St Julien-sur-Dheune to Seurre, available in 2021
When chartering La Vie en Rose on a Home & Away basis, the barge will cruise each day. You may either visit the local area at your own pace on foot or bike or go further afield in the chauffeured minibus.
Sunday
We will meet you at Dijon, Chalon sur Saone or Le Creusot railway station and then chauffeur you to La Vie en Rose.
After your journey, we enjoy a drink together. It's the perfect moment to relax while the crew welcomes you and for us to talk about the week ahead.
Local restaurants for dining
St Julien-sur-Dheune to St Leger-sur-Dheune
Monday
After a hearty breakfast, the adventure begins with a cruise to the village of St Leger-sur-Dheune. Take time to admire the views from the deck, or perhaps walk or cycle along to build up an appetite for lunch.
Optional excursion:
Visit the famous Chateau de Couches. This "monument historique" dates from the 12th century and is known as the Chateau de Marguerite de Bourgogne, who was the Queen of France, married to Louis X.
The architecture of the chateau varies as the building was constructed between the end of the 11th century, with all work finally completed in the 19th century.
Our return journey takes us through the three villages of Marange for a wine tasting, of course!
Local restaurants for dining
St Leger-sur-Dheune to Santenay
Tuesday
Today begins with a leisurely cruise towards the village of Santenay, which will be our evening mooring. This wine-producing village is part of the prestigious world-famous Southern Cote de Beaune. You can visit the vineyards on foot or by bike.
Optional excursion:
The Chateau de Rully, dating from the 12th-century. A beautiful medieval fortress which has remained in the same family since its construction.
Local restaurants for dining
Santenay to Chagny
Wednesday
The day begins with a short cruise to Chagny, a small market town.
Optional excursion:
Visit Beaune with the colourful market and the 15th-century Hospice de Beaune. In addition to the beautiful tiled roof, you will see the old hospital wards with 'tiny' beds by our modern standards, the relatively humble chapel, a pharmacy complete with medicines and the kitchens too, all of which are a testament to the hard lives lived within the walls of this charitable hospital.
Local restaurants for dining
Chagny to Fragnes
Thursday
After our morning cruise to Fragnes, which is ideally situated for the discovery of the Cote Chalonnaise, we continue the wine and culinary exploration. To the south of the Cote de Beaune, the Cote Chalonnaise produces ruby-coloured red wine and delicate white wine too, from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Aligote grapes.
Optional excursions:
Bouzeran village, with wine tasting, if you wish
Taste the best 'jambon persilléé of Burgundy at Chatenoy le Royal. The famous caterer Morey has won many awards over the years for this regional delicacy.
To round off this fabulous day, the Captain recommends you enjoy a gastronomic dinner at Lameloise, the only 3* rated restaurant in Burgundy. (not included in the cruise price)
Fragnes - Seurre
Friday
You may choose to begin the day with an optional excursion to nearby Chalon-sur-Saone, a fine market town dating from Roman times. Birthplace of photography, Chalon is a lively town, and today it's market day, with a variety of stalls selling local produce as well as a vast range of goods. Take time to watch how the french do their shopping, admire the colours, the scents, the sing-song of the French language around you, to see french life at it's best.
In the afternoon, we leave the quiet Canal behind us to join the majestic River Saone for our final cruise to Seurre, a small town.
Local restaurants for dining
Seurre
Saturday
After a hearty breakfast to see you on your way, it's Au Revoir!
We will ensure that you are in good time for your return to Paris from Chalon-sur-Saone, Dijon or Le Creusot.
Au revoir et à bientôt!
Alex will be delighted to help you plan your excursions; there are many possibilities!
-Restaurants in Saint-Leger - Santenay – Chagny
-Wine visit at Santenay
-Givry Market day
-Nolay Market and visit
-Louhans market day
-Goat farming (cheese)
-Snail farming
The cruise will run in the opposite direction on certain weeks and is subject to change