Lorraine
Barging in Burgundy

Passengers: 22
Size: 128 feet long
Rating: First Class, A/C

2010 rates in Burgundy

value season rates

Whole-Boat Charter: $55,800
Individuals: $2,790
per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $990
VALUE SEASON DATES
April 10 to 16
April 17 to 23

regular season rates

Whole-Boat Charter: $59,800
Individuals: $2,990
per person double occupancy
Single Supplement: $990
REGULAR SEASON DATES

April 24 - 30	June 5 - 11
May 1 - 7	June 12 - 18
May 8 - 14	June 19 - 25
May 15 - 21	June 26 - July 2
May 22 - 28	July 3 - 9
May 29 - June 4	July 10 - 16

(Lorraine transits from Burgundy to the Alsace-Lorraine on the dates July 17-23 and July 24-30. The July 24-30 departure from Bescanson to Mulhouse is a "Family Cruise." Call us at (800) 880-0071 for itinerary and pricing.)

Prices do not include open bar, crew gratuity or train transfers to/from Paris and the pickup point. The Barge Lady can assist in the purchase of train tickets.

Lorraine provides value-priced cruising on the deservedly popular route between Dijon and St. Leger-sur-Dheune. Lorraine is owned by an experienced American investor-operator. He pledges to run Lorraine at the same quality level enjoyed by guests in previous seasons.

The 22-passenger Lorraine (perfect to charter for an extrended family or group of couples - as its eleven cabins are identical) cruises through the heart of Burgundy. This idyllic route floats past adorable villages, fields of flowers and old lockhouses. Excellent bicycling and walking is always available on the towpaths - as well as excursions to famed towns such as Dijon and Beaune, winetasting, chateaux and local markets. Shop for mustard in Dijon and wine and antiques in Beaune.

Young and vibrant crew keep the ambiance festive. Taste area wines and sample the gourmet cuisine cooked by the on-board chef. Relax on deck as scenes out of a paining float by. There is truly something for everyone to enjoy aboard the Lorraine in Burgundy!

Lorraine

"Burgundy and Upper Loire"

2010 Cruise Dates on this Route

April 10 - 16	May 1 - 7	May 22 - 28
April 17 - 23	May 8 - 14	May 29 - June 4
April 24 - 30	May 15 - 21	June 5 - 11

Chagny to Paray-le-Monial
On the Canal du Centre

Saturday: Chagny to Santenay
A Fast Start to Cruising in Burgundy!
Our meeting place is Le Creusot TGV train station at 3:15pm. (TGV Duplex #6617 departs from Paris Gare de Lyon Station at 1:54pm, arriving in Le Creusot at 3:15.  Cruise fare does notinclude transfers to and from the cruise route.  We can book and ticket train legs 60 days before departure). You will be met at the station and transferred to your barge which awaits you at Chagny. Welcome drink on board while the crew stores your bags in your cabin. Then we will begin cruising to our first night's mooring in the delightful vineyard village of Santaney. There will be time for a stroll around the village or a bicycle ride before we enjoy our first Gourmet Dinner aboard.

Sunday: Santenay to St Leger sur Dheune
Touring, Bicycling, Walking, Relaxing....
Excursion to Chalon for a guided visit to this charming town. The we return to the barge to cruise for our second night's mooring in the canal town of St Leger sur Dheune. On the way we will pass through many locks offering passengers excellent opportunities to walk or bicycle along the towpath. You can even venture into some villages for a personal look.

Monday: St Leger sur Dheuneto Montchanin
Winetasting at Chateau de Rully
Today's shore excursion is to the lovely Chateau de Rully where we will be personally greeted by the Countess de Rully and treated to a private wine tasting in her cave. Our cruise for today will be to Montchanin which is the highest point on the Canal du Centre

Tuesday: Montchanin to Cluny
Visit the famous Benedictine Abbey remains
Today we will experience some delightful cruising through picturesque countryside to Montceau les Mines. Our shore excursion today is to Cluny, a world heritage sight. Cluny houses the remains of the famous Benedictine Abbey founded in 910 by William the Pious. Before the construction of St Peter's in Rome, Cluny contained the largest church in Christendom.

Wednesday: Cluny to Genelard
Roman Ruins at Autun
Our cruise continues through beautiful valleys to the village of Genelard. Along the way we will visit the ancient city of Autun which was founded by the emperor Augustus. Here we will find the remains of a Roman Theater and two decorative city gates. We will also visit the cathedral of St Lazare and the medieval district of Autun with its winding cobble stone streets that visitors have been walking on for 1000 years.

Thursday: Genelard to Paray-le-Monial
Master Chocolatier Demonstration
And Tasting!
Chocolate lovers alert! We'll drive to La Clayette to visit the charming shop of Master Chocolate maker Bernard Dufoux, pictured at left. Learn how he creates his miniature masterpieces - and sample of few, too! Then its on to a quick tour of an automotive museum housed in a nearby 14th-century castle. Then we will have a visit to the Automobile museum which is housed in a 14th Century Castle. Our cruise today is to Paray-le-Monial where the 12th century basilica was built as a smaller reproduction of the Abbey Church of Cluny. Our visit will offer time to stroll around the town center before we return to the barge to enjoy our Gala Farewell dinner.

Friday: Return to Le Creusot
A Sad Farewell
After breakfast you will board our bus for the journey to Le Creusot rail station and the end of a perfect week. You'll arrive in time to meet TGV #6612, depart Le Creusot 10:41am, arrive back at the Paris Gare de Lyon at 12:03pm.  We hope to see you back on Lorraine!

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"Three Waterways in Burgndy"

2010 Cruise Dates on this Route

June 12 - 18	July 3 - 9
June 19 - 25	July 10 - 16
June 26 - July 2

Dijon to St Leger-sur-Dheune
On the Canal de Bourgogne, River Saone

and Canal du Centre

Saturday: Dijon to Ouges
A Fast Start to Cruising in Burgundy!
Meeting at Dijon Railway station at 4:15 p.m. Bus transfer to Lorraine and welcome aboard drinks with introduction of the crew. As you are getting acquainted with your new sailing mates the Lorraine will begin its journey along the Canal de Bourgogne to its evening mooring at Ouges

Sunday: Visit Dijon, Cruise to St Jean de Losne
Touring, Bicycling, Walking, Relaxing....
After your buffet breakfast aboard Lorraine our motor coach will wisk you to Dijon for a tour of this capital of Burgundy. Meanwhile Lorraine continues down the Canal de Bourgogne. Passengers will return to Lorraine for lunch and continued cruising along the canal. There are many opportunities for guests to walk along the towpath or cycle into nearby villages. This evening we will moor in St Jean de Losne, traditionally the center of barging in Burgundy. It is in St Jean de Losne that the Canal de Bourgogne with merges with the river Saone. There is ample opportunity to walk the village before dinner and stroll the quiet streets after dinner. There are hundreds of barges moored here in addition to major barge manufacturers. Live aboard barge owners are abundant. It is a unique village.

Monday: St Jean de Losne to Chalon sur Saone
Enchanting Town Center in Chalon sur Saone
This morning your guide will take you to visit to Clos de Vougeot. Wine was produced here as early as the 12th century—by none other than the local monks. A private wine tasting follows before we return to Lorraine. This afternoon we will cruise to Chalons sur Saone. CHALON SUR SAONE is the second largest city in Burgundy and has been an important trading center since gallo-roman times. There will be time to visit the beautiful medieval town center surrounding the Cathedral St Vincent.

Tuesday: Chalon sur Saone to Chagny
Visit a 12th-Century Chateau
Today we enter the Canal du Centre from the Saone through a lock with a fifty foot rise. We will cruise along an attractive winding stretch where a good towpath and fairly frequent locks give ample opportunities to walk or cycle the tow path. This afternoon we will have an excursion to the nearby village of Rully for a private guided tour of the 12c. Chateau. When we return to Lorraine it will be moored in the lovely little town of Chagny.

Wednesday: Chagny to Santenay
Beaune - Wine Capital of Burgundy
Morning excursion to BEAUNE. Beaune, wine capital of Burgundy and home to the magnificent Hôtel-Dieu, a charity hospital founded in 1443. This monument boasts the finest Burgundian-Flemish architecture in the world. Afternoon cruise through the meanders of the canal du centre to moor in the midst of the famous vineyards of SANTENAY

Thursday: Santenay to St Leger-sur-Dheune
Well-Preserved Medieval Fortress
Today we navigate to the quiet village of Dennevy. Drive to Couches to visit the chateau of Marguerite of Burgundy, the beautifully preserved vestiges of a vast medieval fortress, followed by a tasting of the wines made here by Emmanuel Cayot, son of the owner. Ample time for waking or cycling today. Later we cruise on to the picturesque village of St léger-sur-Dheune for a farewell gala dinner.

Friday: Return to Dijon
A Sad Farewell
After breakfast, we'll transfer you back to the Dijon Rail Station to meet a late morning TGV train back to Paris, estimated train departure time is 11:00am. (Alternatively, you may take a train to any other destination, pick up a rental car or check into a local hotel - the choice is yours!) We hope to see you back on Lorraine!

Please note: this is a sample itinerary which may be subject to change depending on local conditions. The route will run in reverse on alternate weeks. Contact The Barge Lady for reservations and more information about Barging and river cruises in France Or call us toll free at (800) 880-0071.

Lorraine

Guest Book

"There were seven crew members - all helpful and personable.  The bathroom was better than expected - great, thick towels and washcloths!  The sightseeing featured Roman history and wonderful churches.  The route is 80 miles long with over 40 locks!  At every port, guests can get off and walk or bike along the beautiful path.  We cruised through fields full of red poppies, saw rural views, and also cruised past adorable villages."
- Bill and Pat Fleming, 2010

"Carolyn and I enjoyed the cruise very much.  Sophie , the manager, spoke excellent English because she had lived in the United States as an exchange student, and was wonderful.  Guy, the guide, was very nice and quite informative.  I would encourage others to take this cruise."
-Dick Sanders and Carolyn Shepherd, 2009

"Fantastic!  The food was outstanding!  After telling friends about this experience, they are planning to book a barge trip in 2010."
-Jo Anne Eschler, 2009

"The tours were varied. Our favorite was the beertasting - and we loved Colmar!"
-Cliff and Laura Wood, 2008

"Just a quick note from Kelly and I to say that we thoroughly enjoyed the trip. The crew, the boat, the tours, everything including the weather were absolutely awesome and we will certainly recommend it to our friends. Thanks, too, for your attention to detail and speedy responses."
-Greg and Kelly Banks, 2008

"Great Trip, can't wait to do another next year!"
-Doug and Paula Groseclose, 2008

"Fellow passengers were lots of fun and interacted very well with six in our Seattle group. The entire staff was always friendly and helpful. Helen, cruise manager, made special accomodation for Jane's allergy to "oaked" wines."
-Louis and Jane Lambert, 2008

Lorraine Floor Plan

128 feet long
-11 Cabins 110 sq ft, all with twin beds and large windows.
-Lounge/bar and separate dining room with modern decor and large windows.
-Sundeck with canopy.
-Laptop computer - extra charge
-French cell phone for rent.