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Ships

Upper Loire - Cruise a network of canals, dating from 1604, which links Paris to the fertile basin of the Loire River. Itinerary highlights : tour the charming village and chteau of St. Fargeau, browse through the porcelain center of Gien, private wine tasting in Sancerre, dinner ashore at the Auberge des Templiers.
Esprit

Burgundy - Cruise near the heart of the famed Côte d'Or wine growing region on the Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Centre. Itinerary highlights: walking tours of Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy, and the beautiful wine town of Beaune, wine tasting in Santenay, dinner ashore at Lameloise.
Horizon II

Historic Burgundy - Discover picturesque northern Burgundy, passing through a region rich in history, commerce, art, and religion.
Itinerary highlights : private wine tasting in Chablis, visits to the 12th century Abbaye de Fontenay and the 16th century chteau of Ancy-le-Franc, dinner ashore at La Côte d'Or.
Burgundy Nivernais - Explore the Canal du Nivernais in western Burgundy, one of the most scenic waterways in France. Itinerary highlights : tour the hilltop pilgrimage town of Vézelay and the medieval river port of Auxerre, visit the elegant 17th century Chteau de Bazoches, dinner ashore at l'Espérance.
Nenuphar

Champagne - The region that produces the world's most celebrated wine has also witnessed centuries of history shaping events. Itinerary highlights : tour the Coronation city of Reims, the third century Roman cellars of the house of Ruinart, champagne tasting at Moët & Chandon, dinner ashore at Les Crayères.
Princess

Alsace-Lorraine - The storybook, half timbered wine villages of Alsace meet the rich forests and pasturelands of Lorraine.
Itinerary highlights : glide down a mountainside on the Incline Plane, tour Strasbourg with its majestic Cathedral, and Nancy, home of the Art Nouveau movement, dinner ashore at Le Cerf.
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