Burgundy cycling tour

Depart Paris in our luxury private transfer service direct to the barge moored in Pont d’ouche, where you board the Apres Tout for your canal cruise through Burgundy on the Canal du Bourgogne. A champagne reception gives you a chance to meet the crew. Once you have settled into your cabin, it will be time to return to the deck for a cocktail cruise on the river Saône. A delicious four course dinner will be served with wonderful wines to match, followed by after dinner drinks – weather permitting all served on the magnificent teak deck.

This morning you will start to discover the delights of this beautiful canal cruise, there are ample opportunities to disembark the barge at the many locks and walk or cycle the sections between each lock.

Cycling out into the lush countryside and local villages, your route will take you to the summit of the canal where it goes through a 200 year old tunnel before descending towards the river Yonne. We then visit a medieval hill-top village steeped in history. This is a charming place with stunning views at every corner, and you can really appreciate from this height, all of the amazing surrounding countryside. We return to the Apres Tout for cocktails and dinner, which is moored in the picturesque village of Gissey.

Cycling out into a gorgeous area of forests and sleepy villages known as les Hautes Côtes, the ride will take you to the village of Gevrey-Chambertin. Here you will be welcomed by Madam Drouhin Laroze, the owner of a prestigious ‘Grand Cru’ property. We have a splendid lunch on the terrace over looking the family‘s vines while enjoying her choice of wines. This is truly a very unique experience which culminates with a very informative private tour of the cellars.

Later in the afternoon we visit Dijon, a wonderful town with a long and interesting history. There is plenty of time to shop in the city’s many chic boutiques or sit in a pavement café and watch the world go by. Your tour guide will take you on a walk through the historic area of the town which will captivate you with its historical past, including the Ducal Palace.

Once back to the barge, perhaps try a ‘Kir Royale’ made with local Cassis, a liqueur invented here in Dijon made from blackcurrants and mixed with the Burgundy Champagne equivalent named Cremant.

Cylicng out through the rolling hills of the famous Côtes de Nuits, here we visit the “Clos de Vougeot”, a medieval château surrounded by vineyards. This is truly a magnificent Chateau and the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Tastevin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest wines. We continue with the gourmet theme and visit a local truffle producer where we learn all about Burgundy’s “black diamond”.

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