Typical Burgundian Cuisine Aboard
Regional Specialities
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic
Magret de Canard
Poulet à L'Estragon
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Wine Cellar
Chablis, Vosne Romanée,
Domaine Laroche,
Nuit St-Georges, Epineuil
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Cheese Board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte,
Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin

 Highlights of a
Week on LA BELLE EPOQUE
on the Burgundy Canal
 

• All-inclusive - open bar, free wines, gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions 
• Visit the Abbaye de Fontenay, a UNESCO World Heritage site 
• Wine tasting of Chablis wines at Saint Bris de Vineaux in the Bersan cellars 
• Visit the village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, location of the film 'Chocolat' 
• Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in Burgundy 
• Lunch at a local auberge
• Optional Hot Air Ballooning

Sunday - Pickup in Paris 
Guests are met at the Hotel Westminster in Paris at 1:45 pm, and are transferred to the barge moored in Tanlay. A full crew Welcome Aboard with champagne and canapés. After time to settle into your cabin you will enjoy your first dinner on board and introduction to Burgundy’s excellent cuisine.

Monday - Tanlay to Lezinne
Wake to the aromas of ground coffee and French patisseries, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and morning cruise to Lezinne with the opportunity to cycle or walk into the picturesque 16th Century village of Saint Vinemer. After lunch we visit the 16th century Renaissance-style Chateau de Tanlay, nestling serenely within this picturesque village and also the 18th century Fosse Dionne. Dinner on board.



Tuesday - Lezinne to Ancy le Franc 
After breakfast enjoy a lazy cruise up to Ancy le Franc with plenty of opportunity to wander or cycle ahead as the vessel ascends through the locks towards the beautiful 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Lunch in a local auberge and then visit the vineyards and town of Chablis, dating back to Roman times. We enjoy a private wine tasting at the Domaine Billaud Simon renowned for its Premier and Grand Cru wines popularized by Alexis Lichine in the 1950’s. Dinner on board.

Wednesday - Ancy le Franc to Ravieres
Morning visit to medieval Noyers sur Serein to admire the local produce, colours and delights of the wonderful market, or to wander the town ramparts in this, one of the most beautiful villages in France. We return to the barge and enjoy a gentle afternoon cruise past grazing Charolais cattle to Ravieres followed by a visit to the 16th century Renaissance palace and gardens of Chateau d’Ancy le Franc. Dinner on board.

Thursday - Ravieres to Montbard
Morning cruise, with excellent walking and cycling opportunities, to Montbard passing the Forges de Buffon. After lunch, we escort you to the exquisite World Heritage Unesco site of Abbayé de Fontenay founded by St Bernard in 1118. Representing a distinctive example of early Cistercian architecture and virtually intact, Fontenay allows an exceptional glimpse of early Cistercian life and industry with its peaceful gardens and ponds and fascinating cloisters, dormitories and scriptorium. Dinner on board.

Friday - Montbard to Venarey les Laumes
Morning cruise through woodlands and rolling fields, with great towpath biking and walking opportunities, past the tiny canal side villages of Nogent, Courcelles and Les Granges. This afternoon we enjoy a stroll around the hilltop village of Flavigny sur Ozerain, where the film ‘Chocolat’ was located. On the way from the summit of Mt Auxois, we look at Alesia, the last battle site between the Gaulles and Romans that took place in 52 BC. Also time to enjoy the town of Semur-en-Auxois. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.

Saturday - Transfer to Paris 
After breakfast, disembark the barge and transfer back to Hotel Westminster in Paris, arriving approximately 12:00 pm. 

On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.