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DOLE TO ST LÉGER SUR DHEUNE TANLAY TO VENAREY-LES-LAUMES VENAREY-LES-LAUMES TO TANLAY

DOLE TO ST LÉGER SUR DHEUNE

Departing: April – August Duration: 7 days/6 nights

ITINERARY

Day 1 ::

Board the barge at Dole and meet your crew for a champagne reception.
In the evening enjoy your first dinner on board, with decadent local cuisine and fine wines.
Join the River Saône on your leisurely morning cruise.
Visit Clos de Vougeot, a medieval château and headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin society.
You’ll be treated to a private wine tasting at a reputed local producer before rejoining the barge.
After breakfast, take a walking tour of historic Dijon. Visit the market, the Ducal Palace and the famous Grey Poupon mustard shop.
Return to the barge for lunch as you continue along the majestic river to Verdun sur le Doubs.
This evening, dine at a charming local Michelin-rated restaurant.
Continue along the final stretch of the Saône before mooring in the pretty village of Fragnes.
After lunch join a tour of Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy. Tour the magnificent 15th-century Hôtel-Dieu a charity hospital that reveals the region’s history.
Explore the town at your leisure before returning to the barge.
Relax and watch the world float by as your cruise along the beautiful Canal du Centre.
After lunch, the estate’s owner takes you on a tour of Château de Germolles, the last remaining residence of the Dukes of Burgundy.
Moor in Chagny for a dinner at a local Michelin-rated restaurant.
A leisurely cruise takes you to St Léger, your final destination.
After lunch tour Château de Chamirey, a family-run wine estate, complete with a tasting session.
Take a scenic drive back to the barge in time for cocktails and a farewell gala dinner.
After breakfast, bid adieu to the crew and disembark for your onward travel arrangements.

Please note: This itinerary is subject to availability and is for guidance only, a confirmed schedule will be supplied with your travel documents. Prices are based on minimum occupancy, please be advised that supplements may apply.

TANLAY TO VENAREY-LES-LAUMES

Departing: March – October Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Day 1 ::

Board the barge in Tanlay, meeting your crew over a champagne reception.
In the evening enjoy your first dinner on board, with fine wines and decadent local cuisine.
After breakfast cruise along the Burgundy Canal to the village of Lezinnes.
Later in the morning, take a scenic drive to the world-renowned vineyards of Chablis for lunch in a traditional restaurant.
Complete the excursion with a tasting at a local winery, boasting Premier and Grand Crus vintages.
Start the day with a serene cruise to the delightful village of Ancy-le-Franc.
Indulge in an onboard lunch before visiting the stunning 16th-century Chateau d’Ancy-le-Franc on a private tour.
This morning let your guide take you on a walking tour of Noyers-sur-Serein on market day, a medieval village considered one of the most beautiful in France.
Take the time to peruse the village and sample the local produce before returning to the barge for lunch.
Relax as you begin a picturesque cruise to Ravieres, where the barge will moor for the night.
After a delicious breakfast visit the Forge de Buffon, discovering how renowned naturalist George-Louis de Buffon perfected techniques of metal production.
Return to the barge for lunch and continue your cruise to Montbard.
In the afternoon, your guide will escort you on a tour of the Abbey of Fontenay, a 12th-century former Cistercian abbey and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Explore the market of Montbard, sampling local specialities, before cruising to your final destination of Venarey-les-Laumes.
Tour the medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, where many scenes of the film ‘Chocolat’ were shot.
Complete your day with a visit to the site of the Battle of Alesia, where Julius Cesar triumphed over Vercingetorix, King of the Gauls, in 52 BC.
Have breakfast before the crew bids you farewell and you disembark.

VENAREY-LES-LAUMES TO TANLAY

Departing: April – October Duration: 7 days/6 nights

Day 1 ::

Board the barge in Venarey-les-Laumes, meeting your crew over a champagne reception.
In the evening enjoy your first dinner on board, with fine wines and decadent local cuisine.
After breakfast take a guided tour of the medieval village of Flavigny-sur-Ozerain, where many scenes of the film ‘Chocolat’ were shot.
Later in the afternoon visit to the site of the Battle of Alesia, where Julius Caesar triumphed over Vercingetorix, King of the Gauls, in 52 BC.
Enjoy lunch on board before cruising to the small market town of Montbard.
In the morning visit the Forge de Buffon, learning how renowned naturalist George-Louis de Buffon perfected techniques of metal production.
After lunch your guide will escort you on a tour of the Abbey of Fontenay, a 12th century former Cistercian abbey and now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Complete the day with a serene cruise to Ravieres, where the barge will moor for the night.
Start the day by exploring Noyers-sur-Serein on market day, a medieval village considered one of the most beautiful in France.
Return to the barge for lunch. Savour the charm of river life as you gently cruise to Ancy-le-Franc.
After breakfast, visit the stunning 16th century Chateau d’Ancy-le-Franc on a private tour.
Take lunch on board before cruising to Lezinnes, with many opportunities to walk or cycle along the meandering towpath.
Relax and unwind as the barge approaches its final destination of Tanlay.
Later in the morning, take a scenic drive to the world-renowned vineyards of Chablis for lunch in a traditional restaurant.
Complete the excursion with a tasting at a local winery, boasting Premier and Grand Crus vintages.
Have breakfast before the crew bids you farewell and you disembark.

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A very efficient, helpful and professional service. Particularly from Sasha who made our 25th Wedding Anniversary holiday very special with the care and attention to arranging excellent accommodation right down to logistics and some lovely touches on making it a holiday to remember - thank you

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It is the first time we have used a travel agent to book a package holiday which included the travel, hotel and event as one booking so quite rightly your a little apprehensive that everything goes smoothly. We were kept informed regularly before leaving and laterly presented with a very good presentation pack which included the itinerary in date order so we got off to a very good start. The seating arrangements that were pre booked were in a prime position along with the quality of our hotel which Mulberry Travel recommended and could not be faulted due to its uninterrupted views overlooking the coast. All in all this break represented very good value for money and took away a lot of the stress to organize something special whilst using the knowledge of Mulberry travel to good effect. So 5 stars for value and quality from me.

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Paul Lavelle

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