Exceptional Wine Tasting Cruise in Burgundy: Beaujolais Nouveau (port-to-port cruise)

Included in tour package

<ul>
	<li>Beaune and its Hospices</li>
	<li>Cluny Abbey</li>
	<li>Beaujolais Wine Route</li>
	<li>Beaujeu</li>
</ul>

You will leave by coach with your guide to the Cluny Abbey. Founded in 910 by William the Pious, the abbey was under the direct protection of Rome and its abbot was granted the role of mediator between the political leaders and the pope. This ancient Benedictine abbey extended a widespread influence on all of medieval Europe. Its church was the largest in all of West Christianity until the Saint Peter&#39;s basilica was built in Rome. In 1798, the abbey was sold as a national asset and thus dismantled, while its church was almost completely destroyed. Today, you can still admire their vestiges which bear witness to the past splendour of Cluny. Return on board in Macon.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>Good walking shoes are recommended.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
</ul>

Cluny Abbey

We&rsquo;ll set out for Beaujeu, the former capital of the Beaujolais. The departure of the Beaujolais Nouveaux wine from the Les Sarmentelles International Festival is a joyful, 30-year-old event. You&rsquo;ll be able to join in on the action and discover the 12 appellations of Beaujolais while listening to great music and admiring the fantastic scenery and quaint architecture of the tiny city. In the evening, we&rsquo;ll enjoy the famous &ldquo;soir&eacute;e prestige&rdquo; in the center of it all, where cabaret shows and dinner prepared by the best chefs in the region await you under outdoor tents. At midnight, we&#39;ll set off on a torch-lit stroll to welcome Beaujolais Nouveau Day and watch a fireworks show.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
</ul>

Beaujeu

Departure by coach in the company of our guide from Montmerle-sur-Sa&ouml;ne or Belleville to discover the Beaujolais vineyards extending on 22,500 hectares. We will pass through charming little wine-growing villages before reaching Roman&egrave;che-Thorins for a visit to the &quot;Hameau Duboeuf &quot;, a unique museum in Europe containing a collection of old and rare objects from over 2000 years of wine-growing history. We&#39;ll learn about the current wine-making and vine-growing processes when visiting the wine storehouse where the wines are left to age in oak barrels. 
In the midst of the Beaujolais vineyards, we will discover the skills of the winemakers through exhibitions, automated puppet theaters and 3-D films. Afterwards, immerse yourself in fine aromas and delightful scents during a walk through the surprising gardens of &quot;Oenoparc&rdquo;, a true haven for wine-lovers spread out on 30,000 m&sup2; and 25 exhibition halls. Before leaving the &quot;Hameau Duboeuf&quot;, we will, of course, enjoy a tasting* of some of the region&#39;s wines. Return on board.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be harmful to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Excursion to the Beaujolais vineyards and visit of the Hameau Duboeuf

As we travel through the outlying hills of Beaune, we&rsquo;ll cross through several well-known wine appellations: Pommard (once appreciated by Henri IV and Louis XV), Puligny, Montrachet, and many others. When we arrive in Beaune, we&rsquo;ll first visit the famous hospice, founded by Chancellor Nicolas Rolin during the extreme poverty and plague that hit the region in 1443. It remained a working hospital overseen by the Holy See up through the 20th century, with the daily activities run by nuns known as Les Soeurs Hospitali&egrave;res. Now a museum, it contains over 5,000 objects, including a dazzling polyptych altarpiece of The Last Judgment by Rogier van der Weyden. The hospice is also well known for their more than 148 acres of vineyards, most of which are located in prestigious appellation areas. As anticipated, our tour will finish up with a tasting of a selection of these wines.

PLEASE NOTE

<ul>
	<li>The order of the visits can change.</li>
	<li>Times are approximate.</li>
	<li>*Alcohol can be dangerous to your health. Please drink in moderation.</li>
</ul>

Beaune

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Included in tour package Beaune and its Hospices Cluny Abbey Beaujolais Wine Route Beaujeu

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