France Golf Tours - Circuits spéciaux - Barge Golf Cruise in Burgundy

A delightful cruise along the bucolic River Saône is the perfect way to experience historic riverside towns and indulge in exceptional Burgundy wines. Lyon is France’s second city and its hands-down gourmet capital

Day 1

4.00 pm : Meeting in Dijon - private transfer to the Libellule barge moored a short drive away in the village of St. Jean de Losne. Sip champagne as we welcome you on board and introduce you to the crew. Settle in on our cruise to nearby Seurre, with time for a lovely pre-dinner stroll around this pleasant town. Join us back on board for the first of many superlative meals.

Day 2

After breakfast, drive to Dijon for a walking tour of this historic capital, including the Ducal Palace and lovely medieval district. Afterward, stroll the city on your own. See the many fine mansions that line the city streets and, if you choose, pay a visit to the Fine Arts Museum. We return to Libellule and cast off during lunch on a cruise through delightful pastoral scenery. Late this afternoon, we dock in Chalon-sur-Saône, birthplace of photography. Moor in the heart of the city, close to St. Vincent Cathedral and the medieval quarter, now a pedestrian zone.

Chalon-sur-Saône

Golf at Chalon sur Saône La Roseraie golf course
Created in 1976,Chalon-sur-Saône La Roseraie golf course is par 71, 5859 meters length designed by Michel RIO. Enhanced by many bunches of flowers, the course is a flat layout but its narrow fairways and numerous bunkers make it technical and a good score here requires a wide variety of golf shots. The design will reward straight players.

Day 3

After breakfast, we head to Beaune , center of Burgundy’s wine trade. Our drive follows the Côte de Beaune, whose villages read like a fine wine list: Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Auxey Duresses, Volnay, Pommard. In the walled town of Beaune, take a guided visit of the Hôtel-Dieu, a charity hospital founded in 1443. A masterpiece of late medieval architecture, it houses priceless art and is topped by a remarkable glazed-tiled roof. Afterward, explore on your own. After lunch and strolling time in Chalon, we cruise to historic Tournus, home to the Romanesque-style Collegiate Church of St. Philibert.

Caves Patriarches , the most famous wine cellars in Burgundy since 1780 located under the streets of Beaune in extraordinary galleries, featuring thousands of bottles of wine.

Day 4

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast, before visiting the famous perched village of Brancion and the castle of Cormatin . Return to Tournus for lunch, then explore the town. Back underway, we cruise through pastures populated with the famed white Charolais cattle that are native to this area. A mid-afternoon mooring in Mâcon leaves time for exploring, biking, or a quiet walk along the river.

Golf at Bresse Golf Course
Located in the famous Dombes natural area, Bresse golf course is a haven of peace amid old preserved trees and ponds. From the back tees, it is a true challenge with many water hazards and elevated greens. However, thanks to different set of tees, it remains playable by all golfers and whatever happens, the promenade remains delightful.

Golf at Mionnay golf course
Ideally situated, 13 miles from Lyon, the Golf Club of Mionnay has a superb 18-hole course set in beautiful, mature woodlands in the Dombes region. The club-house, a charming French château, offers refined cuisine in a warm atmosphere.

Day 5

This morning we visit the Beaujolais hills , an area of outstanding natural beauty. Grapes for exclusive wines grow in the northern hills, where limestone deposits give the wines extraordinary quality and body. Enjoy a private tasting before returning to Mâcon for lunch. This afternoon, cruise past several villages before anchoring in picturesque Trevoux, an attractive, partially fortified town and former capital of a local principality.

Golf atBeaujolais Golf Course
Located 20km North of Lyon, the course is set in the vineyards and gilded stones villages region. Golfers will enjoy the clubhouse, a traditional Beaujolais stonewall residence, and will taste the famous local vintages selected by the club. The course design is pleasant, technical, but accessible for all levels. Water hazards are in play on 8 holes, greens are large and manicured.

Golf at Governor Montaplan golf course
In the unique landscape and intact nature of the Dombes, the Governor features 45 holes between forests, ponds and valleys with progressive difficulties and interests so diversified that they can be appreciated by both beginners and advanced golfers. Everybody can express fully his talent and enjoy a never frightened wild fauna while practicing serenely.
Governor Montaplan features different kind of difficulties such as water hazards, fairways surrounded by trees, and subtle contours of the greens. Even though It appears more accessible than Breuil golf course, Montaplan remains a serious challenge to any golfer with its 129 slope rating

Day 6

Stroll through charming Trevoux before cruising into the chic northern suburbs of Lyon, the culinary capital of France. Entering the city by river affords views not available to those traveling by road, including elegant river front homes and the city’s oldest quarter. Take a guided walking tour of the Old Town followed by leisure time to explore France’s second city. Tonight, sit down to a gala farewell dinner.

Golf at Villette d’Anthon Sangliers golf course
Considered as the most beautiful golf course in the Lyon area, Les Sangliers is a very long golf course set amid the forest with many water hazards where wild swan, grey heron or egrets watch golfers day after day. Because of its length, short game will play a key role to reach the excellent greens. Located just a few miles from the Gourmet Capital, Lyon, this golf course is a wildlife park, as well as a championship course since the 2001French Open (part of the European PGA Tour) has been played here.

Day 7

After breakfast, transfer to the Lyon Perrache railroad station.

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FEATURES

• Cabins :
Lower Deck- 6 twins, 1 double
Upper Deck- 2 twins, 1 double

• 20 Passengers
• 7 Crew members
• Flower Decorated Sundeck
• TV and Video in each cabin
• Stereo,CD
• Air conditioning
• Central Heating
• Bicycles on board
TECHNICAL
INFORMATION
Registry: France
Year Built: 1966
Converted: 1990
Renovated: 1998
Size: 128 ft. x 17 ft.
Passengers: 20
Crew: 7
Handicap access: No

~ Barge Golf Cruise ~
Burgundy Beaujolais

Prices indicated are in euros, per person, based on double occupancy for a group of 10 persons minimum. Barge will be chartered for the group.

Period	High season	Low season
10 persons : Price per golfer 12 persons : Price per golfer 14 persons : Price per golfer 16 persons : Price per golfer 18 persons : Price per golfer 20 persons : Price per golfer	3290€ 2950€ 2620€ 2390€ 2170€ 1990€	3140€ 2790€ 2490€ 2270€ 2080€ 1920€

High season : May 5 to October 26
Low season : March 25 to May 4, and October 27 to November 10

Including :
* Lodging in a twin bedded or double cabin
* All meals from dinner on day 1 to breakfast on day 7
* Wines included with lunch and dinner
* 4 rounds of golf with pre-booking of tee times
* Chauffeur driven service for ground transportation (excursions, golf rounds, transfers on arrival and departure days from and to defined meeting points)
* Daily excursions with a guide and entrance fees
* All meals including drinks
* Meet and greet service
* France Golf Tours assistance and services
* All local taxes

Not included :
* Drinks (other of meals, such as bar drinks), tips and other personal expenses
* Electric golf carts rental or caddies
* Crew Gratuities

Attention : the golf courses, and visits indicated in the program are subject to availability according to the clients’ travelling time.

Note: This is a sample itinerary: it is subject to modification in the case of unforeseen circumstances such as canal closures.
The boat cruises in the opposite direction on alternate weeks. We are constantly developing our programmes and we may modify our overnight stops and excursions without prior notice in order to assure a consistently high standard of moorings and visits.
The above describes a South bound cruise. Every 2 weeks is the North bound cruise
Departure is each Saturday.