Golf Cruise Itinerary – Southern Burgundy

Combine the best of both worlds and book a private charter for French Hotel Barge l’Impressionniste’s Golf Cruise.

This itinerary includes four pre-booked and paid tee times and transfers to and from the golf clubs. Hire of clubs, caddy or buggy not included. Only those golfing pay the supplement. A minimum of 4 passengers on a golf charter are required to play golf.

Map – Canal de Bourgogne

Sunday, Day 1 – Escommes

Crew meet the guests at the meeting point in Paris and then transferred by private chauffeured minibus to the Hotel Barge l’Impressionniste. A champagne reception welcomes you on board and the opportunity to meet the captain and crew. Enjoy a stroll into Escommes before dinner on board.

Monday, Day 2 – Escommes to Vandenesse

We begin our voyage this morning from the canal summit in Escommes, 1250 feet above sea level and cruise to Vandenesse-en-Auxois.

This afternoon we transfer to Club du Pre Lamy, situated among the rolling pastures of the Auxois as they meet the forest of the Morvan. Under the calm but ever watchful eye of the château and the Collegial church of Thil, the course provides a real test for experienced players. In beautiful, calm surroundings, beginners can improve their skills on a perfectly suited course. Dinner on board. (9 Holes, Par 35, 2286m).

Tuesday, Day 3 – Vandenesse to Pont d’Ouche

This morning we cruise to Pont d’Ouche, crossing the only canal bridge on the Burgundy Canal and a perfect time to explore the towpath on foot or bicycle.

After lunch, we drive to the Château de Chailly golf course, which Thierry Sprecher and Géry Watine (1989 professional champion of France) designed. Surrounding a 16th-century château, the Chailly golf course beautifully blends classical garden aesthetics with modern technology. Dinner on board. (18 holes, Par 72, 6146m).

Wednesday, Day 4 – Pont d’Ouche to La Bussière

After a short morning cruise, we set off on a drive through the slopes of the UNESCO-listed vineyards of the Côte de Beaune. Here, our expert guide will offer an insight into the production of the region’s finest Premier and Grand Cru wines. We continue to Beaune, the capital of the Burgundy wine country, for a private tour and tasting at the renowned Domaine Chanson. The tour visits the 15th-century Bastion de l’Oratoire, whose massive walls maintain the perfect temperature for ageing wine. This is followed by a private gastronomic lunch in the domaine’s château.

Afterwards, we visit the fascinating Hôtel-Dieu Hospice with time to explore the town, before returning for a short evening cruise to Pont d’Ouche. Dinner on board.

Thursday, Day 5 – La Bussière to Sainte Marie-sur-Ouche

After breakfast, we cruise to Sainte Marie-sur-Ouche, again with plenty of opportunity to walk or cycle along the ever-present towpath past sleepy villages and pretty lock houses.

In the afternoon we transfer to Golf de Beaune Levernois. They designed the course in the heart of the Burgundy vineyards, within a framework of relaxation and greenery. It is a long technical course with 9 lakes and bunkers of white sand as well as many large trees. This course welcomes all levels of player. Dinner on board. (18 holes, Par 72, 6129m).

Friday, Day 6 – Sainte Marie-sur-Ouche to Fleurey sur Ouche

This morning we travel to Golf Bluegreen Quetigny Grand Dijon. The short and hilly golf course runs along the River Mirande and is just 5 minutes from the center of Dijon in the heart of wine-producing Burgundy. Chris Pittman designed this technical course and opened it in 1990; it offers a challenge for all levels of player, so do not let its length fool you.

After lunch we cruise to Fleurey-sur-Ouche for our final mooring and if there’s time take a walking tour of Old Dijon and enjoy some shopping. Captain’s Farewell Dinner on board. (18 Holes, Par 71, 625m).

Saturday, Day 7 – Fleurey-sur-Ouche

After breakfast, guests disembark l’Impressionniste and transfer to the designated drop off point in Paris.

NOTE:

• This is a sample itinerary and is subject to change.
• On alternative weeks the cruise operates in reverse direction and the pickup and drop off points are reversed.
• Hire of clubs, caddy or buggy are not included. Only those golfing pay the supplement. A minimum of 4 passengers on a golf charter are required to play golf.

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