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Experience Burgundy
Burgundy is famous for its tasty wines and
gorgeous scenery, but we've always felt that its
canal system was deserving of more ink. The
Burgundy canal barge makes the most of the
intricate waterways that crisscross the region,
delivering you to tiny villages and idyllic slices
of landscape that you'd never see from the
road. Plus, there's great wine and food to be
had just about everywhere. Your mouth has
already packed its bags. Join it.
Quaintness galore
You've seen them on postcards and in travel magazines
forever, now's your chance to explore one of the little towns
and villages that dot France's fabulous winemaking region.
Each one is unique and oozes its own special charm, and
when you travel by riverboat, the journey to fi nd them is as
pleasant as can be.
Cycle of life
Sure, the bucolic scenery is nice to look at, but it's even
better when you get out and explore it yourself. In Côte de
Beaune, you'll head ashore, mount a complimentary
bicycle, and pedal through the vineyards with frequent
stops for wine-based refreshment along the route.
Wine, all the time
As one of France's main wine-producing regions, Burgundy
is practically a holy site for oenophiles. Step off the canal
boat for a spell and spend some time tasting the area's rich
and varied wines, investigate its legions of underground
wine cellars, and explore its many vineyards.
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