EXCITING NEW LOCATION FOR OUR EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE WORKSHOPS
NEXT SUMMER!
WE’RE TAKING TO THE WATER ON A PRIVATE LUXURY ART BARGE CRUISING THE BURGANDY REGION OF FRANCE!
JUNE 28th - JULY 4th
Join Nina Weiss on her 2026 EUROPEAN LANDSCAPE PAINTING WORKSHOP FRENCH WATERWAYS cruising the glorious Nivernais Canal.
Cruise through a beautiful slice of France on the hotel barge Luciole, immersing yourself in a painter’s paradise, combined with inspiring art workshops, expert guidance, and time set aside for your own creative flow.
Burgundy offers a full palette of landscapes, architecture, village charm and waterways. With warm golden light, rustic French atmosphere, and splendid historic sites, there is inspiration for all — from novice sketchers to experienced artists.
Explore the Hotel Barge Luciole HERE and learn about it’s private ensuite rooms, viewing decks, cuisine, and more!
Because of Nina’s personal connections in France we are able to offer our students an amazing, all-inclusive price for this private Art Cruise not available anywhere else. Our 6 night tour, including pick-up and drop-off in Paris, is just $5,525. We are offering a special price for companion travelers sharing a room at $5,325. There is no single supplement charge. Single rooms are limited.
Top side on the Luciole!
Art cruise itinerary
Sunday: Arrive in Paris and transfer to the Luciole. The crew welcomes you with a Champagne reception, followed by time to sketch the skyline of Auxerre.
Monday: Morning cruise out of Auxerre to Vincelles, with wideriver scenery and gentle canal stretches. Afternoon visit to Irancy, set in a natural amphitheatre of vineyards and cherry trees, perfect for painting. Wine tasting included.
Tuesday: Morning cruise. Afternoon excursion to Auxerre, with its narrow streets, boutique shops, Gothic Cathedral, and medieval clock tower. Includes a guided Cathedral tour, featuring some of France’s earliest Romanesque wall paintings in the crypt.
Wednesday: Visit to delightful Noyers-sur-Serein, officially one of France’s most picturesque villages. Cobbled streets, half-timbered houses and flower-decked squares provide characterful subjects. Afternoon cruise towardsMailly-le-Château, cruising by waterfalls, through villages and past châteaux.
Thursday: Morning cruise past the dramatic Rochers du Saussois cliffs and sweeping river bends. Afternoon visit to Vézelay, with its UNESCO-listed Basilica of Sainte Madeleine.The hilltop town and its panoramic views offer a majestic subject for painting. The village has an affinity with artists, with it’s numerous independent galleries.
FRIDAY: A long morning cruise to Clamecy. The afternoon is set aside to paint, alternatively vist the medieval town of Clamecy with artistic opportunities a plenty.Evening farewell ‘Captain’s Dinner’.
Saturday Morning transfer, with departure after breakfast.
THE WORKSHOP: Study the views as our floating studio moves slowly through inspiring landscapes with a new composition at every turn! From our beautiful covered deck we can draw and sketch as we drift by. Colored pencils and other black and white drawing materials are ideal for our on-board studies.
Our on-land painting experiences will allow for a much longer immersion using the painting medium of your choice. Students will augment their learning experience with lectures on color, composition, technique and application in both painting and drawing mediums. A suggested material packing list will be available.
Included in the cruise price: All-inclusive six night cruise price:
- Free return transfer from Paris to the barge, all instruction, lecture and demonstrations from Nina, gastronomic food and carefully chosen wines with a well stocked open bar, all visits, tours and tuition. Our crew of six blends experience with enthusiasm, to create the warm and welcoming atmosphere with which the Luciole is renown.
Cruise through the inspiring landscapes of the Burgandy region. Private rooms, private chefs, a crew of six, art instruction, bicycles……waiting for you on your private barge!
