Maïtena

In the afternoon, you will be met at the designated meeting point and driven to the barge moored in the historic town of Dole. A traditional champagne (or local Jura Crémant) welcome and introduction to the crew awaits you. Savor your first gourmet dinner onboard, followed by a nightcap on deck as you soak in the peaceful atmosphere of the canal.

Begin your Burgundian adventure in true French fashion, with freshly brewed coffee and just-baked croissants before stepping ashore in delightful Dole. Tour Guide Pascal leads you through the town’s winding lanes and storybook corners. This afternoon's first cruise is the perfect time to watch the countryside drift by from the deck; or, follow alongside by bicycle on the towpath, reveling in the region at its most peaceful and picturesque. Cocktails and canapes precede tonight's dinner onboard.

The journey continues with a lazy morning cruise. Visit Captain Maxime in his wheelhouse, lounge on deck, or socialize in the salon. In the afternoon, a drive in your private vehicle through the Cote d’Or vineyards culminates in the charming town of Beaune, the region's wine capital. Tour Guide Pascal will accompany you through the Hospice de Beaune, a prestigiously preserved Medieval hospital built in the 15th century. Return to the barge where Hostess Sandrine is putting the final touches on tonight's dinner party onboard.

For the early birds, the day begins in delicious fashion with a stroll to the village bakery, where you will help choose the morning’s handmade breads and artisanal pastries. Then it is on to the local market, basket in hand, to select the freshest seasonal ingredients for tonight’s very special dinner. This afternoon, relax into the rhythm of the canal with a leisurely cruise. Later, the day’s true highlight begins: a convivial, hands-on cooking lesson with Maxime and Sandrine. Tonight, gather around the dinner table for a joyful celebration of the dishes you helped create. Bon appétit!

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Saint-Jean-de-Losne, perhaps with a stroll along the quay before the day’s indulgences begin. At mid-morning, depart to tour the legendary Clos de Vougeot, where, in the12th century, Cistercian monks made wine. Then, enjoy luncheon ashore at La Table de Léonce Vougeot, paired with a tasting of seven locally produced Burgundian wines, including two Grand crus. Chin-chin! Return to the barge for an afternoon cruise. Aperitifs and appetizers are served before tonight's gourmet dinner onboard.

A final morning cruise awaits. 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 Maïtena for tonight's sumptuous Farewell Feast, celebrating your week with Maxime and Sandrine in style.

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