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Destinations
Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo
Duration
6 Nights
Price
From $9,990
Ship
A&K Finesse
Built for luxury, Finesse winds through the vineyard-clad countryside of southern Burgundy. Visit the 14th-century Château de Germolles; explore ancient Autun with its Roman amphitheater and discover Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu before a private tasting and gourmet lunch at Maison Champy and Château de Chamirey.
Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Finesse.
Gather in the smartly furnished saloon for drinks and panoramic shore views
Fabulous cuisine is provided by the barge's own Master Chef from sumptuous breakfast to a delicious buffet or picnic ending in a four or five course dinner each evening
The sundeck offers shaded open-air dining, a spa pool and plenty of cozy seating
Bicycles are on hand for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Sleeps eight guests in four king/twin cabins, all with outside views and en suite bathrooms
A crew of five attends to your every need on board
Meet in Paris and transfer to Finesse, moored in St-Julien-sur-Dheune on the Canal du Centre. After a welcome reception and crew introductions, settle into your spacious cabins before a gourmet dinner on board.
Cruise to St-Léger-sur-Dheune today for a visit to 14th-century Château de Germolles, a former residence of the Dukes of Burgundy that features a ducal chapel and romantic gardens.
Travel to Autun this morning, an ancient Roman town with a 17,000-seat amphitheater and 12th-century cathedral. Then cruise to rural Remigny, passing through the famous Santenay wine region.
Drive to Beaune with its 15th-century charity hospital of Hôtel-Dieu. Explore the quaint shops before enjoying a gourmet lunch ashore at Maison Champy in the heart of the Côte de Beaune vineyards. Return to the barge for a cruise past charming Chagny to the village of Rully.
Cruise to the village of Fragnes with opportunities for walking and cycling along the towpath. After lunch, partake in a private wine tasting at the delightful Domaine Chanzy.
Cruise onto the Saône River to Chalon-sur-Saône. Visit historic 12th-century Clos de Vougeot. Return to Finesse for a gala farewell dinner on board to celebrate your relaxing week of cruising.
After breakfast, transfer back to Dijon, arriving in late morning.
From $9,990
per guest · 6 nights
Prices are a guide and vary with season, cabin category and party size. Your advisor will confirm the exact cost before anything is booked.
The graceful canal barge Finesse accommodates eight guests among four en suite cabins. Stretching 128 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, sun deck and spa tub. Guests enjoy fine regional food and wine while taking in the stunning scenery as it drifts by, pausing every so often for local shore excursions on foot or bicycle.
Cabin
oceanview · sleeps 2
