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MAGNOLIA

The owner-operated Magnolia (Charter-only w/5 crew) offers welcoming ambiance and authentic experiences, especially appealing to casual travelers (up to 6) seeking a personalized cruise.

www.peniche-magnolia.fr    Mail: peniche.magnolia@yahoo.fr

Plying the Canal de Bourgogne in Southern Burgundy, Magnolia is the creation of 
- Tour Guide Magali Rancelot (+33(0)6 81 83 14 49) and
- Captain Nicolas Rancelot.   (+33(0)6 14 39 41 00)

 

The Magnolia boasts many public spaces for guests to gather.  Serving as the social center, the deck boasts an “a la plancha” open kitchen. A salon beckons with ample seating and a fully-stocked bar, while three cabins and modern bathrooms.

Magali and Nicolas offer a unique dining program with a local focus on the region’s hearty fare. Gourmet-centered excursions includes dinner in a private French home, truffle hunting followed by a truffle-themed lunch, and a trip to market with Chef.  Meals onboard highlight seasonally inspired menus paired with Cote d’Or Burgundies from nearby boutique wineries. Two lunches and two dinners ashore, are taken at the guest’s expense.

 

 

Accommodations

- 131 ft long, with 6’5” to 7’ ceiling height throughout
- 3 cabins, 1 and 2 with 6’95” ceiling height, 3 with 7’21” ceiling height
- Cabin 1 and 2, 130 sq ft, choice of one queen or two twin beds
- Cabin 3, 160 sq ft, choice of one queen or two twin beds
- Ensuite bathrooms with shower
- Limited storage space in cabins

Deck
- Salon and dining room
- Deck with canopy
- Outdoor dining space and seating
- “La Plancha” Barbecue on main deck
- Outdoor dining space and seating

Barge Gratuities   5-10% of $4600 = $230 to #460/person 

EXCURSION

Saturday at 3:00 PM:

A crew member of the Magnolia meets the passenger at the designated meeting point in Dijon and chauffeurs everyone 5 miles to the barge moored in Plombières. (Dinner onboard)

Guided sightseeing to area attractions, working vineyards, and lively towns. Walking and bicycling along the canal’s towpaths appeal to active passengers, while those who wish to simply laze onboard will enjoy leisurely cruising.

Sunday (revised due to May Day holiday)

Travel 6 miles from Plombières to Fleurey-sur-Ouche (BD onboard, lunch ashore)

 

Travel 5 miles from Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Lock 34 an authentic lock house (BL onboard, dinner ashore)

 

 

- All day: Walk or Bike the towpath

Monday:

- Morning: Drive to La Maison aux Mille Truffes with truffle explanation 

- Lunch: Truffle farm

- Afternoon: Wine tasting in Chambolic Musigny 

- Dinner: At lock 34 with Urs https://www.la34s.fr/ and converted lock house 

Tuesday:

Travel 6 miles from Lock 34 to La Bussiere-sur-Ouche (BL onboard, dinner ashore)

 

- Morning: Walking tour of Dijon market and the historical city core
- Lunch: On-board
- Afternoon: Cruise to La Bussiere and bike or walk the towpath.
- Dinner: Abbaye of La Bussiere built in 1131

 Wednesday:

Travel 4 miles from La Bussiere-sur-Ouche to Pont d'Ouche (B onboard, lunch & dinner ashore)

 

- Morning: Bike or walk the towpath.
- Lunch: In Vandenesse en Auxois, Chez Lucotte.
- Afternoon: Visit town of Beaune and the Hospice de Beaune, preserved Medieval hospital built in the 15th century.
- Dinner: Guests in the home of Magali's parents Alain & Joelle 

Thursday:

Travel 8 miles from Pont d'Ouche to Escommes (BD onboard, lunch ashore)

 

- Morning: Tour Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, an ancient hilltop village overlooking the canal.
- Lunch: creperie L'Oree du bois 

- Afternoon: Bike or walk the towpath.
- Dinner: Reception and entertainment on-board

Friday morning 10 AM:

Travel: Transfer from Escommes (B onboard)

- Morning: After breakfast passenger are chauffeured 28 miles to the designated drop off point in Dijon 

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