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Lorraine on Heart of Burgundy Itinerary
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2010
80% Canal Cruise
Your cruise on Lorraine
begins in Dijon where the cruise group meets at the Dijon
railway station. From Dijon you will cruise the
Burgundy Canal, one of the oldest in France. From there you
will join the Saone River for a one day cruise to the Canal
du Centre where you will enter the vineyards of Burgundy.
Whether your mooring is in a vineyard or a quaint village,
the Heart of Burgundy offers unlimited opportunities to make
the the best vacation of your life.
Weekly April thru October on
both Lorraine and Caprice
Lorraine Departures on Heart of Burgundy
Itinerary April 3; ----June 12, 19, 26; July 3, July 10
Caprice Departures on Heart of Burgundy
Itinerary April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; June 5;
July 24, 31; Aug 7, 14, 21, 28; Sept 4, 11, 18, 25; Oct 2,
9, 16, 23, 30
Departures each
Saturday---Meeting Place Dijon Railway Station
Return to Dijon Railway
Station following Friday 7 days 6 nights.
Cruise
Highlights:
· The
barging capital of Europe, St Jean de Losne
Dijon,
the capital of Burgundy
The 12th
century monks winery of Clos de Vougeot
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Medieval town of Chalon Sur Saone
The 12th
Century Chateau of Rully
The
picturesque village of Chagny
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Wine tasting in Meursault
A tour of
historic Beaune, the capital of the vineyards
The world
famous Hotel Dieu, the first charity hospital of Europe
founded in 1443
A mooring in
the vineyards of Santenay
A tour of the
Chateau de Marguerite of Burgundy, one of the best preserved
vestiges of a vast medieval fortress.
A tasting of
wine at Chateau de Marguerite of Burgundy
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Lorraine In Burgundy
The best way to see
France is at 4 MPH |
Burgundy
rivals Bordeaux as a producer of the finest
wines in the world. |
The Lorraine's Forward Deck is
a favorite place for travelers as we cruise
through Burgundy.
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It
is a tight fit into the locks. 4
inches each side |
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Lorraine's cabins are parallel twins, with
large picture windows. The
cabins are cozy and well appointed. Each of
coarse has private toilet and shower. |
Our staff strives to
make this the best week of your year. |
Good
food, fine wines, and new friends. |
The
open airy look is found throughout Lorraine |
Your heart of Burgundy Cruise offers a
true taste of the treasures of Burgundy. This cruise offers an incredible 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
Meet at the Dijon railway station on
Saturday afternoon at 4:15 P.M.. We will then transfer to Lorraine
located along the Burgundy Canal east of Dijon.
Sip Kir Royale (with champagne) as we welcome you on board and introduce you
to the crew. (Meanwhile, your luggage is quietly taken to
your cabin.) After everyone is aboard we will continue
cruising the canal to our evening mooring in Ouges.
Before dinner there will
be time to walk the tow path or bicycle to the next lock.
Tonight you will enjoy your first gourmet dinner on board
Loraine.
Sunday
After your buffet breakfast aboard Lorraine our motor coach will whisk you
for a tour of Dijon, the capital of Burgundy,
while Lorraine continues down the Canal de Bourgogne.
Passengers will return to Lorraine for lunch and continued
cruising along the canal. There are many opportunities for
guests to walk along the towpath or cycle into
nearby villages. This evening we will moor in St jean
de Losne, traditionally the center of barging in
France. It is in St Jean de Losne that the Canal de
Bourgogne with merges with the river Saone. There is ample
opportunity to walk the village before dinner and stroll the
quiet streets after dinner. There are hundreds of barges
moored here in addition to major barge manufacturers. Live
aboard barge owners are abundant.
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