From Chalon-sur-Sane to Dijon, the Burgundy Canal will take you through authentic towns full of irresistible charm. On the agenda: tasting regional products in Saint-Jean-de-Losne and wines at the famous Chteau de Rully, exploring the city of art and history of Chalon-sur-Sane, visiting the Inland Navigation Museum in Saint-Jean-de-Losne, or hiking to the breathtaking "Cirque du Bout du Monde". This relaxing, gourmet, and cultural cruise is sure to delight you!
Your Ship
MS Danièle
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The MS Danièle is a superb Premium canal barge, measuring 38,50 meters long and 5,07 meters wide. It can accommodate 22 passengers, in 11 cabins offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay.
22 guests · 12 cabins · 3 decks · built 2016
Itinerary
Explore the day-by-day breakdown of your journey through Saone.
Day 1
Dijon / Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune
Possible transfer(1) by coach from Dijon to Saint-Lger-sur-Dheune. Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6:00 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we'll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail.
We'll leave by coach for our excursion towards Nolay, where we will find our trailhead to hike to the Cirque du Bout du Monde, a Natura 2000 natural site. We'll see the imposing chalk cliffs carved out by the Cozanne River which created a blind valley, where a waterfall over 80 feet high adds a touch of wonder.In the afternoon, just a few kilometers from Santenay, you will set off to discover an exceptional chteau, where history and terroir blend harmoniously. Nestled between vineyards and rolling hills, this site of great historical richness invites you to immerse yourself in the art of Burgundian winemaking.The chteau's owner will warmly welcome you and personally guide you through the estate, revealing the secrets of vine cultivation, winemaking techniques, and time-honored family traditions.After the visit, you will enjoy a wine tasting, carefully curated for its quality and charactera moment of sharing and sensory discovery. The end of the afternoon will be spent cruising towards Chagny.
Day 3
Chagny / Chalon-sur-Saône
This morning will be spent cruising towards Chalon-sur-Saone. Feel free to bike along the banks of the Doubs River by taking the Green Way bike path (1). In the afternoon, join us on a walking tour of Chalon-sur-Sane, birthplace of Joseph Nicphore Niepce, who, in 1824, was one of the inventors of photography. Enjoy a tasting* of local wines before returning on board.
Day 4
Chalon-sur-Saône / Saint-Jean-de-Losne
This morning will be spent cruising towards Saint-Jean-de-Losne. In the afternoon, join us on a guided tour of Saint-Jean-de- Losne and the Batellerie Museum (closed on Mondays), which will end with a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy. Afterwards, we'll return on board.
Day 5
Saint-Jean-de-Losne / Ouge
The whole day will be spent cruising towards Petit-Ouges. Bicycles are available on board at any time if you'd like to take a bike ride along the canal's banks (1). We'll arrive in Petit-Ouges late in the afternoon.
Day 6
Ouge / Dijon
This morning will be spent cruising towards Dijon. In the afternoon, join us on an excursion along the Burgundy 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 stop along the way for a wine tasting* session. Tonight is our gala evening and dinner.
Day 7
Dijon
Enjoy one last buffet breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
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Fine Food and Wines on a Cruise through the Burgundy Region (port-to-port cruise)
31 January 2020 