Saroche - Burgundy Canal

Saroche - Burgundy Canal
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Trip Overview

Embarking aboard Saroche near Dijon, cruise the quintessentially French region of Burgundy, pausing for food and wine tastings in the magical vineyards of the Côte d’Or and visits to quaint hamlets and medieval villages along the way.

Operated by Abercrombie & Kent aboard A&K Saroche.

Cruise Highlights

Gather for meals in the outdoor dining area with firepit

Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the towpath

Sleeps six in three queen/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom

A crew of four ensures your comfort on board

Daily Itinerary

Meet in Paris. Then, embark on Saroche from its mooring in Escommes.

Travel down a flight of locks to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. After lunch visit the wine-producing village of Saint Roman.

After visiting Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, travel downstream to Pont d’Ouche through 10 locks, maybe enjoying the towpaths by foot or bike.

Today visit the capital of Burgundy wine production, known for both the wine and traditional tiled roofs. After visiting the Hospice du Beaune, enjoy a comprehensive wine tasting in the labyrinth cellars.

After a leisurely sailing in the morning and lunch onboard, the afternoon visits include a special wine tasting.

Today is market day in Dijon with visits to Dijon’s old town, some of the best markets in France, and specialty shops and cafes. The afternoon visit takes you to a small village where the barge is moored.

Disembark in Gissey-sur-Ouche and return to Paris.

Pricing & Options

From $51,000

per guest · 6 nights

Departure dates

  • 22 Aug 2027 – 28 Aug 2027On request
  • 29 Aug 2027 – 4 Sept 2027On request
  • 5 Sept 2027 – 11 Sept 2027On request
  • 12 Sept 2027 – 18 Sept 2027On request
  • 19 Sept 2027 – 25 Sept 2027On request
  • 26 Sept 2027 – 2 Oct 2027On request
  • 3 Oct 2027 – 9 Oct 2027On request
  • 10 Oct 2027 – 16 Oct 2027On request

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 Ship: A&K Saroche

Deck Plan

A&K Saroche deck plan

About the ship

The graceful canal barge Saroche accommodates six guests among three en suite cabins. Stretching 128 feet in length, the vessel affords ample room to relax with a salon, outdoor dining area and fire pit. 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.

  • 6 guests

Cabins

Private Charter

oceanview · sleeps 2

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Saroche - Burgundy Canal