Burgundy by e-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. This "Burgundy by e-bike" vacation are 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'Étoile.

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-sur-Loing - 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 Burgundy by e-bike vacation on MS Claire d'Étoile comes to an end.

Here are the details on MS Claire d'Étoile.

Included in "Burgundy by e-bike":

• 7 nights aboard
• full board (7 x breakfast, 6 packed lunches, 6 x dinner; only 1 dinner in Auxerre)
• complimentary coffee/tea
• cabins are cleaned daily
• bed linen and towels supplied
• welcome drink and information chat
• 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 own 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 2025:

• Arrival on tuesdays
  27.05. + 10.06. + 24.06. + 08.07.*

Prices:

All prices are per person.

• 2159 € 2-bed cabin
• 3109 € 2-bed cabin, single occupancy
  *price reduction: -200 € per person

• Booking code "Burgundy by e-bike":
  RS-FBCm-7L
• how you can save some money
• costs of cancellation

The booking process

Arrival to "Burgundy by e-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.