Prosperite

Meet in Paris and transfer to Prospérité, moored just outside Dijon. A welcome reception awaits, with time to relax before a first gourmet dinner on board.

Visit 12th-century Château du Clos de Vougeot, created by Cistercian monks and home to an esteemed group of vintners who carry on its rich traditions.

Visit Dijon on market day to explore the panorama of colorful produce on display in "Les Halles." Stroll through the city, brimming with French life, perhaps stopping at the famed mustard shops or visiting the extravagant Duke's palace.

Today enjoy a private wine tasting of prestigious Burgundy wines at Domaine de Cromey, in the heart of the Ouche Valley.

Bask in the ambiance of the tranquil countryside on a relaxing morning cruise to Vandenesse-en-Auxois. After lunch, visit the magnificent hilltop village of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois where you tour the 15th-century fortress to see its time-worn relics. Savor a gourmet dinner ashore at Abbaye de la Bussière, an ancient Cistercian abbey now converted to a luxury inn with an award-winning bistro.

Following a leisurely morning cruise, your afternoon takes you through the vineyards of Côte d'Or to Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy. Explore the Hôtel-Dieu, a preserved medieval hospital dating from the 15th century. This evening a gala Captain's Dinner finishes your cruise in style.

After breakfast, transfer to your Paris hotel where your journey ends.