L'Impressionniste barge cruise

L'Impressionniste

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Cruising between Fleurey-sur-Ouche and Escommes on the Burgundy canal

Cruise highlights

12 passengers
★★★★★ 5 star rating

  • Visit Clos de Vougeot, home of the Chevaliers du Tastevin
  • Tour of Domain Chanson including a private wine tasting and exclusive gastronomic lunch
  • Tour of Dijon and its markets
  • Private tour of the Chateau de Commarin, accompanied by its aristocratic owner + falconry display
  • Visit Beaune, including Hotel-Dieu Hospice
  • Visit medieval Chateauneuf-en-Auxois
  • Optional hot-air ballooning
  • Excellent towpath for walking and cycling

L'Impressionniste cruise route & itinerary

Fleurey to Escommes
Burgundy Canal

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Fleurey to Escommes cruise ↓

L'Impressionniste cruise file

Prices

  • From 5590 USD per person
  • Charters from 57,900 USD

Boat size

  • Length 126′4″ ft (38.50 metres)
  • Width 16′7″ ft (5.05 metres)

Specifications

  • Crew members : 6
  • 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
  • Bicycles : 12

Guests have awarded ★★★★★ stars

Guests comments

I was very pleased with the total experience. Well-organised program. Hotels Afloat provided all required information. Thanks for the experience.

Melissa R; July 2022

How would you rate your boat? 5 stars
How would you rate your cruise destination? 5 stars
How would you rate the Customer Service from Hotels Afloat? i.e. our response to emails, phone calls etc. 5 stars
How do you rate this website? 5 stars
Your overall rating of the Hotels Afloat experience? 5 stars
How likely are you to cruise again? Yes, definitely
How likely are you to book with Hotels Afloat again? Yes, definitely
How likely are to recommend our services to your friends and family? We will recommend you

Mario Leo.. USA, August 2019

How would you rate your boat?  5 stars
How would you rate your cruise destination?  5 stars
How would you rate the Customer Service from Hotels Afloat? i.e. our response to emails, phone calls etc.  4 stars
How do you rate this website?  4 stars

We are likely to cruise again with you, and will recommend you to others.

George C; USA, 2019
I was very pleased with the total experience. Well organised program. Hotels afloat provided all required information. Thanks for the experience.
Ramage ★★★★★

About L'Impressionniste barge cruises

Luxury 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).

L'Impressionniste deck and cabin plans

L'Impressionniste deck plan

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L'Impressionniste cruise route & itinerary

Fleurey to Escommes map

Fleurey to Escommes

Burgundy Canal
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Rates

Fleurey sur Ouche
Sunday
Guests are met at the centrally positioned Hotel Westminster in Paris and transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the elegant L'Impressioniste.
A Champagne reception welcomes you onboard 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, the 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.

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 vineyard owned by the Domaine Bouchard Pere et Fils.
There, a wine expert will give us a real insight into the production of the Domaine's Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines.
We continue to Beaune, the 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 fascinating 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 medieval fairytale village, craft shops and a castle. Once an outpost of the Dukes of Burgundy and offering an excellent view of the feeder lakes, canal and surrounding countryside, Vandenesse-en-Auxois stands proud above the valley below.  Do remember to take both daytime and evening photos!  The chateau takes on a magnificent 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 beautiful 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.

Fleurey to Escommes rates

2024 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 84, 500 USD 72, 500 USD
Whole boat charter for 11 82, 400 USD 70, 700 USD
Whole boat charter for 10 80, 300 USD 68, 900 USD
Whole boat charter for 9 78, 200 USD 67, 100 USD
Whole boat charter for 8 75, 700 USD 64, 900 USD
Junior suite per person 7, 990 USD 6, 950 USD
Stateroom per person 7, 490 USD 6, 450 USD
Single supplement 2, 700 USD 2, 400 USD
2023 USD, for American and Canadian residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 78, 000 USD 67, 000 USD
Whole boat charter for 11 76, 100 USD 65, 400 USD
Whole boat charter for 10 74, 200 USD 63, 800 USD
Whole boat charter for 9 72, 300 USD 62, 200 USD
Whole boat charter for 8 70, 000 USD 60, 200 USD
Junior suite per person 7, 490 USD 6, 390 USD
Stateroom per person 6, 950 USD 5, 950 USD
Single supplement 2, 500 USD 2, 200 USD
2023 STERLING rates for UNITED KINGDOM residents Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 £56, 500 £49, 000
Whole boat charter for 11 £55, 100 £47, 800
Whole boat charter for 10 £53, 700 £46, 600
Whole boat charter for 9 £52, 300 £45, 400
Whole boat charter for 8 £50, 600 £43, 900
Junior suite per person £5, 450 £4, 650
Stateroom per person £5, 050 £4, 350
Single supplement £1, 800 £1, 600
2023 EURO rates ALL OTHER COUNTRIES Regular Value
Whole boat charter for 12 67, 000 € 57, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 11 65, 300 € 56, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 10 63, 600 € 54, 500 €
Whole boat charter for 9 61, 900 € 53, 000 €
Whole boat charter for 8 59, 800 € 51, 200 €
Junior suite per person 6, 450 € 5, 550 €
Stateroom per person 5, 990 € 5, 090 €
Single supplement 2, 100 € 1, 800 €
Prices include: Local transfer between Paris and the hotel barge (approximate transfer duration 3h15), a luxury 6-night cruise, all meals on board catered for by the on-board Master Chef, an open barge 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 the barge facilities, which include bicycles and spa pool.
 
Optional extras
Electric bikes : 1st bike: 600 USD / £440 / 500€ ; Additional bike : 300 USD / £220 / 250€
Wine Appreciation charters  7000 USD / £5000 / 5750€  supplement
Golf charters: 650 USD / £450 / 525€ supplement per player
Culinary charter:  160 USD / £115 / 135€ per person supplement
- Departure Dates 2023-
Value April 2 to April 23
July 16 to August 20
October 8 to October 22
Regular April 30 to July 9 
August 27 to October 1

These are sample itineraries, on alternate weeks the cruise will be in the reverse direction.

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