Grand Victoria – Auxonne to Macon

Sunday: Champagne Welcome Aboard 

Travel: Paris to Auxonne 

Our private driver meets you in Paris or Geneva to drive you to the Grand Victoria, 

moored in Auxonne to enjoy your French river cruise. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our cheerful crew and experience our Grand Victoria welcome. While we get you checked in and the crew take your luggage to your stateroom, you’ll have the chance to sit and relax with our signature champagne welcome before your first of many incredible dinners on board. 

Monday: Chateau du Clos de Vougeot 

Travel: Auxonne to St. Jean de Losne 

We start our week with breakfast aboard, followed by your first burgundy river cruise down one of the prettiest stretches of the Saône. After a delightful al-fresco lunch in the vineyards, we depart for the historic Château du Clos de Vougeot, once home of the Cistercian monks and their burgundy vineyards. This is a great excursion for Burgundy wine lovers and history buffs alike! Afterward enjoy an informal private wine tasting at a renowned Côte d’Or cellar, before returning to the Grand Victoria. Enjoy cocktails and laughter onboard, while the chef prepares a mouth-watering gourmet dinner. This is a fantastic mooring to take a short walk or bike ride down the vehicle free cycling path. 

Tuesday: Walking Tour of Dijon’s Historic Marketplace 

Travel: Saint-Jean-de-Losne to Seurre 

We depart the Grand Victoria in the morning by mini-van for a walking tour of Dijon’s historic marketplace, designed by Gustav Eiffel himself. Mingle amongst the local shoppers and experience this traditional French market day. A historical tour of the Ducal Palace, Notre Dame, and a 15th century medieval shopping street. We’ll enjoy lunch with the locals at a French bistro. After lunch, guests are welcome to explore Dijon’s shops before enjoying a mustard tasting at the historic Maison Maille founded in 1747. We’ll return to the Grand Victoria for an afternoon of cruising down the scenic Saône River to the village of Seurre. 

Wednesday: Hotel Diêu & Beaune 

Travel: Seurre to Chalon sur Saône 

We start our morning with an early cruise to Chalon-sur-Saône. After breakfast, we’ll venture off to visit the famous Hotel Diêu. A hospital from the Middle Ages, and one of France’s most prestigious historic monuments. Its flamboyant Gothic architecture and its polychrome roofs make this museum one of Burgundy’s gems. We’ll enjoy lunch at a local Michelin Star restaurant before returning to the Grand Victoria. There will be plenty of time to wander the streets, and do a little shopping before returning to the Grand Victoria for cocktails, vinyl night and another gourmet dinner onboard under the lights of the city. 

Thursday – Tournus – Abbaye St Philibert 

Travel: Chalon-sur-Saône – Tournus 

We start our morning with a visit to Chateau de Rully. We’ll enjoy lunch on board and enjoy a gentle slow cruise down to the medieval village of Tournus. Tournus became an important religious town and between the 11th and 13th Century, these monks built the superb Abbey. to unwind before we take a walking tour of the village and tour the Abbey. Tournus is also a fantastic mooring to walk or bike ride along the Saône, or just wander the old roman and medieval streets. Cocktails and dinner onboard will be a great way to end a fabulous day!