6 nights · France · River cruise · Departs Dijon (France) · Visiting Saint-Leger-sur-Dheune, Chalon-sur-Saone, Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Ouges · Aboard CroisiEurope on the Daniele barge
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This river cruise sails the Saone, departing Dijon.
| Cruise line | CroisiEurope |
|---|---|
| Ship | Daniele barge |
| Duration | 6 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $2,754 per person |
| Year built | 2016 |
| Guests | 24 |
| Cabins | 12 |
| Crew | 6 |
| Length | 40 m |
| Beam | 5 m |
| Cruising speed | 9.0 kn |
Come ashore in Dijon and discover Burgundy’s former ducal capital, where medieval streets lead to the Palace of the Dukes. Follow the bronze owl markers through the compact centre to Notre-Dame and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Taste Dijon mustard or pain d’épices, its spiced honey cake. The city is also a gateway to Burgundy’s celebrated vineyards.
Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune puts you beside the Canal du Centre, where Burgundy’s barges move at an unhurried pace. From this small Saône-et-Loire village, the vineyards and wine villages of the Côte Chalonnaise are within easy reach. Choose a walk along the water, a cycle through the countryside, or a tasting in a nearby cellar. Here, the pleasures are local: canal-side scenery, village life and wines shaped by limestone soils.
Chalon-sur-Saône sits on the Saône in southern Burgundy, where river trade meets celebrated wine country. Its historic centre rewards a leisurely walk, from Saint-Vincent Cathedral to timber-framed houses and lively market squares. Nicéphore Niépce, who made the earliest surviving photograph, was born here; his museum explores photography’s beginnings. Beyond town, the Côte Chalonnaise invites visitors to discover its vineyards and family-run cellars.
Saint-Jean-de-Losne sits where the Burgundy Canal joins the Saône, at a historic crossroads of water and trade. Its marina brings boating life to a compact riverside town, where stone quays recall a strategic past. Walk the old streets, visit the Musée de la Batellerie, and watch boats pass between canal and river. Beyond town, Burgundy’s vineyards and Dijon’s markets make rewarding excursions.
Ouges is a small Côte-d’Or village, best known as the site of Dijon Bourgogne Airport. Dijon lies minutes away, with medieval lanes and grand civic façades. The former ducal palace anchors the historic centre, part of the UNESCO-listed Climats of Burgundy. Beyond town, celebrated vineyards invite exploration. Look for wine estates, village markets and the region’s assured, generous cooking.
Come ashore in Dijon and discover Burgundy’s former ducal capital, where medieval streets lead to the Palace of the Dukes. Follow the bronze owl markers through the compact centre to Notre-Dame and the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Taste Dijon mustard or pain d’épices, its spiced honey cake. The city is also a gateway to Burgundy’s celebrated vineyards.
Published September 26, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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