Get away from it all on an Emotional Journey from Saône-et-Loire to the Côte d'Or (port-to-port cruise)

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Hiking to the Cirque du Bout du Monde</li>
	<li>Wine tasting in Santenay</li>
	<li>Chalon-sur-Sa&ocirc;ne</li>
	<li>Saint-Jean-de-Losne</li>
	<li>The Grand Crus Wine Route in Burgundy</li>
</ul>

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Set off on a discovery tour of Chalon sur Sa&ocirc;ne and its old town. Chalon came into being as the main port to the Eduens people during the Gaulish period and saw its glory days at the beginning of the Middle Ages as the Merovingian capital of Burgundy, and then again at the end of the same period as the site of famous international fairs. Joseph Nic&eacute;phore Niepce who invented photography was born in Chalon in 1765, one more reason to the town&#39;s fame. Today, Chalon is a city of Art and History, and as you wander around the Old Town you will be delighted by the half-timbered houses built between the 15th and 17th centuries, the restored facade of St Vincent&#39;s cathedral and fine classical mansions dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. Our visit will continue downtown where you will enjoy a tasting of local specialties from Burgundy. Return on board.PLEASE NOTE<ul><li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li><li>The order of the visits can change.</li><li>Times are approximate.</li><li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li></ul>

Guided visit of Chalon-sur-Sa&ocirc;ne

In the afternoon, set off on the Grands Crus Wine Route, including Gevrey-Chambertin and the Clos de Vougeot, with a visit of the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot. As early as the 12th century, monks from the Citeaux abbey built winegrowing outbuildings in the middle of the vines. The main building strongly influenced by the Renaissance style was added in the 16th century. The Clos Vougeot remains the symbol of more than 1000 years of Burgundy history. The journey continues to a wine estate for a tasting* of Burgundy wines. Here you will discover a traditional vineyard, visit the cellars that hold barrels and bottles, then take part in a commented tasting of the famous wines from the region. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Burgundy: the Grands Crus Wine Route

Set off for the center of Santenay, a charming little wine-producing town with a priceless historic heritage where a local wine producer will greet you. You will learn more about the wine making process and enjoy a tasting* of 3 wines. Return to the boat.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>You&#39;ll be able to purchase wine following the tasting which will be delivered to the ship.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Wine tasting in Santenay

Departure for a walk to the Cirque du Bout du Monde, part of Natura 2000 sites - a European network of nature protection areas. There, you will admire the imposing chalk cliffs carved out by the river Cozanne which create a cirque where a 25-metre high waterfall was formed. Our coach will then take us to Mont de S&egrave;ne, or the Mountain of the Three Crosses, an ancient Celtic religious site which overlooks the Santenay vineyards from a height of some 521 meters. This classified site is characterized by its rustic plants and wild bushes. Enjoy the amazing panoramic views of the surrounding main peaks and valleys, including the vineyards of the C&ocirc;te de Beaune, the Sa&ocirc;ne Valley, Morvan, Jura and the Alps. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Walk to the Cirque du Bout du Monde and the Mont de S&egrave;ne

Saint-Jean-de-Losne is a small town with many monuments bearing testimony to a rich and prestigious past. Today it is the capital of barging in France, lying at the heart of the French waterways and canal system in southern Burgundy. With the help of a guided visit of the town, in the company of a registered guide, you&#39;ll discover the exterior of the Monument Commemorating the Siege of 1636 and the H&ocirc;tel-Dieu which was a hospital founded in 1658 enclosed by a wrought iron fence dating from the 17th and 18th centuries. You will also visit the Gare d&#39;Eau (or Water Station), the Church of St John the Baptist, built during the 16th century in a mix of Gothic and Renaissance styles, and the Batellerie Museum (also known as the Sailors&#39; House), one of the oldest houses in town, dating back to the 15th century which recounts the history of navigation. Your visit of the town ends at the Hotel de Ville, a former town hall built in the early 17th century, where you&#39;ll get the chance to taste some local specialties.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended for this excursion.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Guided tour of Saint-Jean-de-Losne

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Included in tour package Hiking to the Cirque du Bout du Monde Wine tasting in Santenay Chalon-sur-Saône Saint-Jean-de-Losne The Grand Crus Wine Route in Burgundy

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