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A France Barge Trip Is The Perfect Holiday

By Allyson Burke


Lovely trees swaying, the sound of children playing, and the smell of delicious French cuisine is all possible with a France barge trip. As you float down the interior water passages of France, a vacation like no other awaits.

Those that abhor the huge cruise ships with lots of people and too much of everything will find that a cruise down the inland waterways of Europe is just the ticket for them. The quaint towns and countryside that you will float through is nothing like a regular cruise. Plus the barge cruise is to focus on your experience which is about quality, and not quantity.

These barges were once working vessels that carried necessary items like coal, grain, and food to the people that lived along the waterway. With renovation, their cargo is instead people wanting to experience France from a relaxing deck chair. The water these boats move down is narrow and these crafts were created for them, but that doesn't mean any luxury or pampering is lost on your vacation.

Food and local culture are the focus of the itinerary. Visiting inland regions of the Upper Loire, Champagne, and Burgundy you see not only the beauty but the local economies that these people have created. The proximity to the shore will allow you to get off and on easily which means a walk for pleasure or exercise is available anytime. With all inclusively you don't have to worry about opening your wallet the entire trip.

Since you are experiencing French culture, of course food and wine are a fundamental part of the cruises. All your meals are included in the price prepare for indulgence. From buttery croissants for breakfast to delicious French cuisine for dinner, you will find your palate enjoys the trip as much as you do. Most of the cruises also include stops at castles, wine growers, and other locations where you pair delicious fare with mouth-watering wine.

When you first see the barge you will be struck with the idea that it looks like a toy a child would play with. That is where the comparison ends. With fewer rooms there is a focus on spoiling each guest. Each room is beautifully appointed with antiques, cozy beds, and lovely amenities. You have the opportunity to get to know your fellow passengers while enjoying the pampering and catering of the crew.

The water that you are moving on is narrow and there are many lochs along the way. The barges are built to maneuver these rivers. But the wonderful aspect of being so close to the shore is you are able to get off to enjoy the local landscape and towns with a brisk walk. Or perhaps you can decide to simply be a voyeur as you settle into a deck chair with a glass of wine. Either way, you experience the local flair with the many trips planned by the crew to local wine growers, artisans, and even castles.

Taking a relaxing France barge trip may change your opinion of cruising altogether. Intimate and personal, these boats cater to you and your whims while enjoying the culture you are surrounded by. France is waiting.




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