All inclusive:
Deluxe room according to category chosen and equipped
with modern facilities including TV with satelite channels,
your own telephone number, mini bar, iron and ironing board
Use of indoor and outdoor facilities including heated outdoor
swimming pool,
fitness room, sauna, solarium, tennis court, golf driving range (par
3), bowls
bicycles, golfing equipment, table tennis, outdoor chess set,
BBQ area, walking trials through 100 acres of private woodland park,
horse paddocks, deer enclosure, Château Winery...
Flood light car parking for total security
Private airfield and helicopter landing area
De Luxe Bedroom 215 €
Château Suite 285 €
Royal Suite 325 €

Extra Bed in suites
(Children under 12 free) 25 €
Buffet Breakfast
per person 15 €
Continental-Breakfast
in room per person 20 €
Half Board
Breakfast and Dinner (4 dishes à la carte)
Teenagers from 13 to 16 years: 25 €
Children up to 12 years: free
50 €

Rates per day per room or suite
Guests may arrive from 2 pm onwards and stay till 12 noon

all inclusive!
Explore the region on foot. Maps are available at reception.
If you are a cycling enthusiast, ask for a mountain bike at reception
and set out to explore the surrounding countryside.
Roam at will in the company of the faithful old French Solex (moped).
Indulge in a game of outdoor chess or French bowls in front of the
Château.
Work out in our fitness room, also equipped with a sauna and
solarium.
Relax in the swimming pool complete with jet stream.
Work up a sweat (and a healthy appetite) on the tennis court.
Perfect your swing on the golf driving range (par 3).
Take advantage of your stay to indulge in a long-standing fantasy:

A day's cruise on the Burgundy Canal aboard our Hotel Barges
After a hearty breakfast at the Château la Chassagne, you will be
taken to the waiting barge. The captain will welcome you on board
with a Kir Royal and introduce you to the other passengers.

After a tour of inspection, settle down comfortably on the deck and
rediscover the slow, leisurely tempo of yesteryear in the course of
an unforgettable cruise amidst the glorious landscapes and heady
fragrances of Burgundy.

What could be more tempting to a gourmet's palate than the prospect
of mouth-watering regional dishes enticingly concocted by our chef.
And, of course, it is only fitting that the distinguished selection
of wines should hail from the cellars of La Reine Pedauque and from
the fabled vineyards of the Côte de Beaune.

The afternoon speeds by all too quickly but there's still time to
make acquaintance with the other guests in the convivial atmosphere
of the bar.

Towards 5 pm your journey comes to an end and the hotel-barge makes
fast for the night. Our chauffeur will drive you back to the chateau.

Total excursion time: 8 to 9 hours.

Price for 2 persons € 320 / 3 Persons € 350 / 4 Persons € 380.

Up, up and away in a beautiful Balloon!
Welcome to the magical world of hot-air balloons soaring high in the
skies above Château la Chassagne. Let the wind be your guide as you
look down on landscapes dear to the poet Lamartine who once lived in
the Château de Montculot overlooking the Ouche Valley. After
touchdown at a place of the wind's choosing, it's time for a
celebratory glass of champagne. The departures take place early in
the morning or late in the afternoon. The entire journey lasts about
3 hours including 1 hour actual flying time.

Price per person: € 220

Club Crémant de la Confrérie du Château - Become an exclusive member!
In the far-off days of the Dukes of Burgundy, it was already the
custom to slice open bottles of Crémant de Bourgogne with a sword.
This tradition survives today and is suitably honoured by
the "Crémant Club of the Château la Chassagne Confraternity". The
master of ceremonies will show you how to slash open a champagne
bottle. From the moment you have slashed open your own bottle, you
belong to the Confrérie du Château la Chassagne. Experience teaches
us that, depending on the skill of the new member, there will be
enough wine left in the bottle for between 4 and 6 toasts to be drunk
in tribute to this feat. Crémant will be served with canapés.

At the end of the ceremony, you will receive a certificate of
membership detailing your special rights concerning Château la
Chassagne. You will be offered the neck of the bottle you have so
dexterously sliced open, handsomely presented in a gift-box.

Make sure you bring your camera along to capture this moment for
posterity !

Enthronement ceremony: € 50

Paris for a Day!
Sit back in comfort as France's high speed train, the TGV, whisks you
up to the nation's capital in well under two hours.

Departure from Dijon: 07.58 Arrival in Paris: 09.36, or 09.51 (Gare
de Lyon) 11.27

Departure from Paris: 17.24 Arrival in Dijon: 19.04 (Gare de Lyon),
18.06 19.51 or 19.18 20.58

There is virtually no end to the list of things to do and see in
Paris. Amongst a thousand other attractions, you can indulge in a
shopping spree, go for a leisurely walk through the streets of the
world's most beautiful city, sample the delights of Parisian cooking,
take in a show etc... Please enquire at reception for full details of
what's on in Paris.

If you have time to spare when you get back to the Gare de Lyon, do
call in at the station restaurant, "Le Train Bleu". Treat yourself to
a glass of champagne at the bar or indulge in the Gourmet menu (the
restaurant is 3-star rated in the Michelin Guide). Whilst enjoying
the exquisite cuisine, you will have ample opportunity to admire the
19th century setting with the colourfully decorated ceiling depicting
the various Mediterranean stations connected to the capital by the
legendary night train, Le Train Bleu.

A first class return ticket costs € 122, depending on the date and
time of your journey; the second class return fare is from € 88,40
per person.

4x4 Cross-Country Experience!
At Château la Chassagne, you now have the unique opportunity to test-
drive all-terrain vehicles and check them out down to the bones.

Within the Chateau's park and surrounding land you have a great
choice of off-road circuits. A selection of tracks, rating from easy
to moderate, and in addition, for the experienced "Paris Dakkar"
pilots there are also difficult circuits available.

Offer yourself this thrilling pleasure and take a "spin" on the road
or off-track. Choose between the ultra fast Porsche Cayenne S or the
legendary American Hummer H2, for which no terrain is an obstacle.

A day's adventure on the road or track is just 175 Euro for the
Porsche Cayenne S and 225 Euro for the Hummer H2.

Cruise on a luxury Hotelboat
with the finest cuisine and free bar open around the clock. It's a
unique cruise experience with a top class service.
You can lie back in your deckchair on the forward sundeck and watch
the landscape gently glide by or cycle along the towpath by the canal
path. Each day our chef will treat you to gourmet French cuisine. In
the afternoon, the traditional tea will be served in the lounge or on
the sundeck. Then just afterwards it's already "Happy Hour" at the
bar.

The Mini Relaxing-Dream-Cruise between Vandenesse and Dijon
4 days / 3 nights from Friday to Monday or Monday to Thursday.
or
The Grand Relaxing-Dream-Cruise from Vandenesse to Dijon
for 7 days / 6 nights from Friday to Thursday.

The La Reine Peniche de GRAND LUXE offers a world of comfort in a
romantic style of past years. Cruising with only 8 passengers with
four luxurious suites and private bathrooms. For those who sleep
late, from bed they can watch the wakes and the green countryside as
the barge cruises. On the air-conditioned upper deck you have a cosy
salon, an elegant restaurant as well as the ship's bar. Up front all
passengers will enjoy the panoramic sun-deck. Relaxing in a chair,
you can contemplate the landscape passing-by with a glass of
Champagne in hand. The real luxury in life is to take time and on
this cruise you will enjoy life, without the stress and haste of
everyday life.

Everyday your chef delights you from morning to evening. The day
begins with a hearty French breakfast, then a traditional Burgundy
lunch menu, accompanied with selected wines. During the calm
afternoon coffee, tea and pastries are served in the salon. Every
detail of your cruise is affectionately prepared by your first class
crew who are also English speaking.

There are always Mountain bikes ready for some moments of "Fitness",
strolls along the canal tow-path or longer distances.

The barge cruises into the late afternoon, taking you through the
heart Burgundy's countryside and picturesque villages, famous for
their cultural history and art. Everyday hectic life will rapidly
disappear and is replaced by the rhythm of the canal locks. That's
the French way of life.

The staff will always be attending to your needs and pampering you in
a first class friendly style with genuine hospitality.

At the end of each day's cruise, your travel guide will escort you in
the air-conditioned bus on sightseeing tours to discover the country
and people of France. Learn the "savoir vivre" of Burgundy, with its
famous wines, Roman art, feudal castles and abbeys.

When returning to your barge, happy and content the day's events,
there is plenty of time for cocktails before your evening's candle
light dinner. This is also a wonderful opportunity to become a
connoisseur of French specialities and the grand Burgundy wines. The
delightful evening can then close with drinks by the bar together
with fellow passengers and new friends.

Relaxing Dream Cruise
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Day 1 : Friday

Check in at Vandenesse

At the meeting point of Pont de Pany near Dijon, an air-conditioned
bus will transfer you to the Hotelboat. You are welcomed on board
with a "Kir Royal" by the Captain and crew. An unforgettable cruise
is about to begin in Burgundy. Your first exceptional candle light
dinner will mark your introduction to regional specialties and wines
with great names. The bar and sun deck provide a warm atmosphere to
share drinks with fellow passengers. Naturally, all drinks served on
board are "all inclusive" and available around the clock.

Day 2 : Saturday

Cruise from Vandenesse to Pont d'Ouche

The Captain has a hard day's work ahead, with many locks between
Vandenesse and the destination of Pont d'Ouche, the navigation is
very interesting. A wonderful occasion for you to enjoy the
countryside as the barge glides along the canal. While you have a
hearty breakfast, La Reine Pedauque leaves the port of Vandenesse and
begins to pass through the first locks (there is a total of 45 locks
during the weeks cruise). Arriving in the village of Crugey at
midday, the chef will enchant you with a typical Burgundy menu. After
the lunch time break the barge continues the voyage to the tempo of
the canal locks to Pont d'Ouche. When your hotel barge is moored, the
Captain will invite you to visit Chateauneuf en Auxois which you
passed by today. Walk into this medieval village with its cafes,
antique and curiosity shops along the picturesque streets. There is
also a fantastic view over the Auxois plains, with lakes and the
distant Morvan hills.

Day 3 : Sunday

Cruise from Pont d'Ouche to Gissey sur Ouche

Today the barge cruise will take you into the magnificent Valley of
the Ouche, a journey back in time passing through a unique landscape
as the canal twists through the narrow valley. You will have many
occasions to be sportive with walking and cycling along the tow-path.
La Reine Pedauque will pass through the villages of La Buissière sur
Ouche, Saint Victor to Gissey sur Ouche. There the barge is moored in
a hidden romantic spot, beside the river Ouche and a Gallo Roman
bridge, one of the most photographed and painted views. After diner
there will be a great farewell party on board for the passengers who
only booked the Mini-Cruise. Passengers and crew will have a lot of
fun.

Day 4 : Monday

Grande excursion to Beaune for the 7 day cruise passengers
Check out / check in 4-days / 3-nights Mini cruise passengers

Today the Captain will take you on a private excursion to the capital
of Burgundy wines, the town of Beaune. You'll be in some of the
finest vine yards of France, such as Aloxe Corton, wine tasting some
of the greatest Crus, with expert advice from wine Connoisseurs.
Lunch is offered in an traditional restaurant, with the vines in the
background and dishes to delight your palette. In the afternoon,
there is plenty of time to visit the famous Hospices de Beaune built
in 1443 and stroll along cobbled streets with boutiques of all kinds.
The return to the barge takes you through the "Hautes Côtes" vine
yards and past the source of the river Ouche. The chef has prepared a
special diner for you and to welcome the new passengers who have
booked the Mini Cruise on the second part of your journey.

Day 5 : Tuesday

Cruise from Gissey sur Ouche to Fleurey

As the valley slowly unfolds, the Luxury Hotelboat passes through the
charming villages of Saint Marie sur Ouche and Pont de Pany, with
Chateau la Chassagne on the hill side. The barge heads on to the
village of Fleurey sur Ouche. There are many opportunities to use the
mountain bikes and explore the surroundings or a short walk to a
nearby café. Once moored in Fleurey sur Ouche there are possibilities
to discover more about the region, from Gallo-Roman ruins to feudal
castles with dramatic histories or more wine tasting at Chateau la
Chassagne. Today the passengers tell the guide where they would like
to go. On returning to the barge, your diner will delight you with
carefully prepared dishes and selected wines. Like every other day,
typically French so "Bon Appetite".

Day 6 : Wednesday

Cruise from Fleurey to Dijon

On today's journey the Luxurious Resortboat will follow the route
via Plombières les Dijon. La Reine Pedauque passes beside the "Lac
Kir", built for Canon Kir, once mayor of Dijon, after whom the famous
aperitif was named. The barge finally arrives in the splendid port of
Dijon, near the heart of the city. The ancient palace to the powerful
Dukes of Burgundy, Notre Dame, Rue de la Chouette are just some of
the splendours of Dijon, the city of a hundred bells. As Dijon is the
world's capital of mustard, an assortment of local mustards is
offered to you as souvenir. For tonight's cocktails on board you can
learn the art of "Sabrage", where you can slash open a Champagne
bottle with a sword, like the Dukes of Burgundy did hundreds of years
ago. Then everybody will be in the right mood for the grand farewell
Captain's diner and the remittance of your "Lock Diploma".

Day 7 : Thursday

Check out at Dijon

After a copious breakfast, passengers will generally disembark at
about 10:30 am. Depending on your personal plans we will take you
back to the Chateau , the railway station or even the airport at
Dijon.

As this is a one-way cruise, the itinerary is also operated in the
opposite direction a according to starting date.
We reserve the right to alter the cruise program.

*****

If you seeking an extraordinary vacation, relaxation and luxury,
then La Reine Peniche is the perfect choice with the "Relaxing Dream
Cruise".