Gourmet Dining On Board Caprice

Oeufs en meurette
Poached eggs in a red wine sauce with mushrooms, onions, carottes
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Dos de cabillaud, sauce vierge, risotto au safran et pois mange tout
Cod fish, with a virgin sauce (olive oil and lemon juice), safran risotto and snow peas
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Fromage des Crottin de Chavignol et Reblochon Delectable French cheeses
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Panna cotta aux abricots et triffle de framboise Panna cotta with apricots and raspberry triffle

Highlights of a
Week on the Burgundy Canal, the Saone River and the Canal du Centre

• The historic center of Dijon, including the Ducal Palace and open air market
• The barging capital of Europe, St Jean de Losne
• The 12th century monks winery of Clos de Vougeot
• Walking tour of riverside town of Seurre
• Medieval town of Chalon Sur Saone
• The 12th Century Chateau of Rully
• The picturesque village of Chagny
• Wine tasting in Nuits St George
• A tour of historic Beaune, the capital of the vineyards, on market day
• The world famous Hotel Dieu, the first charity hospital of Europe founded in 1443
• 12th century Chateau of Rully with wine tasting and tour
• Plenty of opportunity for walking and biking

Your Heart of Burgundy Cruise offers a true taste of the treasures of Burgundy. This cruise offers an abundance of interesting shore excursions by coach, on foot, by balloon, or by bicycle. This incomparable region is world-renowned for its exquisite cuisine and fine wine.

SATURDAY - Transfer from Dijon Train Station
Meet at the Dijon railway station on Saturday afternoon at 4:05 pm when the train from Paris arrives. You will then transfer to Caprice located at the Port in Dijon where a welcome aboard Kir Royale (with champagne) awaits you. You will then be introduced to the crew and to Caprice while your luggage is quietly taken to your cabin. Before and after dinner there will be time to use the internet cafe at the Port, have a quiet drink at the Bargie Lounge across the street, stroll along the tow path or walk uptown. Dijon center is but 10 minutes away. Tonight you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board Caprice.

SUNDAY - Dijon to Longecourt
After your buffet breakfast we begin our cruise on the Canal de Bourgogne. Later our motor coach will whisk us off for a guided tour of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy. After we return to Caprice we will continue via the Canal de Bourgogne. There are many opportunities for guests to walk along the towpath or cycle into nearby villages. This evening we will moor in Longecourt, a quiet canalside town. Our mooring spot allows a magnificent view of the Chateau Longecourt  from the forward deck. There is time to explore the village after dinner, stroll along the tow path, or sit on the deck and get to know your fellow passengers. 

MONDAY - Longecourt to Seurre
This morning your guide will take you to visit the Clos de Vougeot. Wine was produced here as early as the 12th century—by none other than the local monks. A private wine tasting follows in Nuits St Georges before we return to Caprice. We continue our cruise to St Jean de Losne where the Canal de Bourgogne merges with the river Saône. There are hundreds of barges moored here in addition to major barge manufacturers. Live aboard barge owners are abundant. We will continue our cruise on the river Saône to Seurre, a lovely riverside town with a 16th century church and beautiful brick houses from the 17th century.

TUESDAY - Seurre to Chalon-sur-Saône
This morning we will visit the Museum of Seurre
before setting out on a beautiful river cruise to Chalon sur Saône where we arrive mid afternoon. A guided walking tour of old town begins after we arrive. There will be time for shopping in the town's elegant shopping district. Chalon sur Saône was built alongside the Saône about 3000 years ago. The town was a naval base during antiquity, the place of big fairs during the Middle Ages, a trading centre in modern and contemporary times. Old town is magnificent. 

WEDNESDAY - Chalon-sur-Saône to Chagny
Today we enter the Canal Du Centre from the Saône through a lock with a fifty foot rise.  Our shore excursion today will be to beautiful Beaune. Beaune is the wine capital of Burgundy and home to the magnificent Hôtel-Dieu, a charity hospital founded in 1443. This monument boasts the finest Burgundian-Flemish architecture in the world. Wednesday is market day in Beaune. We will spend some time at the market before returning to Caprice and setting off for the canal side town of Chagny. Your cruise today is in the midst of the vineyards of the Chalonaise and Santenay. There is ample time to walk and cycle the tow path.

THURSDAY - Chagny to St Léger
Our shore excursion will be to the village of Rully for a private guided tour of the 12c Chateau Rully. Chateau Rully has been in the same family for 900 years. This medieval fortress is built around a 12th century keep and reveals some interesting features of medieval military architecture with its parapet walk, battlements, machicoulis and loopholes. The main building dates back to the Renaissance. The vaulted kitchen in the keep has a monumental fireplace and an extensive range of copper utensils. An 18th century building boasts Burgundy's largest stone roof. The Rully vineyards surround the Chateau. Ample time for walking or cycling today. Later we cruise on to the picturesque village of St Léger-sur-Dheune for a farewell gala dinner. 
 
FRIDAY - Transfer to Dijon
After breakfast, transfer to the Dijon railroad station. Arrival Dijon Railway Station is between 11a.m. and noon. Suggested train is Leaves at 1:59 p.m. for Paris. There is time for lunch before boarding.

Note: This route is run in reverse on alternate weeks and is subject to change without notice.