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Burgundy Golf
Cruise ~
Fleurey Sur Ouche to Escommes on L’Impressionniste
6 Nights | 3 Rounds
Parties of 12 or Less
Dates of your choosing April – October 2012
PerryGolf is delighted to add the beautiful 12
passenger hotel barge L’Impressionniste to our golf cruising
portfolio. L’Impressionniste began life as a cargo barge
in Holland before undergoing a complete transformation into the
powerful canal and river cruiser she is today. Her light and
airy interior features picture windows and selections of prints,
fabrics and wall colourings reminiscent of the turn of the century
era after which she has been named. Her Burgundy cruising area
is renowned for its vineyards, Gothic churches, Renaissance châteaux
and picturesque villages, with gastronomic delights and the art
of living having reigned supreme here since Roman times.
 L’Impressionniste offers six staterooms which can each be configured as either doubles or
twins, all are air conditioned and have en-suite facilities. She is crewed
by a knowledgeable Captain, Master Chef, Tour Guide and two Housekeepers
who will collectively ensure you have a fabulous week both onboard and ashore.
Our special itinerary combines sightseeing plus three excellent golf courses,
all within easy reach of your barging route, and each giving you the opportunity
of experiencing the best of golf in Burgundy.
Itinerary in
Brief*
Burgundy Golf
Cruise ~
Fleurey Sur Ouche to Escommes on L’Impressionniste
6 Nights | 3 Rounds
Parties of 12 or Less
Dates of your choosing April – October 2012
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Day
1 (Saturday):
Depart the US.
Day
2 (Sunday):
Paris - Fleurey sur Ouche
Guests are met at an agreed point in Paris at 1.30 pm and
transferred to the elegant L’Impressionniste moored
in Fleurey sur Ouche for your cruise through Burgundy. A
Champagne reception welcomes you on board and provides you
with a chance to meet the crew. Dinner aboard.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at Fleurey
sur Ouche.
Day
3 (Monday):
Fleurey sur Ouche - Gissey sur Ouche
After breakfast we transfer to Golf de Beaune Levernois.
The course was designed in the middle of the vineyards
of Burgundy, within a framework of relaxation and greenery.
Transfer back to the barge and experience your first cruise
along this enchanting canal, which also promises a walk
or cycle along an ever-present towpath cruising past sleepy
villages and pretty lock houses. Dinner on board.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at Gissey
sur Ouche.
Day
4 (Tuesday):
Gissey sur Ouche - La Bussiere
Depart after breakfast for golf at Chateau D’Avoise.
This natural 18-hole course, laid out over an area of 300
acres among clumps of birch woods, towering beeches, ancient
oak trees and an artificial lake provides a very interesting
challenge, both technical and strategic. Return to the
boat for lunch and leisurely afternoon cruise to La Bussiere.
Dinner on board.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at La
Bussiere.
Day
5 (Wednesday):
La Bussiere - Pont d’Ouche
An 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, we enjoy the gastronomic delights
of Master Chef Emmanuel Hebrard in the Bistro or Garden
Restaurant whilst enjoying a selection of local burgundies.
This afternoon 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 the French aristocracy as well as showing off
the Chateau, stables and landscaped gardens. Late afternoon
cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Light dinner aboard.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at Pont
d’Ouche.
Day
6 (Thursday):
Pont d’Ouche - La Repe
After breakfast we cruise to La Repe, passing grazing
white Charolais cattle, rolling hills and picturesque villages
crossing the only canal bridge on the Burgundy Canal. In
the afternoon we drive 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 an excellent Burgundy
winery and sample some of the local wines. Dinner aboard.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at La
Repe.
Day
7 (Friday):
La Repe - Escommes
After breakfast we drive to Chateau de Chailly golf course
which was designed by Thierry Sprecher and Géry
Watine, professional champion of France in 1989. Around
its 16th century chateau, the Chailly golf course offers
a magnificent course marrying the classicism of a formal
garden with modern golf course construction. In the afternoon
we enjoy a leisurely cruise to the canal summit, 1250 feet
above sea level, just before the Pouilly tunnel.
Overnight: L’Impressionniste at Escommes.
Day
8 (Saturday):
Escommes to Paris
After breakfast we return you to the meeting point in
Paris.
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*On alternate weeks the cruise is in the reverse direction. This
is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
Cruise Cost Per Golfer*
| 2012 (April to October) |
Value Dates* |
Regular Dates** |
| Based on 12 passengers |
$4,665 |
$5,375 |
*Non Golfers deduct $500 per person
Departures 2012;
*Value dates: April 1,8,15,22,29, July 15, 22,29, August
5,12,19, October 7,21,28
Cruise Highlights
- Three fine Burgundy golf courses
- Visit Beaune, including
a tour of Hotel Dieu Hospice and Main Champy
- Enjoy a tour of
Abbaye de la Bussiere
- A Lunch ashore at a Michelin-starred
restaurant
- Excellent towpath for walking and bicycling
Cuisine Aboard
Regional Specialities
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic, Magret de Canard, Poulet à L'Estragon
Wine Cellar
Chateau de la Saule 2005, Domaine Corsin, Pouilly Fuisse, Domaine
Laroche, Chablis Pr. Cru, Domaine Bruo Clair, Marsannay, Gevrey
Chambertin, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, Musigny
Cheese Board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte, Epoisses,
Ami du Chambertin
Tour Inclusions:
- 6 nights on board in private cabin with ensuite bathroom
- All meals onboard including beverages. Open Bar onboard
- Greenfees & starting
times for three rounds of golf
- Minicoach transportation throughout,
to all planned golf and sightseeing activities. Transfers to/from
L’Impressionniste on arrival/ departure at defined times
from defined points
- PerryGolf assistance
- All local taxes
Not included :
- Drinks off barge
- Tips and other personal expenses
- Transfers to/from L’Impressionniste outwith scheduled
transfers
- Electric golf
cart rental (subject to availability)
- Crew gratuities (5% of
cruise fare recommended)
Deck Plan
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