A Culture Lover’s Dream: Cruising In France

If you’re a culture lover who enjoys the finer things in life, this may be the break for you. The European Waterways Classic Burgundy Cruise offers a gorgeous modern hotel barge for a week-long escape to what is one of the most charming regions of France. The intimate, personal feel of the barge combined with the opportunity to spend your days on land exploring Burgundy makes this simply one of the best river cruises 2019 has to offer.

Read on to discover the amazing activities you can get involved with on this idyllic holiday, whether your passions lie with historical sights, wandering around local markets, winery tours, or all of the above!

Journey Outline

Your seven-day tour of Burgundy will cover the entire region, from the Ouche Valley round to the southern areas, treating you with spectacular views along the way. Owing to the intimate, personal feel of this trip as the barge is perfectly sized for just twelve passengers, you will have the opportunity to get to know both your fellow, like-minded travellers and the staff onboard. So, whether you’ll be travelling with a partner, a group of friends or sailing solo, you will return home from your adventure with new friends and lasting memories.

AboardL’Impressionniste

This delightful deluxe barge is traditionally designed with a classic French touch – its large windows, carefully selected furnishings and large deck for watching the world go by creates a lovely French ambience.

Perhaps the most appealing aspect of your time aboard the fabulous L’Impressionniste is the gorgeous fresh produce and regional wines which are selected daily by your crew from the local markets, which are then crafted into delicious meals for you. Spend your days enjoying the French sun on the deck while sampling the best cuisine the area has to offer and getting to know your travel companions.

The Itinerary

For one of the best river cruises of 2019, this Burgundy experience certainly has the itinerary to match. Within only a week, you can indulge in whatever activity takes your fancy. Enjoy a winery tour with a fantastic private lunch including wine tasting at the glorious Château de Beaune one day, and the next take a walking tour of the vibrant markets of Dijon.

You will also be given the opportunity to experience a private falconry display at Château de Commarin. Alternatively, you can go for a pleasant cycle round the stunning verdant countryside and explore the fabulous historical attractions nearby. If that’s still not enough, why not try something completely different and take to the skies on a private hot air balloon ride?

Solve your 2019 travel conundrum by booking yourself onto easily one of the best river cruises for culture lovers and see the wonders of Burgundy in a whole new way.

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Louise Green is a London-based adventure seeker and blogger, exploring the world and putting all her thoughts, tips and tricks online. Whether you're keen to go on this year's best river cruises, discover the wildlife of Menorca or find the most impressive sites of natural beauty in Canada, Louise will provide all the inspiration you'll need to make your trip a memorable one.