The Burgundy Canal is perfect for hotel barge cruises and boat rentals.
Located in central eastern France, Burgundy has a varied and dramatic landscape and with hundreds of miles or waterways, a perfect adventure and pleasure to explore.
Discounts on hotel barge cruises,
canal boat hire and other getaways.
Castles, abbeys, monasteries...
...there is so much to discover in Burgundy.
Discover Burgundy's finest hotel barge cruises, from 2 to 12 passengers. Short or 7 days and up to 15-day cruises for charters, individuals, and groups. An exclusive and luxurious experience in one of France's most interesting regions..
The best choice for canal boat hire, from luxurious modern cruisers to traditional canal boats, fully equipped and ready to go. Enjoy a one-way or return trip on the canals and rivers. We provide impartial advice from our experienced team based near Dijon in Burgundy.
Historical and monumental, the construction of the Burgundy Canal spanned more than 100 years and changed the surrounding landscape along a path of more than 250 kilometres. It includes over 150 locks, a 3-kilometre tunnel, aqueducts, and reservoirs holding millions of tonnes of water. The canals flow through the capital city of Dijon. Nearby the canal, you have the wines and the vineyards of "The Climats, terroirs of Burgundy", a UNESCO World Heritage.
Discover the best hotel barge cruises and self-drive boat trips on France’s magnificent Burgundy Canal. The calm inland waterways climb from the rivers Saône and Yonne, heading high into rolling hills covered in dense oak and elm forests.
As you cruise along the canal, you’ll pass through villages and small towns with typical bistros to appreciate and markets and shops to delve into. Medieval castles, ancient abbeys and fortified walls remain standing and waiting. Noble vineyards with some of the world's greatest red and white crus, the wine cellars are close by and offer you fascinating opportunities for wine tasting.
There are miles of towpaths, lanes and country roads perfect for walking and cycling! Scenic villages and magnificent UNESCO sites to visit such as Fontenay Abbey, the Hospices de Beaune and much more. This peaceful and calm destination is perfect for family and friend holidays.
