 The Grand Cru Special Cruise - July 2008 A 6-night tour aboard The Napoléon barge and an unmissable opportunity for the wine connoisseur to taste the 33 Grand Crus of Burgundy, including Bonne Mares, Montrachet and Romanée Conti.
Travel in superb comfort on our luxury barge, where you will enjoy the delightful scenery and culture of Burgundy at a very relaxed pace. The wines that you will come to enjoy during the cruise are the heart and soul of the region, and have an honoured place in the wine-cellers and at the dinner tables of wine lovers all over the world. | The Napoléon barge is the finest river cruiser in Europe, with all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the ambience of a country inn. 2008 Rates Departure date
Sunday 20th July, 2008 | Individual fare
£3,510 per person | Itinerary
Macon, Chalon, St Jean de Losne | 2008 Itinerary
Sunday - London to Paris and Paris to Macon
Depart London St.Pancras Station by Eurostar (Leisure Select Class) to Paris and then by TGV train (First Class) to Macon. On arrival, enjoy a short champagne cruise reception. Dinner on board, hosted by your resident wine expert, accompanied by the first selection of Grands Crus.
Monday - Tournus, Burgundy
Burgundy wine class and lunch on board. Visit of Joseph Drouhin’s cellar and wine tasting. Dinner on board with your vineyard host and his selection of Grands Crus. |
Tuesday - Chalon sur Saone
Morning cruise before lunch on board. Visit to Drouhin-Laroze estate for a “degustation” followed by dinner with the winemaker’s choice of Grand Crus.
Wednesday - Beaune, Burgundy
Picnic at the 'Clos des Mouches' vineyard. In Beaune, capital of the wine region of Burgundy, visit to the famous Hôtel-Dieu, Hospices de Beaune. Visit the third of your Grand Crus vineyards and enjoy tastings of the winemakers choice. |
Thursday - Seurre
Morning cruise and lunch on board. Final visit to a Grand Cru vineyard the domaine Ponsot. Dinner on board with the wine maker and his choice of Grands Crus.
Friday - Dijon
Visit Dijon and the famous Ducal Palace, shops and the “Maille” mustard shop. Lunch and dinner on board with your resident wine expert and the last of the 33 Grands Crus.
Saturday - Paris by TGV (First Class) and London by Eurostar (Leisure Select Class) | |
