Gala Dinner
* Smoked Salmon and St. Jacques Terrine
* Sorbet de Poire with Poire Liqueur
* Steak with Red Wine Sauce, Rosti and Dauphin Potatoes, Vegetable Bouquet
* Melted Chocolate Dessert with Creme Anglais
* Chocolates, Coffee and Liqueurs
Wines
Chablis Premier Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2001
Beaune Premier Cru Les Greves 1998

Burgundy Canal Highlights

• "Le Chocolat Cruise" for Wine lovers and Chocoholics
• Picturesque canalside village of Tanlay
• Restored Chateau of Ancy le France
• Wine tasting of the local Tonneroise wines
• Wine and chocolate tasting in Chablis
• Visit to medieval Noyer - one of the prettiest villages in France
• Cheese and wine tasting in Epoisses
• Abbey de Fontenay, a Unesco world heritage site
• Lunch in the village of Flavigny where the movie "Chocolat" was made
• Roman site of Alesia, the last battle between the Romans and Gauls
• Cooking and chocolate demonstrations
  
  

Itinerary - Fall 2009 and All Season 2010
Sample Wine and Chocolate Cruise
on the Upper Burgundy Canal

Please Contact Us or call 1-888-264-3983 for family, history and custom cruises also available.

The theme is wines and chocolate. And . . . gorgeous cruising, adorable villages and a romantic chateau!

Saturday
After pick up in Paris at 2 pm, we drive to the Elisabeth moored in the delightful chateau village of Tanlay. Settle in after a champagne reception and maybe take a stroll around the village. We start our chocolate week with tonight's dessert.

Sunday
This morning we will cruise to Ancy le Franc where we will visit the chateau, beautifully restored and a real delight to visit. Back on board, a wine tasting of the local Tonneroise wines is in order.

Monday
Today's cruise is to Ravierres, and here we will depart for a pleasant drive through the villages to Chablis for our wine tasting and a visit to the chocolaterie to hear the history of and taste the chocolate Pillars of Chablis. Back to the barge via medieval Noyer, one of the top five prettiest villages of France.

Tuesday
Today starts with a leisurely cruise to Montbard. From here we will go to Epoisses for a cheese visit and wine tasting. For those that are interested, we can arrange a cooking demonstration today. Back to Elisabeth for dinner and our second chocolate dessert.

Wednesday
This morning, we will start to notice the climb up the valley to Veneray les Laumes. The cruising just gets prettier as we go. Our visit this afternoon is to The Abbey de Fontenay, a Unesco world heritage site. This wonderful abbey is the last complete Cistercian monastery left in France. Tranquility and beauty describe it perfectly. Back at Elisabeth, our chef will give a demonstration on the making of tiny chocolate petit fours.

Thursday
Our last cruise takes us to Pouillenay, a climb up with fabulous views over the countryside. We finish our week with a lunch in the village of Flavigny (where the movie "Chocolat" was made) and a walking tour of the village. From here we will drive the short distance to Alesia to see the site of the last great battle between the Romans and the Gaules. The Roman ruins and amphitheatre date back to 345bc. Returning to Elisabeth in time for a rest before Captain's dinner and our last chocolate feast.

Friday
This morning, we drive you back to Paris after breakfast. We hope you have enjoyed your cruise aboard the Elisabeth.
On alternative weeks, this cruise is offered in reverse. Pick up (Saturday) and drop off (Friday) for all passengers will be Paris.

On alternate weeks, this cruise is offered in reverse.