This 6-night/7-day trip on the 22-passenger French canal barge Danielle will include all meals and excursions listed in the itinerary. Drinks are included with meals and at the bar.  Round-trip flights from JFK to Paris are not included in the price, as airfares will not be available until Fall 2022. Transportation from Paris and ll transfers while in France are included. Price per person is $3,875 plus air.  Travel insurance is available

We will fly from JFK on the evening of July 3, 2023 and arrive in Paris on the morning of the 4th. We will take the train from Paris to Dijon and settle in to enjoy this lovely city. We will spend two nights in Dijon, and enjoy a fabulous foodie walking tour before boarding the canal barge on July 6.

All passengers must provide proof of COVID vaccination and be current on any recommended boosters. All COVID protocols applicable at the time of the trip will be followed.

From Dijon to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune, join us for a unique journey along the Burgundy canal to discover cities with unconditional charm. Visit Saint-Jean-de-Losne and its Musée de la Batellerie, 

Do not miss out on Chalon-sur-Saône, beautiful city of art and history, and hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde for some gorgeous panoramas: take advantage of this relaxing yet cultural and gourmet cruise that will not fail to surprise you! 

Excursions included:

· The Grans Crus Wine Route

· Saint-Jean-de-Losne, an historic European river port

· Chalon-sur-Saone, a city full of art and history, and the birthplace of photography

· Wine Tasting at Santenay

· The Cirque du Bout du Monde and the Mont de Sene, remarkable natural sites

BARGE ITINERARY

DAY 1 - DIJON

Passengers are welcome to board the ship at 6:00 p.m. in Dijon. After comfortably

settling into your cabins, we'll meet the crew at a welcome cocktail before dinner.

DAY 2 - DIJON - LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE

This morning will be spent cruising. Take advantage of this first day cruising to relax and

admire the beautiful Burgundy scenery, or to walk or bike alongside the boat on the

canal's bicycle path. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Grands

Crus Wine Route. The touristic Grands Crus wine route passes through villages and the finest and most prestigious of the Burgundy vineyards. We'll return on board in

Longecourt-en-Plaine.

DAY 3 - LONGECOURT-EN-PLAINE - SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE

This morning will be spent cruising. As we travel, you are free to bike along the Doubs

River at any time by taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the afternoon, join us on

a tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne. We'll explore monuments that tell the story of the city's

prestigious past, such as the monument commemorating the Siege of 1636, and the

Hôtel-Dieu, which was a charitable hospital founded in 1658 and is surrounded by

intricately wrought iron railings dating from the 17th and 18th centuries.

DAY 4 - SAINT-JEAN-DE-LOSNE - CHALON-SUR-SAONE

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saone. As we cruise, you'll

admire the Saône River's hilly banks and typical local houses perched on its hillsides.

Feel free to ride alongside the boat taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the

afternoon, join us on a tour of Chalon-sur-Saône, birthplace of Joseph Nicéphore

Niepce, one of the inventors of photography.

DAY 5 - CHALON-SUR-SAONE - CHAGNY

This morning will be spent cruising towards Chagny. This is the perfect moment to relax

and enjoy the hillside scenery and rolling meadows along our route. We'll set out for a

hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde. We'll discover the imposing chalk cliffs carved out

by the Cozanne River which created a blind valley, where a waterfall over 80 feet high