Wine and Gastronomy

SAT.
Meeting point in the afternoon in Lyon, welcome cocktails on board.

SUN.
Guided visit of Lyon ,the extraordinary city is part of UNESCO world heritage.   Appointment Chez Bernachon ,the esteemed chocolate manufacturer enjoys an enviable reputation based on family tradition and know-how ;visit of the chocolate factory and taste some of its exquisite creations.

Cruise up the river SAONE to TREVOUX. capital of the principality of the Dombes until 1762

MON.
Route des Crus du Beaujolais:Saint-Amour,Juliénas,Fleurie ,a chance to sample a few crus; lunch on board and cruise to TOURNUS ,visit the beautiful early romanesque abbey church of Saint Philibert(10c).ON BOARD Dinner-lecture "The Marriage of Wine and Food"

TUES.
Departure to the SOLUTRE region in search of the wines of Saint-Véran and Pouilly-Fuissé ,followed by a visit to the Chateau de Pierreclos -and wine tasting!
afternoon cruise to Chalon sur saone ,guided visit :old districts,half timbered houses ,Cathedral Saint Vincent.

WED
Coach transfer to BEAUNE via the vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise, visit and tasting at the Domaine d'Ardhuy-Clos des Langres. This 18c family manor house opens wide its 17c cellars where you will taste the estate wines (Ladoix,Corton,Monopole Clos des Langres)
Lunch on board and cruise to SEURRE.(charming riverside town)

THURS.  Cruise to St Jean de Losnes
Visit a red fruit farm where blackcurrents and raspberries are grown and then transformed into jams,juices and syrups.  You will have an opportunity to sample alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

After lunch in a traditionnal "bistro" in Dijon,guided visit to the ducal palace,the cathedral of Ste Benigne and visit of the famous Mulot & Petitjean gingerbread store nestled in the shadow of the former church of StJean ;an emporium of a thousand and one flavors.

Add to this the fact that we offer cooking classes for up to 6 persons on Caprice each week.

Reverse itinerary alternate weeks.