Heart of Burgundy

Available April 3 thru October 30 --- Both Lorraine and Caprice do this itinerary

Heart of Burgundy is done each week of the season. It is done by Caprice beginning April 3.  Lorraine takes over from June 12 to Jul7 10.  Caprice comes back July 24 and does Heart of Burgundy for the rest of the season.

Dijon to St. Leger with Shore Excursions to Dijon, Capital of Burgundy; Beaune, capital of the vineyards; Medieval Fortress of Chateau de Marguerite; 12th Century Chateau Rully; 12th century Monks winery of Clos de Vougeot; Barging center of St Jean de Losne; and visit to Hotel Dieu, the first charity hospital of Europe founded in 1443.

 

Southern Burgundy and the Upper Loire

Special Charter Prices for certain departures.  See your Agent for Details.

Available April 10 thru July 17  ---  Lorraine and Caprice Do this itinerary.

Southern Burgundy and the Upper Loire are done by Lorraine from April 10 thru June 5.  On June 12 Caprice does this routing.  until July 23.

Chagny to Paray-le-Monial  with Shore excursions to the medieval town of Chalon; moorings among the vines in Santeney; Wine tasting and a visit to Chateau Rully, visit to the Benidictine Abbey of Cluny, founded in 910 ;  an exploration of the ancient Roman city of Autun with its incredible medieval section, a visit to the Chocolate Factory of Bernard DuFoux, the most prestigious chocolate maker in France; a visit to a unique auto museum housed in a 14th Century Chateau; a visit to the 12th Century Bacilic de La Clayette, a reproduction of the church at Cluny.  There is some great bicycle routes on this  itinerary. 

Majestic Alsace-Lorraine

Available July 31 to October 30  ---  Lorraine Only

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Krafft to Xouaxange with some of the best shore excursions available in France.   You will start with beautiful Colmar and it's "Little Venice"; the Medieval Village of Riquewihr; Stasbourg with it's "Petite France" district; the Cathedral Notre Dame; a unique visit to an Alsatian Brewery;  a visit to a Crystal Factory; a ride of the famous Inclined Plane of Arzwiller; passage through two tunnels and the exhibit of the Chagall Tapestry and stained Glass in picturesque Sarreburg. 

Lorraine---Dijon to Besançon

July 17, 2010 only

Our Dijon-Besançon cruise is the first leg of our transition of Lorraine from Burgundy to Alsace.  It is possible to do a 2 week cruise combining both segments of this transition phase. The shore excursions are exceptional.  Years ago we did this cruise as a weekly itinerary.  You will explore Dijon, the canal center of Ste Jean de Losne, Louis Pasteur's house, Arc et Senans (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Jura wine capital of Arbois, the museum dedicated to Impressionist Painter Gustave Corbet, and the very scenic town of Besancon with it's 3 world heritage sites.  60% canal

Special price is $2000 per person dbl ---$1400 single supplement

Besançon to Mulhouse

July 24, 2010 Only

 

Our cruise begins in Besançon and ends in Mulhouse.  During this special week you will  visit the  world heritage city of  Besançon, visit a museum dedicated to impressionist painter Gourbet, visit a chateau, stop by the Peugeot Museum followed by a visit to the assembly line to see modern auto production, do a wine tasting, visit the largest auto museum in the world stop by a unique steam train museum.

You will have plenty of time to explore the tow path charms as this cruise is  90% canal.

Price reduced to $2000 per person double.   Single Supplement $1400.

 

 

Rates include all meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7.  Wines  included with lunch and dinner. Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees.

Rate does not include, Bar Drinks, or Crew Gratuities (Suggested 220 Euros per cabin)

5 cabins on the Lorraine have a small fold down bunk like in a Pullman car. They are suitable for small children on family cruises only.

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