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7 DAYS LE BON VIVANT: SAILING BURGUNDY IN PRIVATE

BURGUNDY

Cruise, Family Travel, Gourmet & Wine, Relaxing Getaways, Nature & Wildlife, Multi-Generation

Highlights

  • Slow living onboard your private barge with 4 cabins, for up to 12 guests
  • A gourmet escape along the Burgundy waterways, flanked by exclusive chateaux and 33 Grand Cru vineyards
  • Al fresco onboard dining incorporating seasonal and artisanal produces
  • Make the most of your time on the heated swimming pool and state-of-the-art lounge

Experience the finest Burgundy countryside with its captivating tapestry of flavors and heritage aboard Lilas, a Belmond boat. Savor the epitome of fine living as you glide between Auxonne and Lyon. You will relish in sensational French cuisine against the backdrop of picturesque riverbanks where your exploration of historic chateaux, vineyards and old towns await.

From

SGD 120,100 Per Group

7 Days 6 Nights

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 01-07 ARRIVAL IN BURGUNDY

Burgundy

Revered for its prestigious wines and picturesque landscapes, Burgundy provides a refined journey through undulating hills, neatly aligned vineyards and iconic chateaux pairable with Michelin-starred outfits and quaint bistros.

Stay Sojourn in Style

Sojourn Burgundy

Beautifully furnished in natural linens, handcrafted ironwork and timber wood, Lilas offers four spacious cabins in king or twin arrangement. Sailing across Burgundy’s finest vineyards and chateaux, each cabin is stylishly decorated in floral colour palette of lilacs and cream to complement the region’s richly toned wines.

Available for private charter only, Lilas can comfortably accommodate 8 guests. Additional child beds can be added inside the cabins, bringing the total maximum capacity to 12 guests. With an additional child bed, the cabins would be restricted but still accessible.

For children, Lilas can arrange travel cot, stair gates, high chairs, bikes seats and car seats. If bikes are required, please kindly provide the children’s height and age.

Cuisine An Epicurean Taste

Table d’hôte meals of continental breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the dining room or on the sun deck. All lunches and dinners feature proudly sourced local artisanal fares, paired with regional French wines. Complimentary tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcoholic drinks are available throughout the day.

The Burgundy region is famed for its selection of outstanding restaurants and Michelin-starred dining. Early reservations are recommended as these restaurants tend to book up well in advance. Please note that onshore dining will be at your own expense.

If you have any dietary preferences or allergies, please kindly inform us in advance so that we can arrange to have the right ingredients on board.

Luxury The Living Experience

Your bon vivant living onboard Lilas is enhanced with your private canopied sun deck with a heated swimming pool. Or you may unwind in the lounge with state-of-the-art amenities including a DVD player, selection of books and board games, Bose iPod docking station with a digital music library, Internet access and WiFi.

A set of boules is available onboard if your group would like to learn this popular French past time beside the towpath. Else, you may also hop on the barge bikes and pedal off into the verdant countryside.

Excursions Bespoke Selections

Fancy to enhance your Burgundy experience while you are sailing between Auxonne and Lyon? We are happy to add bespoke excursions lovingly tailored to your group at an additional fee, such as among others:

– Soar on a hot air balloon overlooking the magnificent vineyards, castles and hilltop towns (min. 4 pax)
– Exclusive Châteaux tours and Grand Cru sampling with wine experts
– A royal cellar experience at Joseph Drouhin, once used by the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy
– Clos de Vouegeot visit to admire the ancient wine presses once used by Cistercian monks
– Hunting for seasonal delicacies at Dijon Market and the historic Maille mustard shop
– Family-friendly tree-climbing adventure at a local forest park
– Scenic drive to Abbaye de Cluny, a former Benedictine monastery and a Romanesque art masterpiece

Hotels & Tour Price

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Indicative Cost Per Group

Based on 12 Pax S$ 120,100

Lilas, a Belmond Boat

Burgundy

Burgundy

Lilas, A Belmond Boat

Beautifully furnished in natural linens, handcrafted ironwork and timber wood, Lilas offers four spacious cabins in king or twin arrangement. Sailing across Burgundy's finest vineyards and chateaux, each cabin is stylishly decorated in floral colour palette of lilacs and cream to complement the region's richly toned wines.

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COST INCLUDES:

  • Accommodation as stated
  • Selected meals and beverages while onboard
  • Excursions on private basis by an English-speaking guide (except those stated with additional fees)
  • Vehicle or train transfers between Paris and the barge

COST EXCLUDES:

  • International airfare and airport taxes
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa (if required)
  • Gratuities
  • Personal expenses such as spa, laundry and bar bills
  • Other meals, beverages and activities not stated

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