LITOTE, an affordable 20 passenger first class barge, cruises one of the most popular canals in southern Burgundy

LITOTE cruises between Dijon and Vandenesse-en-Auxois through the Valle d'Ouche, a beautiful green valley dotted with ancient farms, pastureland and pretty villages. With excursions to the nearby Cote d'Or wine region, you can taste the sophistication and flavor of Burgundy before returning to your floating haven. There is plenty of opportunity for biking and walking along the towpath and on country lanes. 

Cruise Highlights


The gourmet meals are not compromised by the affordable price. Bon appetit!

Food and Wine in Burgundy are Sublime
Typical dishes include
* Boeuf Bourgignon, Coq au Vin, Oeufs au Meurette, Jambon Persille
*The noble wines are made from the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes

 

 

Highlights of a
Week on the Burgundy Canal

  • Elegant 12th century Chateau de Commarin and hilltop medieval village of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
  • Excursion to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy
  • The historic center of Dijon, including the Ducal Palace and open air market
  • Meursault in the Côte de Beaune for a private tasting
  • Excursion to Clos de Vougeot where wine was being produced as long ago as the 12th century, followed by a wine tasting in a private cellar
  • Lots of opportunity for walking and biking along the towpaths
  • Picturesque moorings in the beautiful Vallee d'Ouche

 

Itinerary

The Burgundy Canal
Vandenesse-en-Auxois to Dijon

SATURDAY
Meet at Hotel Régina in Paris at 12:00 pm and transfer to Gare de Lyon rail station to board the TGV high-speed train to Dijon. Continue by motor coach to Vandenesse-en-Auxois and LITOTE. After an apéritif welcome, cruise to the village of La Répe to moor for dinner and your first night on the water.

SUNDAY
This morning, visit the Château de Commarin and the medieval village of Châteauneuf-en- Auxois. An afternoon cruise to Pont d'Ouche offers opportunities for walking and biking along the towpaths that parallel the route.

MONDAY
A morning cruise through the Vallée d'Ouche brings you to the pretty village of La Bussière sur Ouche. Later, drive through scenic countryside to Meursault in the Côte de Beaune for a private tasting of the area's prestigious white wine.

TUESDAY
Spend the morning exploring Dijon, once the stronghold of the Dukes of Burgundy and still the regional capital. A guided tour of the historic city center includes a stop at the Ducal Palace and time to wander the open market. Lunch is served on board followed by a cruise to the village of Gissey.

WEDNESDAY
Cruising through pastoral countryside, LITOTE arrives at Fleurey. After lunch, visit Beaune, Burgundy's wine capital. Your guided visit includes the famous 15th-century charity hospital, Hôtel Dieu, probably the finest example of late medieval architecture in existence. Return to your barge for drinks and dinner on board.

THURSDAY
After a morning cruise to the port of Dijon, take an excursion to Clos de Vougeot, a wine making center since the 12th century. Antique wine presses are on display here and a guide engagingly explains the age-old process of wine making. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner aboard your barge.

FRIDAY
After breakfast, transfer to the Dijon rail station for the return trip to Paris, where your tour ends on arrival at Gare de Lyon.

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

Floor Plan

Litote has four cabins on the upper deck and 6 cabins on the lower deck 
Litote has 4 cabins on the upper deck, 6 cabins on the lower deck

This is the ideal barge for family reunions and celebrations with friends!