La Vie en Rose – St Julien sur Dheune to Seurrre
St Julien sur Dheune to Seurrre
Maximum Capacity: 6 Guests
Available April through October of 2025
La Vie en Rose offers an intimate and luxurious cruising experience, allowing guests to unwind in style as they glide past rolling vineyards, historic châteaux, and charming villages.
Each day aboard the barge begins with a sumptuous breakfast featuring freshly baked pastries, local cheeses, and seasonal fruits. As the day unfolds, guests can indulge in leisurely excursions to explore the rich history and culture of Burgundy, guided by knowledgeable experts who bring the region’s storied past to life.
Onboard, the attentive crew ensures every detail is taken care of, from crafting exquisite gourmet meals paired with the finest local wines to providing personalized service that caters to each guest’s preferences. The barge’s elegantly appointed cabins offer a peaceful retreat, complete with plush furnishings and panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.
As the sun sets, guests can relax on the deck with a glass of wine, watching the golden hues of the sky reflect on the tranquil waters. The gentle pace of barge cruising allows for a deeper connection with the landscape, offering a unique opportunity to savor the simple pleasures of life in one of France’s most beautiful regions. Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway or an unforgettable journey with friends, La Vie en Rose promises an experience that encapsulates the art of living well
Day 1: SUNDAY
SAINT-JULIEN-SUR-DHEUNE
Guests are met at Le Creusot TGV railway station in the afternoon and taken by mini bus to La Vie en Rose, which is moored on the tranquil Canal du Centre in the pretty village of Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune. Champagne Welcome and dinner in the evening gives us the opportunity to chat about the coming weeks itinerary, while you gently unwind from your journey.
DAY 2 MONDAY
SAINT-LEGER-SUR-DHEUNE
The day begins with a cruise to the village of Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune wich will be our mooring for the evening. After a lunch aboard La Vie en Rose, we visit by mini bus the famous « Château de Couches » known as the « Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne ». It is a magnificent XIIe Century fortress classified to the « Monument Historique » which presents all the differents phases of its building from end XIe up to XIXe. On the way back to La Vie en Rose, we will propose you an excursion through the Maranges villages to the mountain of the 3 crosses, a magnificent panorama ! We will finish this first day in a local auberge to discover the regional cooking (not included).
DAY 3, TUESDAY
SANTENAY
We depart Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune for a leisurely cruise to the village of Santenay, which nestles amongst the famous vineyards and preserved landscape of the Southern Côte de Beaune. This morning we will take the the direction of Mercurey for a meeting with an old friend winegrower « Agnes » in the Domaine Meix-Foulot . Agnes will take us in her vineyards for an outside tasting and then return in the winery to tell us how she makes her wine. Today for lunch… maybe a picnic, surprise !! This afternoon will be the opportunity to discover the wonders of the « Côte Chalonnaise » , you might enjoy the magnificent views offered by this region. On the way back we will stop at Russily, charming typical village for an authentic goat farming visit and why not, a cheese tasting !
We return to La Vie en Rose for a relax evening and dinner onboard.
DAY 4, WEDNESDAY
CHAGNY
We start the day with a short cruise to the town of Chagny where we will moor for the evening. After a relaxing breakfast we depart for the historic town of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. Today is the market day and for lunch we propose the restaurant « Le Conty » (not included) a wonderful dining place with a pleasant cellar atmosphere. We will dedicate this afternoon for a visit of the historic « Hospices de Beaune » and the Hotel Dieu, built in the XVe century (with a private guide) .Then free time for shopping in the pedestrian zone and why not a « Café » in the village square! We return to La Vie en Rose through the vineyards for a restful evening and dinner on board.
DAY 5, THURSDAY
FRAGNES
This morning we continue with our cruise towards Fragnes, ideally situated to discover the « Côte Chalonnaise », where we will moor for the evening. In the south of the Côte de Beaune, the Côte Chalonnaise propose ruby-coloured red wine and delicate white wine of great renown coming from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay or Aligoté. After a lunch onboard depart for the visit of the wonderful Château de Rully. The Chateau de Rully is a medieval fortress built in the 12th century, since the origin the Chateau has been kept in the same family. The current owner will be your private guide and he will tell you the history of his ancestors. We will finish the tour by a wine tasting in the old kitchen of the Chateau.
To continue this wonderful evening you will enjoy a dinner taken ashore (not included) in a local auberge or, if you wish a « Gatronomic Experience », you might appreciate the restaurant « Lameloise » the only Michelin 3 stars *** restaurant in Burgundy, icon of the French cuisine.
DAY 6, FRIDAY
SEURRE
This morning we take a short car ride to the town of « Chalon-sur-Saône » (the birthplace of the photography). Chalon has a Cathedral with a lovely square surrounded by medieval buildings. A is it market day today, the square filled with fruit and vegetables stalls and the other streets littered with all sorts of market traders selling a plethora of goods. A real insight into french life. We return to La Vie en Rose for lunch and a leisurely cruise to the village of Seurre. This evening your farewell meal starts with cocktails and canapés on the deck overlooking the Saône river.
DAY 7, SATURDAY
SEURRE
After a last breakfast, guests are taken by our private chauffeur to Le Creusot TGV railway station in good time to catch their train.
| La Vie en Rose - 2025 | |
| US Pricing | |
| Regular | |
| Charter up to 3 passengers | $ 21,000 |
| Charter for 4 passengers | $ 28,000 |
| Charter for 5 passengers | $ 30,000 |
| Charter for 6 passengers | $ 33,000 |
Price includes:
- Seven days and six nights on the barge with use of 3 cabins and private bathrooms from 1600hrs Sunday until 0930hrs on the following Saturday.
- Pick up and drop off at Le Creusot train station or at a pre-arranged hotel in or around.
- Only one pick-up and drop off destination may chosen for the whole group.
- All meals taken onboard
- All transports to and from restaurants where needed.
- All wines and open bar aboard the barge.
- All escorted excursions included in the program.
- Use of six bicycles (helmets not included)
Not included:
- 3 Meals taken ashore at the restaurant (1 lunch & 2 dinners) at customers expense.
- (A selection of restaurants is proposed, guests are free to choose)
- Travel costs to and from the agreed meeting point before and after the cruise.
- Travel and cancellation insurance.
