The journey
Built for luxury, Finesse winds through the vineyard-clad countryside of southern Burgundy. Visit the 14th-century Château de Germolles; explore ancient Autun with its Roman amphitheater and discover Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu before a private tasting and gourmet lunch at Maison Champy and Château de Chamirey.
Complete package information
Built for luxury, Finesse winds through the vineyard-clad countryside of southern Burgundy. Visit the 14th-century Château de Germolles; explore ancient Autun with its Roman amphitheater and discover Beaune’s Hôtel-Dieu before a private tasting and gourmet lunch at Maison Champy and Château de Chamirey.
Day Day 1
Meet in Paris and transfer to Finesse, moored in St-Julien-sur-Dheune on the Canal du Centre. After a welcome reception and crew introductions, settle into your spacious cabins before a gourmet dinner on board. Meals: Dinner
Day Day 1.1
Day Day 2
Cruise to St-Léger-sur-Dheune today for a visit to 14th-century Château de Germolles, a former residence of the Dukes of Burgundy that features a ducal chapel and romantic gardens. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3
Travel to Autun this morning, an ancient Roman town with a 17,000-seat amphitheater and 12th-century cathedral. Then cruise to rural Remigny, passing through the famous Santenay wine region. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 3.1
Day Day 4
Drive to Beaune with its 15th-century charity hospital of Hôtel-Dieu. Explore the quaint shops before enjoying a gourmet lunch ashore at Maison Champy in the heart of the Côte de Beaune vineyards. Return to the barge for a cruise past charming Chagny to the village of Rully. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5
Cruise to the village of Fragnes with opportunities for walking and cycling along the towpath. After lunch, partake in a private wine tasting at the delightful Domaine Chanzy. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Day Day 6
Cruise onto the Saône River to Chalon-sur-Saône. Visit historic 12th-century Clos de Vougeot. Return to Finesse for a gala farewell dinner on board to celebrate your relaxing week of cruising. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Day Day 7
After breakfast, transfer back to Dijon, arriving in late morning. Meals: Breakfast
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Finesse - Canal du Centre & Saône River; a Worldway specialist verifies live availability, supplier terms, routing, rooming and guest requirements before confirmation.
Payments: Deposit, balance deadline, currency conversion and any gateway fees are confirmed in writing before payment. No automatic charge is made from this information page.
Changes & cancellation: Worldway Travels Group rules can vary by departure, cabin, aircraft, hotel and season. Final cancellation penalties are shared on the quote and invoice before booking.
Travel documents: Passport validity, visas, insurance, medical requirements and local taxes remain traveller responsibilities unless specifically included in the confirmed proposal.
Can this journey be tailored?: Yes — every element can be refined to your dates, pace and interests by our specialists.
How do I reserve?: Contact our team and we'll confirm availability and secure your preferred departure.
This page is designed as a complete pre-booking dossier. Final supplier availability, taxes, route permits, aircraft positioning, visas, insurance, rooming and cancellation rules are reconfirmed by Worldway before payment or ticketing.
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