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7 Days 'Litote' - Central Burgundy River Cruise Vacation Package
Duration : 7 Days / 6 Nights
Priced From : $1,790 ( per person, based on double ocaaaacupancy )
Dates : March, May and October - 2008
 Cruising the Burgundy Canal aboard hotel barge 'Litote' is to "time travel" through a land of endlessly-enchanting vistas.
From Vandenesse-en-Auxois, through a landscape still guarded by the castles of the past, travel to Dijon, once the seat of the powerful Dukes of Burgundy.
Along the way, opportunities for walking and biking along the towpaths, wine tastings and châteaux sightseeing make every day a delight.
Itinerary
Day 1:
Meet at Hotel Régina in Paris at 1:00 pm and transfer to Gare de Lyon rail station to board the TGV high-speed train to Dijon. Continue by motor coach to Vandenesse-en-Auxois and 'Litote.' After an apéritif welcome, cruise to the village of La Répe to moor for dinner and your first night on the water.
Day 2:
This morning, visit the Château de Commarin and the medieval village of Châteauneuf-en- Auxois. An afternoon cruise to Pont d'Ouche offers opportunities for walking and biking along the towpaths that parallel the route.
Day 3:
A morning cruise through the Vallée d'Ouche brings you to the pretty village of La Bussière sur Ouche. Later, drive through scenic countryside to Meursault in the Côte de Beaune for a private tasting of the area's prestigious white wine.
Day 4:
Spend the morning exploring Dijon, once the stronghold of the Dukes of Burgundy and still the regional capital. A guided tour of the historic city center includes a stop at the Ducal Palace and time to wander the open market. Lunch is served on board followed by a cruise to the village of Gissey.
Day 5:
Cruising through pastoral countryside, 'Litote' arrives at Fleurey. After lunch, visit Beaune, Burgundy's wine capital. Your guided visit includes the famous 15th-century charity hospital, Hôtel Dieu, probably the finest example of late medieval architecture in existence. Return to your barge for drinks and dinner on board.
Day 6:
After a morning cruise to the port of Dijon, take an excursion to Clos de Vougeot, a wine making center since the 12th century. Antique wine presses are on display here and a guide engagingly explains the age-old process of wine making. This evening, enjoy a special farewell dinner aboard your barge.
Day 7:
After breakfast, transfer to the Dijon rail station for the return trip to Paris, where your tour ends on arrival at Gare de Lyon.
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