Le Fandango
Fandango Itinerary: The Burgundy Canal
Dijon to Escommes
Sample Itinerary (to be reversed alternate weeks)
Meeting point for pickups and departures Dijon train station
N.B. To celebrate Fandango’s return to France’s foremost wine and gastronomique region, we are going to take the guests to dine onshore three times during the week, inclusive. This will include a typical ‘plat du jour’ at a lock side bistrot, a ‘casse-croûte’ while wine tasting on the Route de Grands Crus, and the Michelin star restaurant of l’Abbaye de Buissière.
Sample Itinerary (to be reversed alternate weeks)
Meeting point for pickups and departures Dijon train station
N.B. To celebrate Fandango’s return to France’s foremost wine and gastronomique region, we are going to take the guests to dine onshore three times during the week, inclusive. This will include a typical ‘plat du jour’ at a lock side bistrot, a ‘casse-croûte’ while wine tasting on the Route de Grands Crus, and the Michelin star restaurant of l’Abbaye de Buissière.
Sunday: Board in Dijon
Your tour guide will meet you at 4:00pm in Dijon: Either at the train station, rental car office or local hotel. You’ll be escorted to Fandango at anchor in Dijon port. A Champagne welcome provides the perfect moment to meet the crew and preview the week ahead. Your evening dinner will be the start of your gourmet journey.
Monday: Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Your morning cruise departs Dijon and introduces you to the peaceful green pastoral setting of the Ouche River Valley. The famous cream coloured Charolais cows graze in their pastures, wildflowers abound and a wonderful feeling of relaxation takes over. After lunch on board, you may want to cycle on the towpath to work up a thirst for the evening wine tasting at the medieval chateau of Clos de Vougeot.
Tuesday: Cruise to Gissey-sur-Ouche
This morning visit the colourful “les halles” covered market of Dijon. The chef will take you on the rounds of the market stalls, selecting cheeses and fresh produce, making sure all the specialties you want to try go into the baskets! Then tour historic Dijon town centre, not forgetting to shop at the famous Grey Poupon mustard shop and local boutiques.
Wednesday: Cruise to Pont d’Ouche
You will enjoy the diversity of each lock keeper’s handiwork this morning as we cruise a staircase of locks bordered by well-tended flower beds and vegetable gardens. Walk, bicycle or just read on deck, letting the scenery glide by. Today we’ll take you to the exquisitely restored Abbey of La Bussière for a Michelin-star lunch. The tranquillity of your afternoon cruise to Pont d’Ouche will complete the experience to “savourer le moment”.
Thursday: Cruise to Fairy Rock Lock
How about an exciting day out to taste wine and tour along the Route des Grands Crus?! To accompany the wine, there is a ‘casse-croûte’ lunch of regional specialties on crispy baguettes: beurre, jambon persillé, saucisson pâtés with special mustards and cornichons, plus a “plateau de fromages extraordinaire”. Then tour the famed Hospice de Beaune and return to Fandango for dinner on board.
Friday: Cruise to Escommes
You will admire the hilltop castle of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois while floating to Vandenesse. This medieval castle will then be brought to life during a historical tour. Antique shops and breathtaking views await you! Walking the cobblestoned streets will work up an appetite for your typical Burgundy ‘plat du jour’ lunch at the bistrot. Then we’ll cruise up the last flight of locks to the Escommes Lake. An evening drive to the exquisite village of Flavigny, site for the film Chocolat, before your last delicious dinner on board ends your cruise in style!
Your tour guide will meet you at 4:00pm in Dijon: Either at the train station, rental car office or local hotel. You’ll be escorted to Fandango at anchor in Dijon port. A Champagne welcome provides the perfect moment to meet the crew and preview the week ahead. Your evening dinner will be the start of your gourmet journey.
Monday: Cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Your morning cruise departs Dijon and introduces you to the peaceful green pastoral setting of the Ouche River Valley. The famous cream coloured Charolais cows graze in their pastures, wildflowers abound and a wonderful feeling of relaxation takes over. After lunch on board, you may want to cycle on the towpath to work up a thirst for the evening wine tasting at the medieval chateau of Clos de Vougeot.
Tuesday: Cruise to Gissey-sur-Ouche
This morning visit the colourful “les halles” covered market of Dijon. The chef will take you on the rounds of the market stalls, selecting cheeses and fresh produce, making sure all the specialties you want to try go into the baskets! Then tour historic Dijon town centre, not forgetting to shop at the famous Grey Poupon mustard shop and local boutiques.
Wednesday: Cruise to Pont d’Ouche
You will enjoy the diversity of each lock keeper’s handiwork this morning as we cruise a staircase of locks bordered by well-tended flower beds and vegetable gardens. Walk, bicycle or just read on deck, letting the scenery glide by. Today we’ll take you to the exquisitely restored Abbey of La Bussière for a Michelin-star lunch. The tranquillity of your afternoon cruise to Pont d’Ouche will complete the experience to “savourer le moment”.
Thursday: Cruise to Fairy Rock Lock
How about an exciting day out to taste wine and tour along the Route des Grands Crus?! To accompany the wine, there is a ‘casse-croûte’ lunch of regional specialties on crispy baguettes: beurre, jambon persillé, saucisson pâtés with special mustards and cornichons, plus a “plateau de fromages extraordinaire”. Then tour the famed Hospice de Beaune and return to Fandango for dinner on board.
Friday: Cruise to Escommes
You will admire the hilltop castle of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois while floating to Vandenesse. This medieval castle will then be brought to life during a historical tour. Antique shops and breathtaking views await you! Walking the cobblestoned streets will work up an appetite for your typical Burgundy ‘plat du jour’ lunch at the bistrot. Then we’ll cruise up the last flight of locks to the Escommes Lake. An evening drive to the exquisite village of Flavigny, site for the film Chocolat, before your last delicious dinner on board ends your cruise in style!
Saturday: Farewell – Return to Dijon
After breakfast the tour guide will transfer you back to Dijon. You can schedule a departure train or rental car pickup after 10:00am.
* Ballooning is possible upon reservation.
After breakfast the tour guide will transfer you back to Dijon. You can schedule a departure train or rental car pickup after 10:00am.
* Ballooning is possible upon reservation.
2009 Cruise Prices
Your cruise includes 6 nights accommodations in your own private twin or queen-bedded cabin with elegant en suite bath (King beds available on Fandango); all meals, including one meal at a local restaurant for either lunch or dinner; fine local wines from the Languedoc with meals; open bar; guided-chauffeured daily sightseeing; transfers to and from the barge in the cruising area; and use of barge amenities including bicycles and spa. (Alcoholic beverages not included with on-shore meal.)
Your cruise includes 6 nights accommodations in your own private twin or queen-bedded cabin with elegant en suite bath (King beds available on Fandango); all meals, including one meal at a local restaurant for either lunch or dinner; fine local wines from the Languedoc with meals; open bar; guided-chauffeured daily sightseeing; transfers to and from the barge in the cruising area; and use of barge amenities including bicycles and spa. (Alcoholic beverages not included with on-shore meal.)
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Fandango Per person in Australian Dollars
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Value Season *
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Charter, 4 - 6 guests in double occupancy
4 guests 5 guests 6 guests |
$ 30400 $ 36900 $ 39100 |
$ 28850 $ 35000 $ 37100 |
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Cabin-by-Cabin
per person double occupancy Monet & Degas
Matisse per single person occupancy Matisse |
$ 7600
$ 5000 $ 7600
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Value Season Prices: All CHARTER prices during Value Season pertains to cruises departing April, July, August, 18 and 25 October.
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DATE AVAILABILITY
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FANDANGO 2009
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STATUS
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CRUISE ROUTE
MIDI CANAL
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05–11 April
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12–18 April
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19–25 April
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26 April–02 May
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3–9 May
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BOOKED
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10–16 May
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BOOKED
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17–23 May
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BURGUNDY CANAL
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24–30 May
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31 May–06 June
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07–13 June
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14–20 June
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21–27 June
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BOOKED
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28 June–04 July
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05–11 July
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12–18 July
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19–25 July
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26 July–01 August
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OPTION
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02-08 August
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09-15 August
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16-22 August
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BOOKED
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23-29 August
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30 August–05 September
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OPTION
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06-12 September
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OPTION
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13-19 September
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20-26 September
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27 September–03 October
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04-10 October
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11-17 October
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BOOKED
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18-24 October
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BOOKED
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25-31 October
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MIDI CANAL
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These cruise prices include the following:
- Six nights accommodation, double occupancy
- All meals included in price with 1 meal taken on shore at quality local restaurant* of the captain's choice. (*alcoholic beverages not included for on shore meal).
- Transfers to and from the barge from the Beziers TGV train station, Montpellier airport, car rental agency or hotel. Please note that airport pickups are available for charter groups only. Please consult with us about the most convenient meeting and drop off points before finalizing your plans.
- Excursions and visits to historical sites, vineyards for wine tastings, markets, and restaurants, in our air conditioned minivans
- All wines, bar and refreshment drinks consumed aboard
- Use of on-board bicycles
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