In autumn, during the grape harvest, embark on a river cruise on the Canal Latéral à la Loire and navigate through golden vineyards, wine-growing villages and welcoming cellars. The perfect combination of river tourism, nature and wine tasting. Here is the cruise we recommend!
Navigating between Briare, Decize and Châtillon-En-Bazois, means choosing a one-way itinerary that is calm, green and very accessible, ideal for a first houseboat cruise experience during the grape harvest. Along the canal running parallel to the Loire, vineyards stretch across the hillsides, wine cellars open their doors and the atmosphere is festive.
From your licence-free houseboat, you can enjoy a new stopover every day:
The strength of this itinerary is that it allows you to visit several estates on foot or by bike from the ports where you moor your licence-free houseboat. Here are the ones we recommend:
In September, the grape harvest is in full swing and the atmosphere in the wine-growing villages is unique. Some estates organise open days with entertainment, guided tours and even grape harvesting workshops. From the deck of your licence-free houseboat, you can enjoy incredible views of the hillsides and rows of vines gilded by the late summer sun. An unforgettable visual and taste experience!
🚤 Ready to embark? Book your licence-free houseboat hire for a wine cruise in Burgundy and experience the grape harvest in a different way!
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