Grand Cru barge cruise

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Discover Southern Burgundy

Cruise highlights

8 passengers
★★★★★★ 6 star rating

  • Visit Dijon, the capital of Burgundy
  • Private hosted wine tasting
  • Discover the Clos de Vougeot, dating from the 12th century
  • Drive through the Cote D'Or
  • Private tour of the world-famous Hospice de Beaune
  • Explore the stunning medieval castle in Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
  • Dine in the exquisite surroundings of the 11th-century Abbaye de la Bussiere
  • Excellent towpath for cycling and walking

Cruise route & itinerary

Grand Cru cruise file

Prices

  • From 61, 800 USD

Boat size

  • Length 124′8″ ft (38.00 metres)
  • Width 18′1″ ft (5.50 metres)

Specifications

  • Crew members : 6
  • Up to 8 guests
  • Suites : 4

Also

  • Central heating
  • Air-conditioning
  • Spa or pool
  • Wifi
  • Demonstration galley
  • Bicycles : 8

About Grand Cru barge cruises

Luxury barge Grand Cru

Description of the barge

  • Four cabins each 260 sq ft, with 6’8” ceiling height
  • Choice of one King or two oversized twin beds
  • Ensuite Bathrooms with shower and separate tub
  • Vanity dressing area and ample storage
  • Salon and separate dining room
  • Powder room (WC) in the salon
  • Open bar
  • Demonstration kitchen – watch your chef prepare gourmet cuisine
  • Deck with canopy
  • Outdoor dining space and seating

Sample menus and wines

LUNCH

Whole Baked Salmon in Salt with Beurre Blanc Sauce
Wild Mushroom, Haricots Verts, and Shallot Sautee
Cheeses: Emmental and Valençay
Blueberry and Pistachio Clafoutis with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
A Selection of Coffees, Teas, and Biscuits

DINNER

Confit Quail on Aubergine Caviar with Orange Saffron Réduction and Toasted Walnuts
Aged Charolais Beef Filet in Rosemary Green Pepper Croûte Rossini Style, Foie Gras, and Port Sauce
Cheeses: Tomme de Savoie and Saint-Felicien
Pistachio Grand Marnier Soufflé
A Selection of After Dinner Drinks

WINE

Champagne Georges Vesselle, Grand Cru
Chablis Grand Cru “Bougros” Domaine du Colombier, 2017
Chateau Latour Martillac Grand Cru Classé de Pessac, 2014
Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru, Domaine Jean Michel Guyon, 2016
Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru, Domaine Camus, 2014

Grand Cru deck and cabin plans

Grand Cru deck plan

Grand Cru photo gallery

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Grand Cru cruise route & itinerary

Cruise Along the Canal de Bourgogne cruise map

Cruise Along the Canal de Bourgogne

Burgundy Canal

Rates

7-day cruise Dijon, in southern Burgundy

Sunday

Welcome Aboard
Travel: Arrival at Plombieres-les-Dijon
Meals: Dinner onboard

In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Grand Cru at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured in our immaculate vehicle to the Grand Cru, moored in the tiny village of Plombieres-les-Dijon.

A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you before your first gourmet dinner onboard.

Monday

Destination Dijon
Travel: Plombieres-les-Dijon to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Your luxurious journey begins with a lazy morning cruise. Relax on the deck in the hot tub, or explore the waterside towpath with a gentle stroll or leisurely bicycle ride. This afternoon, exploring the urbane town of Dijon offers a pleasurable excursion ashore. Preserved palaces and beautiful churches recalling the reign of the Dukes of Burgundy vie for attention with speciality boutiques, small cafes, and serene gardens.

Shop, sip, and stroll your way through this small city brimming with authentic Burgundian life. Return to Grand Cru for cocktail hour as Chef prepares tonight’s dinner.

Tuesday

Where Cistercian Monks Made Wine
Travel: Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Gissey-sur-Ouche
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

The journey continues with a morning cruise. Laze on deck in the hot tub, or explore the countryside via bicycle. This afternoon, visit the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, where Cistercian monks made wine in the 12th century.

Explore the preserved presses on which these iconic Burgundian vintages were made. Return to the Grand Cru for an evening of drinks and dinner onboard.

Wednesday

Private Tour of Hospice de Beaune
Travel: Gissey-sur-Ouche to La Bussiere-sur-Ouche
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Bonjour! Begin the day with a leisurely morning cruise.

Visit your Captain in his wheelhouse, or join Chef in the demonstration kitchen for an informal culinary lesson.

In the afternoon, a drive in your private vehicle through the Cote d’Or vineyards culminates in the charming town of Beaune, the region's wine capital. Your Tour Guide will accompany you through the Hospice de Beaune, a prestigiously preserved Medieval hospital built in the 15th century.

Return to the barge where Chef puts the final touches on tonight's dinner party.

Thursday

Exclusive Family-Owned Vineyard
Travel: La Bussiere-sur-Ouche to Pont d'Ouche
Meals: Breakfast & lunch onboard, dinner ashore

Cheers to Southern Burgundy! A morning visit to a boutique winery begins your gourmet day. Amble amidst the lovely vineyards of Domaine Pierre Amiot, a family-owned producer focusing on the Pinot-Noir grape with wines from Morey Saint Denis and Gevrey-Chambertin.

After the secrets of growing this iconic French fruit are revealed, swirl, sip, and savour these exceptional elixirs at a hosted winetasting.

Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise before your dinner ashore at the Abbaye de la Bussiere, an ancient Cistercian abbey now converted to a luxury inn with an award-winning gourmet bistro.

Friday

Quaint Medieval Village Overlooking the Canal
Travel: Pont d'Ouche to Vandenesse-en-Auxois
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard

Revel in the ambience of the tranquil countryside during the final cruise this morning.

This afternoon, your Tour Guide will escort you to Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, a 12th-century castle overlooking the Canal. A walking tour through the Chateau reveals architectural details and timeworn relics that speak to the deprivations and decadence so prevalent in France’s history.

Then it’s back to Grand Cru to socialize with a final sunset cocktail before Chef presents a candlelit multi-course Captain’s Dinner, culminating your private luxury barge cruise in style.

Saturday

A Sad Farewell
Travel: Transfer from Vandenesse-en-Auxois
Meals: Breakfast onboard

After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop-off point.

Cruise Along the Canal de Bourgogne rates

The rates shown are standard, before any applicable discounts or promotions.

Private charters 2026 Value season Regular season High season
Whole boat charter for 8 71, 200 USD 80, 000 USD 80, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 7 66, 500 USD 74, 200 USD 80, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 6 61, 800 USD 69, 000 USD 80, 000 USD

Prices include: 6 nights/7 days in a cabin with a private bath
Round-trip chauffeured transfers to and from Paris
A dedicated onboard crew consisting of a Captain, Chef, Tour Guide, and Hostess
All meals onboard and ashore from dinner the first evening to breakfast the final morning
All wines served with lunches and dinners both onboard and ashore
Onboard open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
Daily escorted excursions including admittance fees
Unlimited use of onboard amenities such as bicycles and the hot tub
Prices exclude: International airfare
Cancellation insurance – A Cancel For Any Reason (CFAR) policy is recommended
Suggested crew gratuity of 5-10% of the cruise price

2025 Departure dates
Value dates:  April 6 - April 13; October 19 - 26
Regular dates: April 20 - August 24; October 5 - October 12
Premium dates:  August 31 - September 28

2026 Departure dates
Value dates: April 5 - April 12; October 18 - October 25
Regular dates:  April 19 - August 23; October 4 -October 11
Premium season: August 30 - September 27: Charged at 80, 000 USD for all groups


These are sample itineraries, on alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.

Availability for Grand Cru

The dates indicated as "Available" are open for private charter bookings.

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