La Reine Pedauque cruises near Dijon, on the Burgundy canal through the Valley Ouche. The canal climbs through the surrounding hills following the river which gently meanders in the narrowing valley, passing through small villages. Near the summit of the canal, the barge enters the Auxois plain below the imposing shadow of the fortress Chateauneuf en Auxois.
Burgundy is a large region of central eastern France, divided into four counties. This once dukedom, famous for wines and fine cuisine, is a concentration of culture and historical interest.
On the above map, the cruise route for the barge is highlighted in yellow, read the suggested program for all the details. The route starts in the heart of the city centre of Dijon, with the Notre Dame catherdral and markets, heading south west and then a sharp turn at Pont D'Ouche to head north west. The famous towns of Beaune (wine capital of Burgundy and the Hospices de Beaune), Nuits Saint George are very close to the canal. The Burgundy vine yards of the Cote de Nuit and Cote de Beaune are also shown to the south.