Day Day 1
Sunday | Paris to Escommes
Meet in Paris. Then, embark on Saroche from its mooring in Vandières. Meals: Dinner
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Saroche - Cote Chalonnaise
France7 daysMay 2027 · Jun 2027 · Jul 2027
The journey
Overview
Embarking aboard Saroche near Dijon, cruise the quintessentially French region of Burgundy, pausing for food and wine tastings in the magical vineyards of the Côte d’Or and visits to quaint hamlets and medieval villages along the way.
Highlights
- ◆Sleeps six guests in three queen/twin cabins, each outward facing with en suite bathroom
- ◆Gather for meals in the outdoor dining area with firepit
- ◆Crew of four ensures your comfort onboard
- ◆Borrow one of the provided bicycles for a relaxing ride along the towpath
Complete package information
Full package information
Embarking aboard Saroche near Dijon, cruise the quintessentially French region of Burgundy, pausing for food and wine tastings in the magical vineyards of the Côte d’Or and visits to quaint hamlets and medieval villages along the way.
- Destination
- France
- Duration
- 7 days
- Indicative price
- On request
- Operator
- Worldway Travels Group
- Travel style
- Canal Barge Cruises, Culture & History, Family, Food & Drink, Short Escapes, Cruises, Solo, River Cruise
- Availability
- Available
Complete day-by-day itinerary
Day Day 1.1
Transfer: Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune to Santenay
Day Day 2
Monday | Escommes to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
Travel down a flight of locks to Châteauneuf-en-Auxois. After lunch, visit the wine-producing village of Saint Roman and an organic artisanal goat cheese producer. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 2.1
Transfer: Santenay to Rully
Day Day 3
Tuesday | Châteauneuf-en-Auxois to Le Pont d’Ouche
After visiting Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, travel downstream to Pont d’Ouche through 10 locks, maybe traversing the towpaths by foot or bike. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4
Wednesday | Le Pont d’Ouche to Beaune
Today visit the capital of Burgundy wine production, Beaune, known for both the wine and traditional tiled roofs. After visiting the Hospice du Beaune, have a comprehensive wine tasting in the labyrinth cellars. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 4.1
Transfer: Rully to Fragnes-la-Loyere
Day Day 5
Thursday | Beaune to La Bussière-sur-Ouche
After a leisurely sailing in the morning and lunch onboard, the afternoon visits include a special wine tasting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 5.1
Transfer: Fragnes-la-Loyere to Chalon-sur-Saône
Day Day 6
Friday | La Bussière-sur-Ouche to Gissey-sur-Ouche
Today is market day in Dijon with visits to Dijon’s old town, some of the best markets in France, and specialty shops and cafes. The afternoon visit takes you to a small village where the barge is moored. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Day 6.1
Transfer: Chalon-sur-Saône to null
Day Day 7
Saturday | Gissey-sur-Ouche to Paris
Disembark in Gissey-sur-Ouche and return to Paris. Meals: Breakfast
What is included
- Round-the-clock, on-call support from Worldway’s experts
- Transfers to/from Barges
- All meals and drinks on board
- All sightseeing excursions during the cruise
Accommodation & cabin notes
- Saroche
Departures / operating windows
- May 2027
- Jun 2027
- Jul 2027
Booking, payment & policy notes
Booking process: Submit an enquiry for Saroche - Cote Chalonnaise; 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.
Traveller questions
Minimum Age: Minimum age is 12 years old
Cruise route: Route runs in reverse on alternate weeks and may differ on selected cruise dates.
General Requirements: Your passport needs to be valid for at least six (6) months after your journey ends and should have a minimum of two (2) blank visa pages for entry and exit stamps for each country visited on your journey. Our partner VisaCentral offers easy, efficient U.S. passport and visa processing. Visit them online at visacentral.com or call 844 823 1224 and reference Worldway's account number 73001. Service fees apply. Citizens of other countries should contact the appropriate consular office for entry requirements pertaining to their journey.
Passport Copy Required at time of Booking: Passport copies are required at the time of booking for all guests to confirm included services. Please sign in or register to your personalized Worldway account to enter passport details and upload a copy in the Guest Documentation section.
Visa Requirements: Holders of U.S. or Canadian passports are not required to obtain a tourist visa for entry into France.
Traveller's Health: We recommend you check the Smartraveller website for Australian passport holders /go/wwr_2yDlYcHZuqpHgyugvbgsOKK9dpLZKuAa5-ALNZ54aK9rj-0rOzqRUhAkrieWuUd2KkOHGnrLfkJVLo2h70Mw and Safe Travel for New Zealand passport holders /go/wwr_jfY2R8Me0ca0JzD8RN5I5I1bXqcw7oF_h3kb-3O1OqmqaEfQkzg3_SbVGf4_T31wuRmYSyy3zFD5Jn9Ogw for the latest on required and recommended vaccines and health requirements for your destination.
Register Your Journey: Be sure to register with your nearest embassy or consulate for the destinations included in your journey. U.S. citizens can register through STEP, the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (step.state.gov/step). Canadian citizens can enroll in Registration of Canadians Abroad at Registration of Canadians Abroad.
Country Specific Information: Worldway strongly advises all travellers to be aware of the most recent travel information, special considerations and advisories to the country you are visiting. For Australian passport holders, please visit Smartraveller; and for New Zealand passport holders, please visit SafeTravel.
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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