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Rating  : Ultra-Deluxe
Number of Passengers: 18
Number of Cabins: 9
Size of Vessel: 128 ft in length
Number of Crew: 7
Cruise Region: Southern Burgundy
Other Regions Sailed: None
Whole Boat Charters starting at $73,710
Prices (per person) starting at $4,295
Charter Pricing for 6 Passengers Available
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 Esprit |
Esprit offers excellent comfort on two spacious decks. On her main deck, the tastefully appointed salon and separate dining room are paneled in
English oak, with large windows to capture every view.
The cabin deck features 9 staterooms to accommodate 18 passengers. Her large and comfortable sundeck is partially canopied for those who prefer
shelter from the sun.
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Esprit offers either twin or double staterooms with dressing tables and abundant storage.
Each room features private en-suite baths as well as thoughtful touches like fresh flowers and extra pillows.
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- Delicious gourmet dining made with the finest local ingredients
- Dinner ashore at a Michelin star restaurant
- Fine wines served with lunch and dinner, including Premier and Grand Cru wines
- Open bar
- Partially canopied sundeck with tables and deck chairs
- Central heating and air conditioning with individual controls in each stateroom
- Touring bicycles
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Sunday - From Paris, you'll travel via TGV to Dijon where you'll be met by private coach for the short drive to Esprit's
mooring. Then enjoy a welcome reception and dinner on board.
Monday - Make an escorted walking tour of the historic center of Dijon, with the Ducal Palace, Musee des Beaux Arts, and
elegant shops offering regional specialties. The afternoon's cruise is to Longecourt-en-Plaine.
Tuesday - In the morning, visit the 18th century Château of Longecourt, the private residence of the Counts of
St Seine for generations. After a midday cruise, tour the Clos de Vougeot, a medieval abbey surrounded by 12th century vineyards.
This is the headquarters of the Chevaliers du Taste-vin, whose special label is awarded annually to the finest Côte-d'Or
vintages.
Wednesday - Enjoy a drive to Beaune, a charming town still protected by its original walls. Tour the famous Hospice de Beaune,
a magnificent example of Flemish gothic architecture, built in 1443. Browse along the cobbled streets or sample local vintages in
vaults built into the old fortifications. The afternoon's cruise is into the lively port town of Chalon-sur-Saône.
Thursday - This morning you'll cruise on the Canal du Centre. After lunch, visit the 12th century castle of Rochepot,
perched in a fairy-tale setting overlooking a quaint village and the lush Morvan landscape.
Tonight you'll enjoy a memorable dinner at the Michelin three-star restaurant, Lameloise, in Chagny.
Friday - After a scenic cruise to St Léger, drive to the wine town of Santenay, famous since Roman times for its
thermal springs. Visit the private cellars of a local vintner for a tasting of his fine wines, then return to Esprit for
a gala Captain's Dinner on board.
Saturday - After breakfast you'll return to Paris via TGV.
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