Deluxe | 12 Passengers | 6 Crew
- 126 Feet Long
- 2 Twin/Double Junior Suites (152-156sq ft incl. en suite)
- 4 Twin/Double Staterooms (110-124sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated
Experience the best of Burgundy aboard the luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
L'Impressionniste - Burgundy Cruise
Experience the best of Burgundy aboard the luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
L'Impressionniste cruises in Southern Burgundy.
Cozy saloon of L'Impressionniste barge.
Spa pool and sundeck of luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
Luxurious cabin of luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
Overview
L’Impressionniste is a charming 12-passenger luxury barge cruising the Burgundy Canal. A sister ship to La Belle Epoque, it combines traditional French design with light, airy interiors and Impressionist-inspired decor. Guests can relax on the sun deck, enjoy the spa pool, or use the 12 bikes available. The inclusive bar is always open, and there’s a choice of single cabins or a junior suite. Cruise through the picturesque Ouche Valley, exploring medieval villages, castles and renowned Burgundy wineries, with ample time for wine tastings and discovery.
Itinerary
Deck Hotel Barge L’Impressionniste
Day 1 Paris Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Guests are met at the meeting point in Paris** and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the elegant L’Impressionniste. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and the opportunity to meet the captain and crew. Then enjoy your first dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Dinner
L'impressionniste Cruising
Day 2 Fleurey-sur-Ouche Sainte Marie-sur-Ouche
This morning, experience your first day’s cruise along this enchanting canal, which also promises a walk or cycle along an ever-present towpath past sleepy villages and pretty lock houses.
After lunch, visit Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin, who award a special prized label to the finest Côte d‘Or vintages every year. On the way back to the hotel barge, enjoy a tour and a private tasting of fine Burgundy wines. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Burgundy Vineyards
Day 3 Sainte Marie-sur Ouche La Bussière
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Old Dijon, including a visit to the vivid produce markets, mustard shops and the impressive Notre-Dame de Dijon church, or enjoy some excellent shopping time. Return to the hotel barge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to La Bussière and perhaps a walk or bicycle ride to the next lock or two. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dijon
Day 4 La Bussière Pont d’Ouche
After a short morning cruise, set off on a drive through the slopes of the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. Here, your expert guide will offer an insight into the production of the region’s finest premier and grand cru wines.
Continue to Beaune – the capital of the Burgundy wine country, for a private tour and tasting at the renowned Domaine Chanson. The tour includes its medieval Bastion de l’Oratoire, a 15th century defence tower whose 25-foot-thick walls now maintain the perfect temperature for ageing wine. This is followed by a private gastronomic lunch in the domaine’s chateau. Afterwards, visit the fascinating Hôtel-Dieu Hospice with time to explore the town, before returning for a short evening cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Domaine Chanson
Day 5 Pont d’Ouche Vandenesse
After breakfast, cruise to Vandenesse-en-Auxois, passing grazing white Charolais cattle, rolling hills and picturesque villages, crossing the only aqueduct on the Burgundy Canal.
This afternoon you will visit the moat-encircled Château de Commarin where you'll enjoy a private tour with a majestic falconry display, followed by the opportunity to meet Count Bertrand de Vogüé – the current resident and 26th generation of the de Vogüé family to maintain continuous residence since the 13th century. Guests can then explore the regal interior, rustic stables and surrounding gardens. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Burgundy Canal
Day 6 Vandenesse Escommes
Your last day’s leisurely cruise takes us to the canal summit, 1,250 feet above sea level, just before the Pouilly tunnel. After lunch on board, visit the medieval village, craft shops and castle of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois, once an outpost of the Dukes of Burgundy and offering a fine overview of the feeder lakes, canal and surrounding countryside. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages included.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
Day 7 Escommes Paris
After breakfast, you are transferred back to Paris.
Breakfast
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