Yacht Chartering
French Wine Tasting
from £206pp
For French wine enthusiasts, we can offer a relaxing tour on board a canal boat, taking in the famous wine of the Burgundy region, including Domaine La Roche, one of the best Chablis producers, and other vineyards such as St Bris, Irancy, and Cave de Bailly.
Travelling along the Canal de Nivernais, often described as the most beautiful canal in France, the cruise offers the opportunity to visit one of the most important Burgundy
white wine regions. On the way we visit the medieval city of Auxerre and the town of
Chablis itself.
There is also an option to drive to the Champagne region for one night to include a guided tour of Mumms Champagne House.
We can offer a 4-day tour out of season, or a 7-day tour in high season (July/August).
Prices are from £206 per person based on 6 people sharing (without
a guide).
Typical 4 day tour (without guide)
Day 1: Arrive at Vermenton 1pm for
departure at 2pm. Depart and cruise to
Vincelottes. Dinner on board or dine at
the ‘Auberge des Tilleuls’ along side the
river Yonne.
Day 2 – am: Transfer to Irancy for red
wine tasting. Optional lunch in Irancy
before departing for a cruise to Auxerre.
Day 2 – pm: Arrive Auxerre. Walking visit
to Auxerre Old Town and dinner in one of
the numerous excellent restaurants.
Day 3 – am: Taxi to Chablis. Wine tasting
and visit to Domaine la Roche, housed in
the ancient monastery where Chablis was
first produced by the monks.
Day 3 – pm: Depart Auxerre and stop at
Bailly. Dinner on board.
Day 4 – am: Transfer from Bailly to the
ancient fortified village of St Bris for guided
visit of the Caves of Bersan and wine
tasting. Wines here are produced from
Aligote, Chardonnay and Sauvignon
grapes. Return to boat via the Cave du
Bailly for a Cremant du Bourgogne tasting.
Day 4 – pm: Afternoon cruise to
Vermenton. Dinner in village.
Day 5 – am: Depart boat. (Please note
that the boat may be retained after this
time for private cruising at additional cost.)
