L'Impressionniste hotel barge
Cruising between Fleurey sur Ouche and Escommes on the Burgundy canal
Accommodating up to 12 passengers
L'Impressionniste is rated 5 star
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- Visit Clos de Vougeot, home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin
- Wine tasting in the cellars of renowned Burgundy Domaines
- Tour of Dijon and its markets
- Private tour of the Chateau de Commarin, accompanied by it's aristocratic owner + falconry display
- Visit to Beaune, including Hotel-Dieu Hospice
- Gastronomic private lunch and wine tasting at Château de Beaune
- Visit to medieval Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
- Optional hot-air ballooning
- Excellent towpath for walking and cycling
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Specifications
Crew members : 6
Boat size
Length 126′4″ ft (38.5 metres)
Width 16′7″ ft (5.05 metres)
Number of bicycles : 12
Accommodation
Up to 12 guests
Junior suites : 2
Double cabins : 4
Also...
Central heating
Air-conditioning
Spa or pool
Wifi
DVD player / TV
2 air-conditioned minibuses
L'Impressionniste photos and videos
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Testimonials for L'Impressionniste
Lorraine G, USA; Family charter, July 2018We enjoyed it very much. Very likely to book with Hotels Afloat again, rated 5/5 *
Rated barge 4/5 *; rated region 4/5 *
Yvonne & Randy Symons; June 2017Roomy cabins, nice outside deck space (Renior Junior suite & Sisley Stateroom)
Beautiful countryside on the Burgundy Canal
We rate Hotels Afloat a 10/10 for attention to detail and their site
Will probably book againBest cruises ever, fantastic crew with special attention to my husband with walking issues!
About the barge "L'Impressionniste"
To step aboard this hotel barge is akin to entering the palette of an impressionist artist.
L'Impressionniste is beautifully decorated with wall colourings, prints and fabrics of the turn of the century era.
The luxury accommodation is fully air-conditioned in elegantly decorated twin or double suites with marble en-suite fitted bathrooms.
All cabins can be configured as double or twin.
You may choose to relax by using our 12 bikes or sun deck with Jacuzzi.
You may even take a hot air balloon flight (an optional extra on this cruise).
Plan of L'Impressionniste
L'Impressionniste cruise routes & itineraries
Fleurey sur Ouche
Sunday
Guests are met at the centrally positoned Hotel Westminster in Paris and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the elegant L'Impressioniste.
A Champagne reception welcomes you on board and the opportunity to meet the Captain and crew.
Then enjoy your first dinner on board.
Sunday
Guests are met at the centrally positoned Hotel Westminster in Paris and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the elegant L'Impressioniste.
A Champagne reception welcomes you on board and the opportunity to meet the Captain and crew.
Then enjoy your first dinner on board.
Fleurey-sur-Ouche to Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche
Monday
We begin the cruise along the delightful Canal du Bourgogne passing through 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 Cote d'Or vintages each year. We will tour the iconic cellars.
On the way back to the hotel barge, we enjoy a tasting of fine Burgundy wines in another long-established Domaine.
Dinner on board.
Monday
We begin the cruise along the delightful Canal du Bourgogne passing through 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 Cote d'Or vintages each year. We will tour the iconic cellars.
On the way back to the hotel barge, we enjoy a tasting of fine Burgundy wines in another long-established Domaine.
Dinner on board.
Sainte-Marie-sur-Ouche to La Bussiere
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon, including a visit to the vivid produce markets, mustard shops and the impressive Notre Dame de Dijon, or take time for some excellent shopping in the small boutiques.
Return to L'Impressioniste for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to La Bussiere, and perhaps a walk or cycle to the next lock or two.
Dinner on board.
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Dijon, including a visit to the vivid produce markets, mustard shops and the impressive Notre Dame de Dijon, or take time for some excellent shopping in the small boutiques.
Return to L'Impressioniste for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise to La Bussiere, and perhaps a walk or cycle to the next lock or two.
Dinner on board.
La Bussiere to Pont d'Ouche
Wednesday
After a short morning cruise, we set off on a drive through the vineyards, stopping en route at the Vigne de L'enfant Jesus, a famous vinyeard owned by the Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils.
There, a wine expert will give us a real insight to the production of the Domaine's Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines.
We continue to Beaune, capital of Burgundy wine country, for a winery tour and a private tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils wines before enjoying a gastronomic lunch in the orangery of the Chateau de Beaune.
Afterwards, we step back in time in the facinating 15th century Hotel Dieu Hospice with a wealth of fascinating exhibits. There is time to explore the town, before returning to the barge for a short evening cruise to Pont d'Ouche.
Dinner on board.
Wednesday
After a short morning cruise, we set off on a drive through the vineyards, stopping en route at the Vigne de L'enfant Jesus, a famous vinyeard owned by the Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils.
There, a wine expert will give us a real insight to the production of the Domaine's Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines.
We continue to Beaune, capital of Burgundy wine country, for a winery tour and a private tasting of Bouchard Pere et Fils wines before enjoying a gastronomic lunch in the orangery of the Chateau de Beaune.
Afterwards, we step back in time in the facinating 15th century Hotel Dieu Hospice with a wealth of fascinating exhibits. There is time to explore the town, before returning to the barge for a short evening cruise to Pont d'Ouche.
Dinner on board.
Pont D'Ouche to Vandenesse-en-Auxois
Thursday
This morning we cross the aqueduct to our mooring at Vandenesse-en-Auxois. After lunch on board, we visit this fairytale medieval village, craft shops and castle. Once an outpost of the Dukes of Burgundy and offering a fine view of the feeder lakes, canal and surrounding countryside, Vandenesse-en-Auxois stands proud above the valley below. Do remember to take both day time and evening photos! The chateau takes on a wonderful beauty when lit up at night.
Dinner on board.
Thursday
This morning we cross the aqueduct to our mooring at Vandenesse-en-Auxois. After lunch on board, we visit this fairytale medieval village, craft shops and castle. Once an outpost of the Dukes of Burgundy and offering a fine view of the feeder lakes, canal and surrounding countryside, Vandenesse-en-Auxois stands proud above the valley below. Do remember to take both day time and evening photos! The chateau takes on a wonderful beauty when lit up at night.
Dinner on board.
Vandenesse-en-Auxois to Escommes
Friday
Our last day's leisurely cruise takes us to the canal summit, 1250 feet above sea-level, just before the Pouilly tunnel.
This afternoon we visit the moat-encircled Chateau de Commarin. Owner and current occupier, Count Bertrand de Vogue will be your guide. He is the 26th generation of his family to live here! A superb, close-up encounter with birds of prey in a fine falconry display takes us back to Medieval times.
Friday
Our last day's leisurely cruise takes us to the canal summit, 1250 feet above sea-level, just before the Pouilly tunnel.
This afternoon we visit the moat-encircled Chateau de Commarin. Owner and current occupier, Count Bertrand de Vogue will be your guide. He is the 26th generation of his family to live here! A superb, close-up encounter with birds of prey in a fine falconry display takes us back to Medieval times.
We return to the barge to our wonderful Captain's Farewell Dinner on board.
Escommes
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Westminster Hotel in Paris.
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Westminster Hotel in Paris.
Cruise rates
Fleurey to Escommes dates and rates
| Accommodation 2020 USA/CANADA | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 70500 USD | 60500 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 11 | 68800 USD | 59200 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 67100 USD | 57900 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 9 | 65400 USD | 56600 USD | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 63300 USD | 54900 USD | |||
| Junior suite per person | 6590 USD | 5650 USD | |||
| Stateroom per person | 6290 USD | 5350 USD | |||
| Single supplement | 2250 USD | 1950 USD | |||
| Accommodation 2020 UNITED KINGDOM | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | £49500 | £44300 | |||
| Whole boar charter for 11 | £48300 | £42000 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | £47100 | £41000 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 9 | £45900 | £40000 | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | £44400 | £38800 | |||
| Junior suite per person | £4590 | £3990 | |||
| Stateroom per person | £4450 | £3850 | |||
| Single supplement | £1600 | £1400 | |||
| Accommodation 2020 ALL OTHER COUNTRIES | Regular | Value | |||
| Whole boat charter for 12 | 61000€ | 52000€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 11 | 59700€ | 50800€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 10 | 58400€ | 49600€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 9 | 57100€ | 48400€ | |||
| Whole boat charter for 8 | 55400€ | 46900€ | |||
| Junior suite per person | 5690€ | 4790€ | |||
| Stateroom per person | 5490€ | 4650€ | |||
| Single supplement | 2000€ | 1700€ |
Prices include: Local transfer between Paris and the hotel barge (approximate transfer duration 3h15), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board cartered for by the on-board Master Chef, an open barge 24/7 with a large range of alcoholic and non-alocoholic drinks, all wines served throughout the cruise; excursions and admittance fees as per the itinerary, the services of 6 crew and use of the barge facilities, which include bicycles and spa pool.
Themed charters:
Culinary charter: /£125 /135€ per person supplement
Wine appreciation charters 6500 USD / £5000/ 5750€ supplement
Golf charter 600 USD / £450 / 525€ supplement per player
Golf charter 600 USD / £450 / 525€ supplement per player
| Value | April 5 to April 19 July 19 to August 23 October 4 to October 25 |
| Regular | April 26 to July 12 August 30 to September 27 |
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