“Casual Cruising” With French Country Waterways

French Country Waterways will be offering a “Casual Cruising” program in 2010 aboard its 18-passenger luxury barge Esprit. The cruise offers fewer options but the price is more reasonable, costing $2,495 to $3,495 per person, double.

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Hotel Accommodations
Guests are met and returned to a Dijon hotel before and after they board the Esprit.

Sightseeing Tours

Guests will get to take a tour the medieval Clos de Vougeot, the Chevaliers du Tastevin headquarters surrounded by vineyards dating back to the 12th century, and a private wine tasting in the town.

They can also visit charming city of Beaune, the wine capital of Burgundy, where they can visit the village’s fine specialty shops and enjoy a private wine tasting in Santenay.

Dining

All lunches and three dinners aboard the Esprit are included. The meals include four-course candlelit dinners accompanied by wines from Burgundy and other major French wine regions.

For the remaining dinners, guests can explore the local restaurants at their own cost.

For more information, brochures and reservations call 1-800-222-1236 or visit www.fcwl.com.