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Hotel Barge L'Impressioniste

Cruise Burgundy 2009

Seven Days / Six Nights

L'Impressionniste
Save up to £200pp off cabins and 10% off charters on selected Jun, Jul & Aug departures*
The spacious interiorThe 13 passenger L'Impressionniste, sister ship to La Belle Epoque began life as a cargo barge in Holland before undergoing a complete transformation into the powerful canal and river cruiser she is today.

Her light and airy interior features picture windows and selections of prints, fabrics and wall colorings reminiscent of the turn of the century era after which she has been named.

She is crewed by a knowledgeable Captain, Master Chef and crew of three. L'Impressionniste's classic route covers some fine rural cruising, with plenty of opportunity to cycle and stroll along the tow-path and wander into nearby villages

Cruise Highlights
  • Clos de Vougeot, home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin.
  • Wine tasting at the renowned Domaine Jafflin
  • Tour of Dijon and the Ducal Palace
  • Visit to 13th century Chateau de Commarin
  • Tour Abbaye de la Bussiere, followed by lunch at a Michelin-starred restaurant
  • Visit to Beaune, including Hotel Dieu Hospice and Maison Champy

    Culinary Notes
    Culinary Notes

    Regional Dishes
    Bouillabaisse
    Bourride
    Provencale oysters
    Daube Provencale

    Regional Wines
    Chateau de la Saule 2005
    Domaine Corsin, Pouilly Fuissé
    Gevrey Chambertin

    Regional Cheeses
    Bleu des Causses
    Picodons
    Pelardon

    Explore the beauty of Burgundy

    Boat Features
  • 128 feet long
  • 13 passengers
  • 5 crew
  • 2 suites
  • 4 junior suites
  • 1 single cabin
  • Air-conditioned
  • Centrally heated
  • Spa Pool
  • Chart room TV/DVD
  • 13 touring bikes
  • 2 air-conditioned minibuses
  • Hi Fi and CD system, boules, boardgames and binocular

    Alternative Itineraries
    We also offer alternative itineraries, including golf cruises and wine cruises.
    Please contact us for more details.

    *Special Offers for new bookings made before
    31 July 2009:
    £200pp off cabins on 30 Aug 09 departure.
    £100pp off cabins on 9 Aug 09 departure.
    10% off L'Impressionniste charters for
    June, July and August departures.

    Book now as there is limited availability

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    France Hotel Barge Programme

    2009 Itinerary
    DAY 1
    Sunday
    DIJON
    You are met at a designated hotel in Dijon at 4.30pm and transferred to the elegant L’Impressionniste moored in the Port of Dijon for your cruise through Burgundy. A Champagne reception welcomes you on board and provides you with a chance to meet the crew. Enjoy a stroll into Dijon before Dinner aboard.
    DAY 2
    Monday
    DIJON TO FLEUREY 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, as we ascend gradually to the canal summit, past sleepy villages and pretty lock houses. Leaving Dijon, we pass Lake Kir and cruise by the limestone escarpments, which feed the nearby vineyards. After lunch we visit Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin, who award every year a special prized label to the finest Cote d ‘Or vintages. We offer a private tasting of Vosne Romanee, Gevrey Chambertin, Cote de Nuits and Nuits-St-Georges at the family run Domaine Jafflin in the heart of Nuits-St-Georges on the route des Grands Crus. Our excellent relationship with the Jafflin family goes back over 20 years. Dinner aboard.
    DAY 3 Tuesday
    FLEUREY SUR OUCHE TO GISSEY SUR OUCHE
    After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of old Dijon including a visit to the vivid flower and produce market, mustard shops and the flamboyant 14th century Ducal Palace (or enjoy some excellent shopping time). Return to the boat for lunch and leisurely afternoon cruise to Gissey sur Ouche. Dinner aboard.
    DAY 4 Wednesday
    GISSEY SUR OUCHE TO LA BUSSIERE
    This morning we visit the moat - encircled 13th century Chateau de Commarin. Going back 26 generations, the de Vogue family ownership portrays an insight into the glamorous lives of French aristocracy as well as showing off the Chateau, stables and landscaped gardens. After lunch we cruise to La Bussiere, passing grazing white Charolais cattle, rolling hills and picturesque villages. Dinner aboard.
    DAY 5 Thursday
    LA BUSSIERE TO CRUGEY
    Early morning cruise and exclusive tour of the magnificent 12th century Abbaye de la Bussiere. The ornamental gardens and lake, wine press, crypt and cellars are interwoven with ancient colonnades, stone staircases and huge stained glass windows. After a Kir Royale aperitif in the private music room, the former chapel, we enjoy the gastronomic delights of Master Chef Olivier Elzer in the vaulted Michelin starred restaurant whilst enjoying the sommelier’s choice of local burgundies. This afternoon we continue to the mediaeval village, craft shops and castle of Chateauneuf-en-Auxois, once an outpost of the Dukes of Burgundy and offering a fine overview of the feeder lakes, canal and surrounding country side. Dinner aboard.
    DAY 6 Friday
    CRUGEY TO ESCOMMES
    Our last day’s leisurely cruise takes us to the canal summit, 1250 feet above sea level, just before the Pouilly tunnel. In the afternoon we cross the premier cru vineyards into Beaune, capital of Burgundy wine country with a history going back over 2000 years. We absorb the fascinating 15th century Hotel Dieu Hospice and visit Maison Champy, Beaune’s oldest winery established in 1720 with even older cellars. Captain’s Farewell Dinner aboard.
    DAY 7 Saturday
    DIJON
    After breakfast disembark the barge and transfer to Dijon station by 9.00. (suggested train to Paris TGV 6710 departing Dijon at 9.57 and arrive in Paris, Gare de Lyon at 11.37am).
    This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. On alternative weeks the cruise operates in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off points are reversed.
    6 Week Charter Cruise
    L'Impressioniste does a 6 week charter cruise for up to 13 passengers commencing 9 Nov 2008 and 8 Nov 2009. Please contact us for further details.

    Meeting Point

    Sunday, 4:30pm, Hotel La Cloche,
    14 Place Darcy, 21000 Dijon,

    Hotel de la Cloche in in Dijon Centre is a wonderful hotel for an overnight stay, either pre or post cruise. If you prefer not to stay in Dijon pre or post then the fast TGV train time that we would recommend, that fits in with the meeting and drop off times, would be:
    On the Sunday we suggest the 14.10 Paris Gare de Lyon arriving Dijon Ville at 15.51. There is then a short walk to Hotel de la Cloche or take a taxi to the hotel and the Captain will be there at 4.30pm to meet you.
    On the Saturday there is a 9.57am train from Dijon Ville arriving in Paris Gare de Lyon at 11.37.


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