impressionniste
Provence
Seven Days / Six Nights
 The
12 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
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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, Mater 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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Culinary Notes |
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Regional Dishes
Escargots de Bourgogne
Magret de Canard
Poulet a L'Estragon
Regional Wines
Chablis
Vosne Romanee
Domaine Laroche
Nuits St-Georges
Epineuil
Regional Cheeses
Aisy Cendre
Bouton de Culotte
Epoisses
Ami du Chambertin |
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Individual staterooms &
Wholeboat charter prices: |
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• 6
nights full board accommodation on L'Impressionniste, Champagne
Welcome, open bar, excursions including admittance fees, use
of bicycles and other facilities on board such as sauna,
jacuzzi/spa pool. |
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DAY 1
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Sunday
You are met at the meeting hotel 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
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
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
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
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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| DAY 6 |
Friday
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
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). |
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On alternate weeks, cruise will be in
reverse
direction. This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change. |
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Boat
Features |
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128 feet long |
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12 passengers |
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5 crew |
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6 suites |
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Air-conditioned |
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Centrally
heated |
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Spa-pool |
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Sauna |
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Fitness studio |
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12 touring
bikes
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2 Air-conditioned
minibus espace |
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