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Ultimate Travels On Luxury Barge Cruises France

By Angel Dudley


The barges from long ago were designed for work. They carried coal, grain and many other cargoes back and forth between cities and countries. They have been transformed into floating hotels for the luxury barge cruises France holidays today. They offer a vacation experience that will regale you with the luxury of royalty.

The client can choose between booking a suite for one or two or reserving the entire boat for personal use. One has the option of using the facility for private family based affairs or communing with the other passengers to create the perfect vacation. Families can enjoy reunions or even reconnecting with friends or business associates.

Suite sizes and costs vary. The range is wide from approximately 160 square feet down to about 100 square feet. The ultra luxurious suite can cost up to eight thousand dollars per person for the cruise while the first class fare can be as low as three thousand dollars. The common areas of the vessel are appointed with the attention to detail that assures elegant decor that enhances the journey.

These trips are typically include your cabin, private bath, all meals, wines, open bar, escorted side trips and transfers from a major city to the barge. This allows you to have a carefree trip that requires very little cash out put other than tips or shopping excursions. Most times a direct train will take you to the station to meet your crew and start your vacation. The excellent cuisine, fine wines and specially selected cheeses served with each meal make the all inclusive factor of these cruises a pleasure.

The most often taken French cruises go to Burgundy, Alsace, Normandy, Champagne, or the South of France. In the Burgundy area you will visit the especially beautiful Briare and Nivernais Canals.In the South of France the Provence and the Canal du Midi are prominent but all of the tours have special interests for tourists.

The Canal du Midi was built in the sixteenth century and was considered a major fete in Europe. It served as safe passage for transport of trade goods between Toulouse and Sete. It extended for over one hundred forty miles and helped to avoid loss from bandits and sea going disasters.

The canal wanders peacefully and serenely through the countryside. It passes vineyards and wheat fields. The shoreline is marked by fifty thousand sycamores that shade the path once used by tow horses and now used by hikers, pilgrims and bicyclists. This particular route is historic as well as scenic and tranquil.

When looking for a luxurious European holiday luxury barge cruises France has what many people may be looking for. Considering the accommodations offered and given on these cruises they are comparable to any vacation tour available. They combine the beauty and serenity of slow travel with the opulent atmosphere of top notch hotels. Also to be considered is the attitude of a crew that pampers and caters to you in an effort to meet your individual needs. All told this would be an experience to remember.




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