The passenger Adrienne is one of the most luxurious barges afloat. With handcrafted French provincial furnishings throughout, it provides six large king or twin suites, with marble bathrooms and custom-made cabinetry and armoires in rich maple. There is a beautiful salon and a dining area where guests can enjoy superb cuisine and vintage wines.
The barge has a spacious canopied deck with comfortable furniture for relaxing and enjoying the picturesque views. During your cruise you will have an opportunity to walk through the historic center of Dijon, visit the 18th century Chateau of Longecourt and 12th century Castle of Rochepot, the medieval abbey of Clos de Vougeot, and Beaune with its famous Hospice, as well as enjoy a private wine tasting and a drive through the vineyards and the rolling hills of the beautiful Burgundy countryside.
You will be greeted at the meeting point hotel in Paris and escorted via private motorcoach and high-speed train to the barge mooring in Burgundy, where you will be welcomed by your English-speaking crew. Spend the first evening becoming acquainted with your fellow passengers and enjoying your first gourmet meal on board. Each morning, your barge gets underway for the day's cruise. As it navigates the frequent locks on the canal, you can step directly ashore for a leisurely stroll along the canal towpath or take one of the barge's bicycles to explore the quaint villages nearby.
Or simply relax on the sundeck and watch the every-changing scenery slowly go by. During the day, you will also be taken on an excursion via private motorcoach to a nearby point of interest.
The itinerary has been created to provide a sampling of the region At certain chateaux and estates, your tour may be conducted by the owner, whose family has been in residence for generations.
