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Hotel Barge L'Impressioniste
Cruise Burgundy 2009
Seven Days / Six Nights
Save up to
£200pp off cabins and 10% off charters
on selected Jun, Jul & Aug departures*
 The
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
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Cruise Highlights |
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Clos de Vougeot,
home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin. |
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Wine tasting at
the renowned Domaine Jafflin |
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Tour of Dijon
and the Ducal Palace |
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Visit to 13th
century Chateau de Commarin |
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Tour Abbaye de la Bussiere,
followed by lunch at a Michelin-starred
restaurant |
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Visit to Beaune,
including Hotel Dieu Hospice and
Maison Champy |
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Culinary Notes |
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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
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| Boat
Features |
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128 feet long |
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13 passengers |
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5 crew |
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2 suites |
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4 junior suites |
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1 single cabin |
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Air-conditioned |
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Centrally heated |
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Spa Pool |
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Chart room TV/DVD |
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13 touring bikes |
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2 air-conditioned minibuses |
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Hi Fi and CD system, boules,
boardgames and binocular |
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Alternative Itineraries
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We
also offer alternative itineraries,
including golf cruises and wine cruises.
Please contact us for more details.
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*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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Check
availability of this cruise
France Hotel
Barge Programme
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DAY 1
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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
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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
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| 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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