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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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Meeting:
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Montbard hotel
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Airport:
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Paris
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Transfer:
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Montbard
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Riders:
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Trip Rating
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Rates and Dates for 2010
Rates include:
Accommodation in ** and *** hotels/guest houses ( 2 x 2 ** and 4 x 3 *** Hotels ), Breakfast buffet or extended breakfast, dinner - 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 | 2010 | 7 day trip, MAP | 7d / 6n | €645 | $905 |
| Single supplement | €185 | $260 |
| Bike Rental 18 speed | €82 | $115 |
| Extra night in Montbrand (B&B) pp (dbl) | €60 | $85 |
Transfer Option:
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2010
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Transfer from Avallon- Montbard trainstation
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Good train connections from Paris on the fast speed TGV train to Montbard
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Daily departures in season.
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Day 1
Arrival in Montbard in Burgundy (travel by TGV from Paris )
Adjustement of the bikes and dinner.
Day 2 Montbard – Tonnerre 64 km
During your cycling trip along the romantic Canal de Bourgogne, you will pass by
the castle Renaissance “ Ancy-le-Franc” built by the Architect Serlio in the
17th century and the castle Renaissance “ Tanlay “. Arrival in Tonnerre and
dinner.
Day 3 Tonnerre – Joigny 56 km
Before you leave Tonnerre you have to visit the Hotel Dieu, 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.
Dinner and hotel in Joigny, a small town which has preserved its numerous
half-timbered houses and churches.
Day 4 Joigny – Accolay 54 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
clocktower.
Then you continue your cycling tour along the Canal du Nivernais.
One more and important stop you have to do at the Caves de Bailly. Here you will
taste the famous Crémant de Bourgogne before leaving to Accolay.
Day 5 Accolay – Clamecy 44 km
Along the Canal du Nivernais the cycling trip passes on the “ Log Floaters Route
“ which was very important in the Middle Ages, as the Morvan Forest was
producing the wood for Paris. They transported the wood by floating. Exceptional
landscapes with charm.
Day 6 Clamecy – Avallon 49 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
You will be picked up at the hotel and brought 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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Passport and Visa Requirements:
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. . 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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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.
| Passport Required? |
| British |
Yes |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
1 |
| Visa Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
No |
| Canadian |
No |
| USA |
No |
| Other EU |
No |
| Return Ticket Required? |
| British |
No |
| Australian |
Yes |
| Canadian |
Yes |
| USA |
Yes |
| Other EU |
No |
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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
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