Burgundy by Boat & Bike

This bicycle holiday takes you to the northern part of Burgundy, which was once a powerful duchy and is famous for its world-class wines. The Yonne, one of the most pristine rivers in the country, opens up this wonderful landscape for cyclists, with charming medieval villages and unique towns. The tour "Burgundy by Boat & Bike" is suitable for novice and expert cyclists alike. The tour commences in Moret-sur-Loing.
Here you can find more details on the ship, the MS Claire d'Etoile.

Day 1 Arrival in Moret-sur-Loing
Embarkation at 2 p.m. The medieval fortress town was the backdrop for many of the works of the impressionist painter Alfred Sisley.

Day 2 Moret - Pont-sur-Yonne, 37-41 km / 23-25 mi
The boat takes you to the mouth of the Yonne in the Seine. Before the bike tour you should visit the collegiate church in Montereau.

Day 3 Pont-sur-Yonne - Sens, 20-42 km / 12-26 mi
Cycle along the river or through the countryside to learn more about local beekeeping.

Day 4 Sens - Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, 28-52 km / 17-32 mi
On the longer tour you’ll cycle through the cider region surrounding Vauders to Sens, one of the oldest cities in France.

Day 5 Villeneuve-sur-Yonne - Joigny, 23-47 km / 14-29 mi
If you like, you can cycle via Saint-Julian today, which has a very beautiful church. In the afternoon there is a bike tour with wine tasting.

Day 6 Joigny - Auxerre, 28-44 km / 17-27 mi
Visit Joigny, characterised by unique Renaissance houses. The bike tour takes you along the Canal de Bourgogne.

Day 7 Round trip around Auxerre, 30-42 km / 19-26 mi
Today, you can make some bike tours in the surrounding vineyards, or take your time to explore the town that is worth seeing.

Day 8 Departure
After breakfast, your tour "Burgundy by Boat & Bike" comes to an end.

Here are the details on MS Claire d'Étoile.

Included in "Burgundy by Boat & Bike":

• 7 nights aboard
• full board (7 x breakfast, 6 packed lunches, 6 x dinner; only 1 dinner in Auxerre)
• complimentary coffee/tea
• welcome drink
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• wine tasting in Bailly
• several guided walks
• visit of a honey farm museum
• visit of the cathedral Sens
• fees for ferries
• daily tour discussion
• guided cycling tours
  from 18 guests 2 guides / 2 groups
• detailed travel documents in english
• GPS tracks
• e-bike included!

Accomodation:

• outside cabins, approx. 7 sqm (75 sq ft), with ensuite WC and shower
• level-access beds
• individually regulated air-conditioning

Rental bicyles:

• Comfortable unisex pedelecs with 7-speed coaster and 3 levels of assistance, equipped with gel saddle, anti-puncture tires and lock. Unfortunately, it is not possible to bring your private bike on this trip.
• If you choose to wear a helmet, we recommend using your own due to the variety of head sizes and shapes and for hygienic reasons.

Bookable dates 2026:

• Arrival on tuesdays
  26.05. + 09.06. + 23.06. + 06.07. + 21.07.

Prices:

All prices are per person.

May + June

• 2369 € 2-bed cabin
• 3419 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy

July

• 2169 € 2-bed cabin
• 3119 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy
   
• Booking code "Burgundy by Boat & Bike":
  RS-FBCm-7L
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to "Burgundy by Boat & Bike":

• Arrival by car:
  Please inform yourself in good time about the French Crit'Air vignette www.certificat-air.gov.fr.
  
  Parking Moret Veneux les Sablons, about 12 € / day; reservation not possible

• Arrival by train:
  Train station Moret-sur-Loing

• Arrival by plane:
  Airport Charles de Gaulle, Paris. By bus (Le Bus Direct nr. 4) to the train station Paris Gare de Lyon (50 min), from there by train, approx. 45 min

• Embarkation from 2 pm, you can drop your luggage from 11 am.

• Return transfer Moret-sur-Loing - Auxerre
  under your own steam by train, duration approx. 2 hours, 1 x change, normal fee 21 €
  book your tickets here: sncf.com (in english)

Perfectly looked after:
During your tour, we are available between 8 am and 8 pm, 7 days a week. We are happy to help with any kind of problems you might be having. You will find this emergency number in your travel documents.

Please note:

• As is the case with all boat trips, changes in travel itineraries due to the weather, the rivers’ water levels or technical issues can be undertaken at any time.