Fleurey to Escommes
Burgundy Canal
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday
After breakfast, guests are transferred to the Westminster Hotel in Paris.
Fleurey to Escommes rates
| 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
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
| 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 |
