L’Impressionniste

Hotel barge L'Impressionniste began life transporting logs between Paris and Brussels. Today, she cruises the Burgundy Canal on an immersion through history, culture, and world-famous food and wines...

Have you ever wanted to visit a fairy tale-like castle? Cruise the Burgundy Canal aboard hotel barge L’Impressionniste and you will be greeted with the beautiful sight of Châteauneuf-en-Auxois.

Measuring more than 230km from north to south, the Burgundy wine region is as varied as it is beautiful, and our luxury hotel barges cruise through some of its most...

You may think that only river and ocean cruises are synonymous with a premium experience, but hotel barge cruises are every bit, if not more, luxurious! Here's why...

Beaune is overflowing with history, art and wine. Here are the best sites for culture lovers, including parks, museums and of course, tastings.

Burgundy is one of the most idyllic regions in rural France. With so many beautiful places to explore, you’ll need our Top 10 guide to see the best bits!

Learn the secrets of the historic vineyards of Clos de Veugeot and discover why the ancient site represents the winemaking industry of Burgundy

The Ultimate Guide to the Burgundy Canal - History, interesting facts, maps, nearby towns and villages, places of interest and lots more!

Having lived on a boat from 3 months old to living on a remote French island in the Pacific, L'Impressionniste Captain, Mélissa Gilly has a fascinating story! Read more...

From how it was made to how it's enjoyed today - read all about the Burgundy Canal's rich and complicated history

Wine lovers unite! New to L’Impressionniste, we visit the enchanting Domaine Chanson, located in the heart of the Burgundy ‘terroir’ since 1750. Here’s a sneaky peek at what’s in store...

A historic jaunt to a countryside château in the company of a count... oh and there's falconry too!

France's history is inseparable from the great artists that have played a part within it, one such artist is Pierre-August Renoir, who inspired some of the design for our Burgundy...

A delicious new wine tasting in a typical French town & the chance to see these magnificent birds of prey up close and in flight

Retired College Professor Jack Ruebensaal tells us all about his wonderfully serene trip through the heartland of France, Burgundy.

The whimsical Hôtel-Dieu Hospice in the town of Beaune is an icon of the Burgundy region. Stepping into its courtyard is like tiptoeing into a Gothic fairytale, with its half-timbered...

Burgundy beckons the avid oenophile. Take a look at our out top 7 wine tastings and tours in this region.

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