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| Randle’s home
cruising area is the Cote d’Or which includes the Burgundy Canal, the
River Saone, the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Rhône au Rhin. You have complete freedom about where to cruise as you may, on longer voyages, travel south to the Canal du Midi and Mediterranean or north to Paris. Our crew’s expert local knowledge is always at hand to guide you to your dream setting. Randle is helmed by a very experienced skipper; the second crew member assists at locks and in the general running of the barge. Taking the helm is a great experience and is open to all guests under the expert supervision of the skipper. Enjoy the relaxed peace of river cruising and visit many interesting sites, towns, museums, abbeys and vineyards. Travelling the serene waterways along tree-lined canals through picturesque villages is the ideal way to see France. Our aim is to achieve a balance that suits you in all aspects of the cruise. |
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Cruise Highlights Vineyards of Burgundy; tour some of the most famous vineyards in the world, what could be nicer than as gentle walk through the terriors of Chassagne Montrachet, Chevaliers and les Charmes followed by a drive through the villages of Mersault, Volney, and Pommard. Burgundy; at the heart of the natural beauty of this fascinating cruising area are the golden slopes of the Cote d’Or. It has always been a wealthy and important region fought over by empires and kingdoms since Roman times, As the Cistercian order was founded here, there are many abbeys, churches, chateaux, and palaces to visit. Dijon; ancient home of the Dus of Burgundy, boasts 6 museums, including the Musee des Beaux-Arts and the Musee d’Art Sacre. The picturesque centre of the old town with the colourful Burgundian /Flemish tiled roofs and half timbered houses features the largest indoor market in Burgundy and the famous mustard shop. |
| Travel to the barge There are many ways of travelling to Dijon, Côte-D'or, France, listed below are just a few of the many. If you require any assistance in making travel arrangements please enquire, and we will be more than happy to help or arrange route planning and travel bookings, whatever your preferred method of transport. By Air For Dijon, book flights to Paris or Lyon. Geneva and Basel just over the Swiss border are also options. Paris, Charles de Gaulle Airport. Serviced by all the world major airlines Charles de Gaulle Airport, is just 1 hour 55 minutes by TGV from Dijon. Return TGV tickets are available from around €55.00. The high-speed Train is fast, efficient and comfortable. Local trains run at a more leisurely pace. |
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By Road Away from the cities driving in France is a relaxed affair, 130 kph (81mph) reduced to 110 (68mph) kph in rain on the toll roads. Mostly light traffic conditions, you can expect to cruise at the speed limit with out any hold-ups. Travel times from Calais to Dijon are around 6 hours Paris to Dijon around 3 1/2 hours. We offer a discount of €380.00 for those wishing to use their own car throughout the trip By Train The train system in France has been much admired for it is fast, efficient, and comfortable. The TGV, the high-speed train, comes through Montbard to Dijon and on to Beaune and Chalon-sur-Saône, and via Sens to Le Creusot, Mâcon and on to Avignon and Marseille. The regional services run at a more leisurely pace and these trains have been getting a facelift. Most noticeable is the Corail Téoz, a super-smart train on the Paris to Nevers route to Clermont-Ferrand. This has all sorts of luxuries from a children’s play area to leather seats and points for the laptop in first class. |