| DEPARTURE
DATES - (friday) |
RATE |
ROUTE |
| April
8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| May
6, 13, 20, 27 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| June
3, 10, 17, 24 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| July
1, 8, 15, 22, 29 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| August
5, 12, 19, 26 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| September
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
| October
7, 14, 21, 28 |
Regular |
Burgundy |
MEETING
POINT
FRANCE - Dijon -
Pont du Panay - Chateau la Chassagne 5pm
End of Cruise - Chateau la Chassagne or Dijon Airport or train station
by about 11am
La
Reine Pedauque Barge Information
THE WHEELCAHIR ACCESSIBLE LA REINE PEADUQUE
....
The spacious eight passenger La Reine Pedauque features a large air conditioned
interior including a saloon with comfortable leather sofas, a bar with
bar stools and a separate dining room. The four suites all have en-suite
facilities and each have a choice of twin or double bed configuration.
The suites vary in size allowing you to choose the cabin best suited
to you. The facilities on the barge include a computer with internet
access, a TV and DVD player, 8 bikes and a sun deck with seating. A crew
of five will look after your every need during your week on board.
La Reine Pedauque is designed to be fully accessible to
wheelchair users and the less physically able. The doors
are wide enough for wheelchair users to move easily from
room to room and there is a lift between decks. One of
the cabins has shower stool, commode and handrails available
on request and the height of the bed is suitable for easy
accessibility. All tours are suitable for wheelchair users
and the air conditioned minibus has a lift and special
straps to secure a wheelchair in place.
- Tour
of Dijon
- Wine
tastings and a tour at Beaune
- La
Bussiere Cistercian Abbey
- Hilltop
Chateuneuf en Auxois castle and craft shops
- Rolling
Burgundian Scenery
- Great
walking and cycling
- Optional
hot air ballooning
- Regional Specialities
Boeuf bourguignon with fresh Pasta and Zucchini Strips,
Duet of Monkfish and Salmon in pink Peppercorn Sauce,
Vegetable Pearls, Filet of Lamb dressed in Pesto and
Pinot Noir sauce with Ratatouille
- Wine Cellar
Beaune "les Beaux Fougets", Savigny les Beaune,
Rully, Montheliem Mercurey "les Rochelles"
- Cheese
Board
Epoisse, Ami du chambertin, Délice de Pommard, Aisy
Cendré
Friday Dijon
You are met in Dijon at 5pm and transferred by air-conditioned
bus to the barge. You are welcomed in grand style with
a glass of the famous Kir Royal champagne. Your unforgettable
cruise in Burgundy is about to begin. Your first exceptional
candle light dinner will mark your introduction to regional
specialties and wines with great names. The bar and sun
deck provide a warm atmosphere to share drinks with fellow
passengers.
Saturday Dijon to Fleurey sur Ouche
While having breakfast, "Reine Pedauque" leaves
the port of Dijon and begins to pass through the locks
on the canal, there will be a total of 45 during the cruise.
The barge passes by Lake Kir, then Plombières les
Dijon and Velars sur Ouche. If you're not a connoisseur
of grand Burgundy wines and specialties, as the barge continues
to advance, you will soon become one. The barge has a snail
like pace and the tempo is set by the canal locks, in the
late afternoon the barge moors in the village of Fleurey
sur Ouche. From there, late in the afternoon, your travel
guide will take on an excursion to discover the city of
Dijon, ancient throne to the Dukes of Burgundy and birth
town of Gustave Eiffel. The city is also know as the town
of a "hundred bells", is famous for Cassis and
the tradition of making Mustard. Back on board you will
enjoy again a typical French dinner and the conversation
with the other passengers.
Sunday Fleurey to Gissey sur Ouche
The voyage takes you into the heart of Burgundy and the
magnificent Ouche valley. From the sun deck you can savour
the real Burgundy while passing through traditional villages
such as Pont-de-Pany, where Chateau la Chassagne is situated,
then on to Saint Marie sur Ouche. The scenery and life
alongside the canal will seduce you. Tonight the barge
is moored in a hidden romantic spot, beside the river
Ouche and a Gallo Romain bridge, one of the most photographed
and painted views in the village of Gissey sur Ouche.
Today the passengers will be taken to a wine degustation
in the wine cellar at Château la Chassagne. Dinner
aboard.
Monday Beaune
Today, you will make an excursion into the vine yards of
Burgundy and the wine capital town of Beaune. Wine tasting
with experts to guide you and answer all your questions,
visits to some of the most important names in Burgundy
such as Corton, Volnay and Mersault. For Lunch you will
be invited in a highly reputed village restaurant surrounded
by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines. In the afternoon
there is plenty of time to visit the famous Hospice de
Beaune, visit the charming boutiques lining the cobbled
streets of the historic market town. Return to the barge
is via the "Hautes Côtes" along the country
roads and past the source of the River Ouche. Dinner
aboard.
Tuesday Cruise from Gissey sur Ouche to Pont d'Ouche
"
Reine Pedauque" leaves Gissey sur Ouche in the morning
and heads on to Saint Victor sur Ouche and La Bussière.
After a delicious lunch buffet the cruise goes on along
Veuvey to reach today's destination Pont d'Ouche. When
your hotel barge is moored, you will be invited to visit
Chateauneuf en Auxois which you will pass tomorrow with
the boat. Walk into this medieval village with its cafes,
antique and curiosity shops along the picturesque streets
and it's bistro bars which invite to settle in a drink
in the hand. There is also a fantastic view over the Auxois
plains, with lakes and the distant Morvan hills. Back on
board enjoy the typical French dinner aboard.
Wednesday Cruise from Pont d'Ouche to Vandenesse en Auxois
Your captain will work even harder today, passing all the
locks between Pont d'Ouche and the final destination
of Vandenesse. A wonderful opportunity to enjoy the countryside,
relax on the sun-deck, walk or cycle ahead. In the surroundings
of Crugey you will have a Burgundy Menu for lunch break.
After the barge has arrived in the port or Vandenesse,
it is up to you to decide the destination of today's
excursion: the water château of Commarin, the tunnel
entrance in Pouilly-en-Auxois or a nearby cheese dairy.
However, sometimes we organize the pétanque championship
between the passengers and the crew. Beginning with cocktails
on board, you can learn the art of "Sabrage",
where you slash open a Champagne bottle with a sword,
like the Dukes of Burgundy did hundreds of years ago.
Then everybody will be in the right mood for the great
farewell dinner and the remittance of your "Lock
Diploma" as well as a selection of several Dijon
mustards. Dinner aboard.
Thursday, Day 7 - Vandenesse to Dijon
After a generous breakfast, passengers leave the boat and
are driven back to Dijon station, airport or hotel by
about 11am.
This
is a sample itinerary and subject to change. On alternate
weeks, the cruise is in reverse direction.
Friday: Vandenesse
At the designated meeting point in Dijon at 5pm, an air-conditioned
bus will transfer you to the barge. You are welcomed on board
with a "Kir Royal" by the crew. An unforgettable
cruise is about to begin in Burgundy. Your first exceptional
candle light dinner will mark your introduction to regional
specialties and wines with great names. The bar and sun deck
provide a warm atmosphere to share drinks with fellow passengers.
Naturally, all drinks served on board are "all inclusive" and
available around the clock. Dinner aboard.
Saturday: Vandenesse to Pont d'Ouche
The Captain has a hard day's work ahead, with many locks between
Vandenesse and the destination of Pont d'Ouche, the navigation
is very interesting. A wonderful occasion for you to enjoy
the countryside as the barge glides along the canal. While
you have a hearty breakfast, La Reine Pedauque leaves the
port of Vandenesse and begins to pass through the first locks
(there is a total of 45 locks during the weeks cruise). Arriving
in the village of Crugey at midday, the chef will enchant
you with a typical Burgundy menu. After the lunch time break
the barge continues the voyage to the tempo of the canal
locks to Pont d'Ouche. When your hotel barge is moored, you
will be invited to visit Chateauneuf en Auxois which you
passed by today. Walk into this medieval village with its
cafes, antique and curiosity shops along the picturesque
streets. There is also a fantastic view over the Auxois plains,
with lakes and the distant Morvan hills. Dinner aboard.
Sunday: Pont d'Ouche to Gissey sur Ouche
Today the barge cruise will take you into the magnificent Valley
of the Ouche, a journey back in time passing through a unique
landscape as the canal twists through the narrow valley.
You will have many occasions to be sportive with walking
and cycling along the tow-path. La Reine Pedauque will pass
through the villages of La Buissière sur Ouche, Saint
Victor to Gissey sur Ouche. There the barge is moored in
a hidden romantic spot, beside the river Ouche and a Gallo
Roman bridge, one of the most photographed and painted views.
Today the passengers will be taken to a wine degustation
in the wine cellar at Château la Chassagne. Dinner
aboard.
Monday Beaune
Today you will make an excursion to the capital of Burgundy
wines, the town of Beaune. You'll be in some of the finest
vine yards of France, such as Aloxe Corton, wine tasting
some of the greatest Crus, with expert advice from wine Connoisseurs.
Lunch is offered in a traditional restaurant, with the vines
in the background and dishes to delight your palette. In
the afternoon, there is plenty of time to visit the famous
Hospices de Beaune built in 1443 and stroll along cobbled
streets with boutiques of all kinds. The return to the barge
takes you through the "Hautes Côtes" vine
yards and past the source of the river Ouche. Dinner aboard.
Tuesday: Gissey sur Ouche to Fleurey sur Ouche
As the valley slowly unfolds, the barge passes through the
charming villages of Saint Marie sur Ouche and Pont de Pany,
with Chateau la Chassagne on the hill side. The barge heads
on to the village of Fleurey sur Ouche. There are many opportunities
to use the mountain bikes and explore the surroundings or
a short walk to a nearby café. Once moored in Fleurey
sur Ouche there are possibilities to discover more about
the region, from Gallo-Roman ruins to feudal castles with
dramatic histories. Today the passengers tell the guide where
they would like to go: For example la Route des Grand Crus,
Clos Vougeot or Nuit Saint Georges. On returning to the barge,
your diner will delight you with carefully prepared dishes
and selected wines. Like every other day, typically French
so "Bon Appetite".
Wednesday: Fleurey sur Ouche to Dijon
On today's journey the barge will follow the route via Plombières
les Dijon. La Reine Pedauque passes beside the "Lac Kir",
built for Canon Kir, once mayor of Dijon, after whom the famous
aperitif was named. The barge finally arrives in the splendid
port of Dijon, near the heart of the city. The ancient palace
to the powerful Dukes of Burgundy, Notre Dame, Rue de la Chouette
are just some of the splendours of Dijon, the city of a hundred
bells. As Dijon is the world's capital of mustard, an assortment
of local mustards is offered to you as souvenir. For tonight's
cocktails on board you can learn the art of "Sabrage",
where you can slash open a Champagne bottle with a sword, like
the Dukes of Burgundy did hundreds of years ago. Then everybody
will be in the right mood for the grand farewell dinner and
the remittance of your "Lock Diploma".
Thursday: Dijon
After a copious breakfast, passengers will generally disembark
at about 10:30 am and transfer to Dijon centre, station
or airport.
Itinerary is subject to change. This cruise is in reverse
direction on alternate weeks. |
