GRAND VICTORIA

Cruise Through Burgundy
Saône River, Canals, Iconic Vineyards & Markets

Cruise through the iconic vineyards and historic towns of Burgundy aboard the luxury barge Grand Victoria, from the wine capitals of Dijon and Beaune to the rolling landscapes of the Côte d’Or. Enjoy refined private wine tastings, guided village walks, and elegant regional cuisine paired with celebrated vintages. This French barge vacation offers a classic, immersive journey into the heart of Burgundy’s legendary wine culture and heritage.

Sunday: Paris to Auxonne - A Champagne Welcome

Our private driver meets you in Paris or Geneva to drive you to the Grand Victoria, moored in Auxonne to enjoy your French river cruise. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by our cheerful crew and experience our Grand Victoria welcome. While we get you checked in and the crew take your luggage to your stateroom, you'll have the chance to sit and relax with our signature champagne welcome before your first of many incredible dinners on board.

Monday: Auxonne to St Jean Losne - Wine Tasting in the Cote d'Or

We start our week with breakfast aboard, followed by your first burgundy river cruise down one of the prettiest stretches of the Saone. After a delightful al-fresco lunch onboard (weather permitting), we depart for the historic Chateau du Clos de Vougeot, once home of the Cistercian monks and their burgundy vineyards. This is a great excursion for Burgundy wine lovers and history buffs alike! Afterward enjoy an informal private wine tasting at a renowned Cote d'Or cellar, before returning to the Grand Victoria. Enjoy cocktails and laughter onboard, while the chef prepares a mouth-watering gourmet dinner.

Tuesday: St. Jean de Losne to Seurre - Market Day with Lunch in Dijon

We depart the Grand Victoria in the morning for a walking tour of Dijon's historic marketplace, designed by Gustav Eiffel himself. Mingle amongst the local shoppers and experience this traditional French market day. A short informal historic tour of the Ducal Palace, Notre Dame, and a 15th century medieval shopping street will bring us to the Place du Bareuzai, where we'll enjoy lunch with the locals at an authentic French bistro. After lunch, guests are welcome to explore Dijon's many shopping options before enjoying a mustard tasting at the historic Maille Maison founded in 1747. We'll return to the Grand Victoria for an afternoon of cruising down the scenic Saone River to the medieval village of Seurre.

Wednesday: Seurre to Chalon-sur-Soane - Chateau Rully

The day begins with a tour of the historic city of Beaune, famous not only for wine but also for one of France's most prestigious monuments, the Hospice de Beaune, founded in 1443 to care for the poor and most disadvantaged after the ravages of the 100 years war and plague. Behind the striking Gothic architecture and polychrome roofs, discover the lives of patients and nurses alike in the various rooms, including the hospital dormitory, apothecary, pharmacy and kitchens. A real treat for art lovers is viewing the polyptych of the Last Judgement, painted by Rogier van der Weyden.

We'll enjoy lunch in a local Michelin-starred restaurant, then return to the Grand Victoria for cocktails and to continue our journey along the beautiful River Saône. We'll arrive in the ancient town of Chalon-sur-Saône in the late afternoon. There will be time to cycle along the towpath for those wishing to explore by bicycle.

Happy Hour, which begins this evening on board with a selection of vinyl albums for a spot of nostalgia while the chef prepares another masterpiece.

Thursday: Chalon-su-Saone to Fragnes - Hotel Dieu, with Lunch in Beaune

Embark on an early morning tour of the historic city of Beaune. Here we visit the famous Hotel Dieu. A hospital from the Middle Ages, the Hospices de Beaune is one of France's most prestigious historic monuments. Its flamboyant Gothic architecture and its polychrome roofs make this museum one of Burgundy's gems. The Hospices de Beaune is also famous for its prestigious wines, making this an exciting visit for wine lovers. We'll enjoy lunch at a local Michelin Star restaurant before returning to the Grand Victoria for cocktails. Enjoy the views as we take a short afternoon cruise up the canal to the village of Fragnes. The adventurers in the group can ride one of our onboard bicycles, explore the tow paths along the Canal du Central. Happy hour starts a little earlier tonight with a selection of vinyl albums to take you back in time, while the chef prepares another culinary masterpiece.

Friday: Fragnes to Chagny

After breakfast on this day of your Burgundy canal barge cruise, we'll depart on a morning cruise of the burgundy canal. After lunch, we will visit the famous Chateau de Pommard, a historic Chateau near Beaune dating back centuries. At Pommard, we'll discover the true taste of Burgundy's appellations, viticulture, and winemaking from the heart of the largest privately-owned clos in the Cote d'Or. After our tasting, we will return to the Grand Victoria, where guests have the opportunity to kick back with a cocktail or explore Chagny before our final dinner together.

Saturday: Transfer tfrom Aigues Mortes - Departure

Saturday: Transfer to Paris or Geneva - Champagne Breakfast, Departure

It's our final morning together. Enjoy a delicious breakfast as you get ready to depart the Grand Victoria. Your private chauffeur arrives at 9:00 am to take you back to Paris or Geneva.

Please note that the cruise itinerary alternates direction each week.

Year 2026 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMMODATION	VALUE	REGULAR
Charter 4 guests wholeboat	$47,300	$53,000
Charter 5 guests wholeboat	$49,500	$54,000
Charter 6 guests wholeboat	$53,000	$57,900

2026 Departures

DATES	SHIP	ITINERARY
Mar 15, 22, 29; Apr 5	Value	Canal du Midi
Apr 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17, 24	Regular	Canal du Midi
Jun 7, 14, 21, 28; Jul 5	Regular	Canal du Midi
Jul 12, 19, 26; Aug 2, 9, 16	Value	Canal du Midi
Aug 23, 30; Sep 6, 13, 20, 27; Oct 4, 11	Regular	Canal du Midi
Oct 18, 26	Value	Canal du Midi

Year 2027 Rates in US Dollars

ACCOMMODATION	REGULAR
Charter 6 passengers	$57,000
Charter 5 passengers	$54,000
Charter 4 passengers	$53,000

2027 Departures

DATES	ITINERARY
April 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16	Provence
June 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 4, 11	Provence
Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Sep 5, 19, 26	Burgundy
Oct 3, 10, 17, 24	Burgundy

** rates subject to chnage with rate of exchange

The price includes accommodation with ensuite bathrooms
All meals, sommelier-selected premier and grand cru wines and alcoholic beverages carried on board
All sightseeing tours and admittance fees as stipulated in the itinerary
Use of bicycles and other facilities, including light laundry service
A selection of Pinot and Chardonnay Grand Cru wines
Round-trip transfers from the specified meeting point in Paris in a new Mercedes Viano

The price excludes air transportation, airport taxes, visas, health or accident insurance, trip cancellation insurance
Special Chateaux vintage wines
Optional activities not included in the itinerary
10% crew gratuity

Grand Victoria Cruises Burgundy and Provence

Built as a private yacht in 1994 and totally refurbished and updated in 2015. All rooms have air-conditioning and heating, sat. TV, and email access is also available. New owners took over in 2016 and totally remodeled the barge adding in wi-fi, flat screen TV with CNN and new furnishings throughout.

The Grand Victoria is your luxury floating home. En-suite stateroom with US king size beds, cream tufted headboards are light and breezy traditional staterooms with white ceilings, damask comforter bedding offers several different layers of comfort. Neutral wallpaper and taupe flooring offer calm and inviting designs. Our guests’ comfort is elevated when they slip between exceptionally soft Egyptian cotton to transform you into an indulgent oasis. The Grand Victoria offers an elegant and luxurious sleep experience with attention to detail.

We seek to bring our sense of adventure to our guests as we cruise the waterways of France. Our journeys present unique opportunities for the modern adventurer to explore all that France has to offer — wine, golf, cuisine, history, art — in luxurious comfort and style.

Our commitment to our guests’ comfort does not end at our gangway. We personally lead guests on tours on excursions. Our itineraries are all inclusive and focus on the adventure. Lunches in off board are on us. We aim to provide an experience, not just a vacation, and our-hands on attention to detail will ensure our guests return home with a story to share.

'Roi Soleil' has more to do with luxury yachting than barging - hence the term 'River Yacht'. Her lines and mahogany and brass trim are inspired by the

The separate forward sun deck, the aft teak deck with Spa Pool, the outside dining area under the retractable canopy, are all pure luxury yachting.

FEATURES 3 spacious staterooms with en-suite bathrooms, twin or king-sized beds (180 sq ft including bathroom)
*All cabins have 6' 6" ceiling height. All with king size bed (76 x 80) or two twin XL beds (39 x 80).
* Bathrooms feature walk in showers with glass doors, rain showerhead, double sinks and hair dryer,
extra towels, french soaps, comfortable robes and generous drawers and srorage
* 6 Passengers
* 4 Crew members
* 2 decks
* 42" flat TV wiith HD
* Inroom safe
* Air conditioning / Central Heating
* Bicycles on board with helmets
* Handicap Access - NO