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Along the Canals in Burgundy - Bourgogne and Nivernais
Burgundy
France
Burgundy is famous for its warm hospitality and inimitable knack for enjoying life. Rich in tradition, gastronomy, history and excellent wines. Even before Julius Caesar fought his decisive battles with the Gauls, people have been lured to this beautiful land of gently rolling landscapes, sleepy villages, rivers and canals. Burgundy is the old France, a land of culture, countryside, fine food and wine. Stately historic castles, miles of straight Roman roads and magnificent Romanesque churches give constant reminders of Burgundy’s heritage. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by the beauty of its traditional architecture.
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Rates and Dates for 2013
Rates include:
Accommodation in 2- and 3-star hotels/guest houses ( 2 x 2 ** and 4 x 3 *** Hotels ), Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast, optional dinners - 4-course evening meal, luggage transport from hotel to hotel, 1 wine tasting of Crémant de Bourgogne in Bailly, detailed route guidance, Detailed travel material (route or overview maps, route description, important telephone numbers)
| A | 2013 | 7 day trip, MAP | 7d / 6n | €708 | $920 |
Transfer and Other Options:
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$224
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Good train connections from Paris on the fast speed TGV train to Montbard
Tour Dates for 2013
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2013
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03/15
- 11/03
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7d / 6n
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7 day trip, MAP
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Departure Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
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Rates do not include:
Lunches
Day 1 Arrival
Arrival in Montbard in Burgundy (Possibility to travel by TGV from Paris ). Adjustment of the bikes. Overnight
Day 2 Montbard - Tonnerre 64 km
During your cycle trip along the romantic Canal de Bourgogne, you will pass the castle Renaissance ' Ancy-le-Franc' constructed by the Architect Serlio in the 17th century and the castle Renaissance ' Tanlay '. Arrival in Tonnerre.
Day 3 Tonnerre - Joigny 56 km
Before you leave Tonnerre you have to visit the Hotel Dieu, the former hospital from the 13th of century. Here the sick and needy could be housed and cared for. Don't miss to visit the wash-house from Tonnerre. Back to the Canal de Bourgogne you will cycle in a landsmark which change between vineyards and fields. Hotel in Joigny, a small town which has preserved its numerous half-timbered houses and churches.
Day 4 Joigny - Auxerre 36 km
From Joigny it isn't so far to the beautiful town Auxerre. Its historical town, stretched along the Yonne River and which has been classified in its entirety as a protected site, with its numerous half-timbered houses and its picturesque clock tower. You will enjoy an overnight in this nice city.
Day 5 Auxerre - Clamecy 68 km
Today you continue your cycling tour along the Canal du Nivernais.
You will stop at the Caves de Bailly where you will taste the famous Crémant de Bourgogne.
Along the Canal du Nivernais the cycle trip passes on the 'Log Floaters Route 'which was very important in the Middle Ages, as the Morvan Forest produced the wood for Paris. They transported the wood by floating. Exceptional landscapes with charm.
Day 6 Clamecy - Vézelay 34 km
You're leaving the waterside. Via small villages and on side roads you will reach today's destination Vézelay. One of Burgundy's finest landscapes, with a stop in Vézelay and its Sainte-Madeleine Basilica, a Romanesque art masterpiece listed as UNESCO world heritage. During the Middle Ages, Vézelay was a major pilgrimage site and a special halt on the ways to Compostella. The mediaeval town with its fortifications is dominated by its Basilica.
Day 7 Departure
You will be picked up at the hotel and transferred back to your car in Montbard or to the train station.
Meeting:
Montbard hotel
Airport:
Paris
Train station:
Montbard TGV
Transfer:
Montbard
Good train connections from Paris on the fast speed TGV train to Montbard
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The following 'standard service package individual' is included in the individual bike tours
- Accommodation in ** and *** hotels/guest houses
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- Half board: at least a 4-course evening meal
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- 1 wine tasting of Crémant de Bourgogne in Bailly
- Detailed route guidance
- Detailed travel material (route or overview maps, route description, important telephone numbers)
- Transfer Vézelay-Montbard
Passport and Visa Requirements:
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except: (a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card. Passport NoteFranc. more
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Accommodation in ** and ***hotels/guest houses ( 2 x 2 ** and 4 x 3 * ** Hotels )
Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast, 4-course evening dinner meals
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The following 'standard service package individual' is included in the individual bike tours
- Accommodation in ** and *** hotels/guest houses
- Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast
- Half board: at least a 4-course evening meal
- Luggage transport from hotel to hotel
- 1 wine tasting of Crémant de Bourgogne in Bailly
- Detailed route guidance
- Detailed travel material (route or overview maps, route description, important telephone numbers)
- Transfer Vézelay-Montbard
Passports
Passport valid for at least three months beyond length of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) 1. EU nationals holding a valid national ID card.
Passport Note
France is a signatory to the 1995 Schengen Agreement.
Visas
Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for the following durations:
(a) nationals of EU countries for an unlimited period;
(b) nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days.
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Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
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Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
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| Visa Required? |
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No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
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No |
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No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
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Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
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take any responsibility for the accuracy of the above information. Please, consult
the embassy or consulate for updated info.
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Along the Canals in Burgundy - Bourgogne and Nivernais
Tour Code:
ZZ-FR-BKFAV01
7 days /
6 nights
~$920.00
Dates :
March to Nov
Level :
Difficulty Levels Explained
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Easy
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Easy pace and an average-to-sedentary level of fitness. You should be in good health and fit enough for full day of normal sightseeing and walking.
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Easy to Moderate
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An average level of fitness or some experience with the featured
activity is recommended.
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Moderate
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Requires you to have performed the featured activity regularly, with
some periods on challenging terrain. Activities are mandatory and
you may be traveling at high elevations. You need to be in good health and physical condition to enjoy these trips, with adequate muscular strength and cardiovascular endurance.
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Demanding
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You must be extremely physically fit and are expected to hike or
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Strenuous
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Prolonged hiking/biking on moderate to difficult terrain (five to nine hours a day).
May include high altitude, rugged terrain etc.. |
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