La Vie en Rose

In the afternoon, you will be met by a crew member of La Vie en Rose at the designated meeting point. From here, relax as you are chauffeured to the barge, moored in the village of St Julien sur Dheune. A traditional champagne welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you, before your first gourmet dinner onboard.

The day begins with a morning cruise. Relax on deck with a cup of coffee and watch the scenery float by. This afternoon, your Tour Guide presents Chateau de Couches, a restored fortress once part of the defensive stronghold of the Duchy of Burgundy. After touring the flamboyant Gothic chapel and the network of underground cellars, take a drive to the Mountain of the Three Crosses, where a panorama of vineyards and villages spreads out before you. Return to La Vie en Rose and freshen up before enjoying dinner, in nearby Santenay.

During this morning's sailing, visit Chef in the demonstration kitchen, or relax with a cup of coffee on deck. Then depart for the wine village of Mercurey for a winetasting with vintners who have known your Captain’s family for decades! After lunch ashore provided by your Chef, choose to experience a stroll in the vineyards, a visit to a goat farm, or a cheese sampling. A delightful evening of drinks and dinner awaits onboard.

Coffee and cruising is the best way to start the day in Southern Burgundy! Then drive through vineyards to the charming town of Beaune, the region's wine capital. Visit the Hospice de Beaune, an immaculately preserved Medieval hospital built in the 15th century, and then enjoy lunch at a local bistro. After exploring the shops or lingering over a café in the town square, return to the barge for cocktail hour while Chef puts the finishing touches on tonight's delicious dinner.

A morning cruise is the perfect time to explore the towpath with a brisk bicycle ride or leisurely stroll. Your Tour Guide then accompanies you to the Chateau de Rully, an estate which has been inhabited by the same family for generations. Meet the current owner, tour the grounds, and and enjoy a winetasting in the old kitchen of the Chateau. A toast to La Vie en Rose! Dinner is taken ashore at a delightful auberge.

This morning, the lively town of Chalon-sur-Saône offers pleasurable insight into the authentic Burgundian lifestyle. Mingle with locals at the morning market while browsing a panoply of colorful produce, freshly baked pastries, and regionally produced cheeses. Return to the barge for a lazy afternoon cruise; then, join friends in the salon for cocktails and canapes before Chef presents tonight's sumptuous Farewell Feast.

After breakfast, you will be chauffeured to the designated drop off point.