Let it be known that as a people and as a culture, the French know how to eat. Which was probably why they went ahead and went ham (or jambon, as the natives would say) with this all-out US$8,000 cruise. One that takes you to a different Michelin-star restaurant each day for a week straight. Wellโฆ six days to be exact (round up, call it a day).
Presented by the luxury cruise company, Belmond, this package goes by the name of โEpicurean Burgundy: A 12-Star Cruiseโ; and includes elegant ensuite cabins which boast of enormous windows. Currently, the maximum capacity is twelve passengers per run. But honestly, would you really want any more than that?
Ranging from one Michelin star all the way up to the maximum three, the cruise begins at St-Jean-de-Losne and takes passengers all the way to Lyon. The delectable stops are as follows:
- โLa Cรดte Saint-Jacquesโ โ โ โ
- โMaison Lameloiseโ โ โ โ โ
- โLe Jardin des Rempartsโ โ โ โ
- โAux Terrassesโ โ โ
- โGeorges Blanc in Vonnasโ โ โ โ โ
- โPaul Bocuseโ โ โ โ
The cruise, however, isnโt just about eating. Itโs also about a healthy measure of drinking, as per the French tradition of boozing and leisure on weekdays. Passengers disembark at the historically rich and highly prolific monk run winery, Clos de Vougeot. This very winery was established in the 12th century, and has been racking up accolades ever since.
In addition, thereโs also sights and culture, andโฆ whatever. Letโs be honest, though. If you clicked this, youโre in it for the artisinal grub and grog. Not the damn bike ride tours.
Belmondโs โEpicurean Burgundy: A 12-Star Cruiseโ is now up and running. Find out more at belmond.com.
