A Grand Cru cruise offers some of the most expansive staterooms and the highest level of amenities you will find on any of the canal barges in France. Enjoy the privacy you would find at home and the comfort of 6-star accommodations!
The salon decor combines multiple seating areas with French accent pieces and other stunning touches. The salon is bright and spacious with continuous panoramic windows to provide an expansive view of the outside countryside while cruising.
The separate dining room seats eight and is decorated in an elegant and timeless style. Here you will enjoy gourmet meals prepared by your private chef with Grand Cru wine served at both lunch and dinner. The dining room also features a glass-walled demonstration kitchen, where your chef gives both planned and impromptu demonstrations in French and Continental cuisine during the cruise.
Each of the four luxurious staterooms provides over 260 square feet of space, a stereo system, individually controlled central heating and air-conditioning, two oversized twins or one king bed, a vanity dressing area, a private bath with tub, separate shower and heated towel racks and floors.
SUNDAY: Welcome Aboard
Meals: Dinner onboard
In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of the Grand Cru at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured in our immaculate vehicle to the Grand Cru, moored in the tiny village of Plombieres-les-Dijon. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner onboard.
MONDAY: Where Medieval Monks Made Wine
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard
Your luxurious journey begins with a lazy morning cruise. Laze on deck in the hot tub, or explore the countryside via bicycle. This afternoon, visit the Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, where Cistercian monks made wine in the 12th century. Explore the preserved presses on which these iconic Burgundian vintages were made. Return to the Grand Cru for an evening of drinks and dinner onboard.
TUESDAY: Destination Dijon
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard
A lazy morning cruise awaits you this morning. In the afternoon, the town of Dijon offers a pleasurable excursion ashore. Mingle with the locals as you browse seasonal produce, boutique cheese, and freshly baked bread at "Les Halles,” the region's food market. Preserved palaces and beautiful churches vie for attention with specialty boutiques, small cafes, and serene gardens. Shop, sip, and stroll your way through this small city brimming with authentic Burgundian life. Return to the Grand Cru for aperitifs and appetizers before tonight's delicious dinner.
WEDNESDAY: A Grape Time Was Had By All
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & onboard
Coffee and croissants begin the day. During this morning's cruise, laze in the hot tub, join your Captain in his wheelhouse, or explore the towpath's flora and fauna with a brisk stroll or exhilarating bicycle ride. After lunch, Southern Burgundy's pampered grapes are on full display as you swirl, sip, and savor locally produced wines in the newly opened tasting room of the Domaine de Cromey. Your Tour Guide returns you to the Grand Cru for cocktails and canapes before Chef presents tonight's gourmet dinner.
THURSDAY: Quaint Medieval Village Overlooking the Canal
Meals: Breakfast & lunch onboard, dinner ashore
Revel in the ambiance of the tranquil countryside during this morning's cruise. This afternoon, your Tour Guide escorts you to Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, a castle overlooking the Canal. A walking tour through the chateau reveals the architectural details and timeworn relics which speak to the deprivations and decadence so prevalent in France’s history. Return to the barge to freshen up before your dinner ashore.
FRIDAY: The Best of Burgundy in Beaune
Travel: Pont d'Ouche to Vandenesse-en-Auxois
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner onboard
Bon matin! Begin the day with a leisurely morning cruise. Stroll or bicycle along the towpath, or join Chef in the demonstration kitchen for an informal cooking lesson. In the afternoon, a drive in your private vehicle culminates in the charming town of Beaune, the region's wine capital. Your Tour Guide will accompany you through the Hospice de Beaune, a prestigiously preserved Medieval hospital built in the 15th century. Return to the barge for tonight's festive Farewell Feast.
SATURDAY A Sad Farewell!
Meals: Breakfast onboard
After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.
2027 Prices
Whole Boat Charter for 8 guests
Whole Boat Charter for 7 guests
Whole Boat Charter for 6 guests
Note all our prices are in US Dollars. We convert to Australian dollars at current exchange rates on the day of payment of deposit/full payment.
Departure Dates 2027
Value Season
Regular Season
High Season
Price is all-inclusive - inclusions are:
- Price includes accommodation in ensuite cabins
- Round trip chauffeured transfers to and from Paris
- Gourmet cuisine provided by your private on-board chef
- All beverages including premium local wines and mixed drinks
- Onboard open bar with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Daily escorted excursions including admittance fees
- Unlimited use of onboard amenities such as bicycles and the hot tub
