L' Impressioniste
12 passenger Deluxe
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Description
L’Impressionniste is in many ways similar to our other 12 passenger hotel barge in Burgundy, La Belle Epoque – offering an onboard ambience that combines traditional and more modern French influences.
Her light and airy interior features picture windows and prints reminiscent of the era after which she has been named. In the spacious saloon with its rich-coloured teak flooring and soft lighting, there are balloon-backed dining chairs and comfortable leather sofas that complete the effect.
The cabins, each one bearing the name of a renowned Impressionist painter, offer a choice of accommodation in two junior suites or four staterooms, complemented by modern en-suite shower rooms. Twin or double bed configurations are also available.
L’Impressionniste glides gently through the picturesque Ouche Valley in Southern Burgundy through locks with their charming lock houses. You will see medieval villages perched on hilltops and have the opportunity to discover a region famed for its history and viticulture, with visits to such places as Beaune, the regions ‘wine capital’, and the elegant city of Dijon.
Highlights include
Visit Clos de Vougeot, home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin
Tour of Dijon and its markets
Private falconry display & tour at the Château de Commarin
Tour of Domain Chanson including a private wine tasting and exclusive gastronomic lunch
Visit to medieval Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
Optional hot air ballooning
Excellent towpath for walking and cycling. “Biking Plus” option available
General Information
Length: 126 feet
12 Passengers
6 crew
2 Suites
4 Jr. Suites
1 single cabin for tour leader
Fully air conditioned
Central heat
Spa pool
9 tour bikes
2 air conditioned mini-buses for tours
Accommodations & Pricing 2022 and 2023
Stateroom per person
$5,590. Value
$6,590. Regular
Junior Suite per person
$5,950. Value
$6,990. Regular
Single Supplement per person
$2,050. Value
$2,350. Regular
Charter Max. 8 pax.
$57,900 Value
$66,600. Regular
Charter Max. 9 pax.
$59,600 Value
$68,800. Regular
Charter Max. 10 pax.
$60,900 Value
$70,600. Regular
Charter Max. 11 pax.
$62,200. Value
$72,400. Regular
Charter Max. 12 pax.
$63,500. Value
$74,200. Regular
2022 Sunday Departure Dates
Value Season
April 3, 10, 17, 24
July 17, 24, 31
August 7, 14, 21
October 9, 16, 23
Regular Season
May, 1, 8, 15, 22
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10
August 28
September 4,11, 18, 25
Oct 2
2023 Sunday Departure Dates
Value Season
Apr 2, 9, 16, 23
Jul 16, 23, 30
Aug 6, 13, 20
Oct 8, 15, 22
Regular Season
Apr 30
May 7, 14, 21, 28
Jun 4, 11, 18, 25
Jul 2, 9
Aug 27
Sep 3, 10, 17, 24
Oct 1
Sample Itinerary
Sunday
Fleurey-sur-Ouche
Guests are met at our 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.
Monday
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to 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 we 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 we enjoy a tour of the cellars and a private tasting of fine Burgundy wines at the family-owned Domaine Rion. Dinner on board.Dinner on board.
Chateau de Beaune
Tuesday
Sainte Marie-sur-Ouche to La Bussiere
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, 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.
Abbye-de-Fontenay
Wednesday
La Bussière to Pont d’Ouche
After a short morning cruise, we set off on a drive through the slopes of the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. Here, our expert guide will offer an insight into the production of the region’s finest Premier and Grand Cru wines. We 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, we 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.
Ducal Palace, Dijon
Thursday
Pont d’Ouche to Vandenesse
After breakfast, we cruise to Vandenesse-en-Auxois, passing grazing white Charolais cattle, rolling hills and picturesque villages, crossing the only aqueduct on the Burgundy Canal. After lunch on board, we 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. Dinner on board.
Friday
Vandenesse to Escommes
Our last day’s leisurely cruise takes us to the canal summit, 1,250 feet above sea level, just before the Pouilly tunnel. This afternoon we visit the moat-encircled Château de Commarin where we are lucky enough to enjoy a private tour with a majestic falconry display, followed by the opportunity to meet Count Bertrand de Vogue – the current resident and 26th generation of the de Vogue family to maintain continuous residence since the 13th century. Guests can then explore the regal interior, rustic stables and surrounding gardens. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Saturday
Escommes
After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Paris**
** Other options are available for charter groups.
This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternate weeks, the cruise is in the reverse direction.
Your Cruise Includes:
Transfers by chauffeured Mercedes Minibus between Paris and the hotel barge, a luxury 6 night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on board Master Chef, an open bar 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise, excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 6 crew and use of barge facilities, which include bicycles and spa pool.