The Amaryllis is the most luxurious barge whose interior displays an uncompromising attention to detail.  Each state room has been meticulously decorated in a traditional style with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XVI and XV furniture, complimented by occasional tables from Li Puma of Florence. The specially designed window casings incorporate huge windows that panoramically frame the passing countryside.

I T I N E R A R Y
SUNDAY, Day 1
Paris to Dole Depart Paris, Gare de Lyon, on the TGV train in the afternoon. On arrival at Dijon station you are met by the Afloat in France guide who escorts you on your transfer to Dole where you board the barge for your cruise through Burgundy and the Franche-Comté. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and gives you a chance to meet the crew. Enjoy a brief cocktail cruise before dinner.

MONDAY, Day 2
Dole to St Jean de Losne Following a typical French breakfast the barge leaves early for the cruise down the River Doubs and the Canal du Rhône au Rhin which transverse the rugged Franche-Comté and the Jura regions. After a walking tour of Dole, enjoy the lovely countryside of the Franche Comté as the barge continues on to St. Jean de Losne. After lunch, tour ‘Clos de Vougeot’, a medieval chateau surrounded by vineyards. This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers de Tastevin, whole special label is awarded to the finest Côte d’Or vintages.

TUESDAY, Day 3
St Jean de Losne to Verdun Today is market day in Dijon and one must experience a French market day. Your guide takes you on a walking tour of Dijon including a visit to the Ducal Palace and the Grey Poupon mustard shop. After lunch, relax and enjoy the afternoon cruise to Verdun.

WEDNESDAY, Day 4
Verdun to Chalon-sur-Saône This morning, your guide escorts you around Beaune, the capital of Burgundy, to visit the famous Hôtel Dieu, Hospice de Beaune. In the afternoon, continuing to cruise the peaceful valley of the River Saône downstream to the city of Chalon-sur-Saône or Fragnes for the evening’s mooring.

THURSDAY, Day 5
Chalon-sur-Saône to Rully This morning, enjoy a walking tour of the pedestrian area of Chalon-sur-Saône, the last of the Burgundian style river towns and one of the major cities of the Saône valley. The barge cruises upstream for a short distance and leaves the River Saône by clearing the deep lock to enter the Canal du Centre. Now you are in the canal environment where you may disembark the barge at each lock, bicycle alongside or walk and keep up with the pace of the barge. After lunch your guide escorts you on a tour of the Château de Rully followed by a cellar tour in Bouzeron or crémant tasting in Rully.

FRIDAY, Day 6
Rully to St Léger A leisurely cruise on the Canal du Centre gives you a chance to savor the beauty of the French countryside. This afternoon you visit Château Marguerite de Bourgogne in Couches, dating back to the 11th century. The tour includes a private underground wine tasting conducted by the owner. Today, the barge cruises to St. Léger, another quaint village along the Canal du Centre. We shall pass the village of Chagny. As we approach the town, we can see the 18th century château sitting on the hills above the town. Back on board the chef is preparing a feast for your farewell dinner.

SATURDAY, Day 7
Dijon to Paris After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to the Dijon rail station for the return to Paris (Gare de Lyon) on the TGV. On arrival you are met by our Afloat in France representative to assist you with your luggage.

On alternate weeks the itinerary is reversed and the meeting point changed.  This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change without notice.

From $6,600* per person based on double occupancy

From $8,250* per person based on single occupancy

The Amaryllis has four cabins and is only available as a whole boat charter, please inquire for prices.

Accommodation with private bath or shower All meals with selected regional wines Liqueurs and bar drinks on board All sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated Use of vessels’ bicycles and other facilities First Class TGV from Paris All transfers as specified

*Prices are per person, based on double occupancy and a full charter of eight passengers.  Seasonal supplements and blackout dates apply.