Deluxe | 12 Passengers | 6 Crew
- 126 Feet Long
- 2 Twin/Double Junior Suites (152-156sq ft incl. en suite)
- 4 Twin/Double Staterooms (110-124sq ft incl. en suite)
- Spa Pool
- Air-Conditioned / Centrally Heated
Experience the best of Burgundy aboard the luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
L'Impressionniste - Burgundy Cruise (Canal du Centre)
Experience the best of Burgundy aboard the luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
L'Impressionniste cruises in Southern Burgundy.
Cozy saloon of L'Impressionniste barge.
Spa pool and sundeck of luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
Luxurious cabin of luxury barge L'Impressionniste.
Overview
From early May 2026, for the remainder of the 2026 season, due to engineering work on her usual itinerary, L’Impressionniste will cruise on the Canal du Centre, approximately 25 miles to the south. A supremely refined vessel, L’Impressionniste offers an onboard ambience that combines traditional and modern French influences to ensure that you cruise in style and comfort. Her light and airy interior features picture windows and prints reminiscent of the era after which she has been named. In the spacious saloon with its rich-coloured teak flooring and soft lighting, there are balloon-backed dining chairs and comfortable leather sofas that complete the effect.
The cabins, each one bearing the name of a renowned Impressionist painter, offer a choice of accommodation in two junior suites or four staterooms, complemented by modern en-suite shower rooms. Twin or double bed configurations are also available.
Itinerary
Deck Hotel Barge L’Impressionniste
Day 2 Chalon-sur-Saône Fragnes
This morning, begin your voyage through Southern Burgundy along the peaceful River Saône, before joining the Canal du Centre at Chalon-sur-Saône to arrive at your mooring in Fragnes. After lunch, visit Clos de Vougeot, headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin (translates as “Fraternity of Knights of the Wine-Tasting Cup”), who award a special prized label to the finest Côte d‘Or vintages every year. On the way back to the barge, stop at the prestigious vineyard of Romanée Conti for a brief history on the significance of its wines. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Burgundy Vineyards
Day 3 Fragnes Rully
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tour of Old Dijon, including a visit to the vivid produce markets, mustard shops and the impressive Notre-Dame de Dijon church, or enjoy some excellent shopping time. Return to the hotel barge for lunch and a leisurely afternoon cruise with perfect opportunities to walk or cycle along the towpath en route, to the next mooring location near the village of Rully. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Dijon
Day 1 Paris/Dijon Chalon-sur-Saône
Guests are met in Paris or Dijon** and transferred by air-conditioned minibus to L’Impressionniste. A champagne welcome and the opportunity to meet the crew, followed by dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Dinner
L'impressionniste Cruising
Day 5 Remigny St-Léger-sur-Dheune
This morning’s leisurely cruise takes you past picturesque Burgundian villages such as the famous wine-producing village of Santenay. You might wish to cycle along the towpath en route before mooring at the pretty little port of St-Léger-sur-Dheune. This afternoon, visit the moat-encircled Château de Commarin where you'll get to enjoy a private tour with a majestic falconry display (weather dependent), and the opportunity to meet Count Bertrand de Vogüé – the current resident and 26th generation of the de Vogüé family to maintain continuous residence since the 13th century. Guests can then explore the regal interior, rustic stables, and surrounding gardens. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
L'Impressioniste
Day 4 Rully Remigny
After a short morning cruise, set off on a drive through the slopes of the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. Here, your expert guide will offer an insight into the production of the region’s finest premier and grand cru wines. Continue to Beaune – the capital of the Burgundy wine country, for a private tour and tasting at the renowned Domaine Chanson. The tour includes its medieval Bastion de l’Oratoire, a 15th century defence tower whose 25-foot-thick walls now maintain the perfect temperature for ageing wine. This is followed by a private gastronomic lunch in the domaine’s chateau. Afterwards, visit the fascinating Hôtel-Dieu Hospice with time to explore the town, before returning to the barge for an afternoon cruise to Remigny. Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Domaine Chanson
Day 6 St-Léger-sur-Dheune St-Julien-sur-Dheune
This morning, the barge cruises along the Canal du Centre through undulating countryside to moor at the little village of St-Julien-sur-Dheune. Here, the barge will ascend a series of 11 locks while cruising past the villages along the way. After lunch on board, visit the 14th century Château de Germolles, the best preserved of the residences of the Dukes of Burgundy, with its ducal chapel, medieval wall paintings and romantic gardens. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board.
Overnight stay onboard Hotel Barge L'impressionniste in a Stateroom.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Châteauneuf-en-Auxois
Day 7 St-Julien-sur-Dheune Paris/Dijon
After breakfast, guests are transferred by private chauffeured minibus to their choice of location in Paris or Dijon.
Breakfast
L'Impressionniste - Burgundy Cruise (Canal du Centre)
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From AUD 11,367pp