (available on board) to ride on the bike path that follows our route on the canal.
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The morning will be spent cruising to Besancon, this afternoon, we'll set out by coach to Arc-et-Senans for a tour of the Saline Royale. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this royal factory, built between 1775 and 1779 in the shape of a semi-circle, was where salt workers traditionally lived and worked. This evening on board is our gala evening.
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Includes Lunch
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Included Highlights
After breakfast we bid farewell to our Captain and crew.
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Accommodation
You will stay for six nights aboard a CroisiEurope Canal Barge