Taking A Relaxing France Barge Trip

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.

Most of the itineraries developed focus on the food and the local culture one will see when delving into the small towns of areas of Burgundy, the Upper Loire, and the Champagne region. The barges allow you to get on and off easily and most of the cruises are all inclusive which means you pay one price and don't have to worry about pulling out your wallet again.

French food and wine is an integral part of a vacation here. The meals on board focus on the cuisine of the region and using local fare. Whether you are enjoying a wine pairing with a perfect roasted chicken for dinner or the buttery crunch of a croissant, the food will be one of the highlights of your trip. Not only will you eat well on board, but there are daily excursions to taste regional foods, wine, and even the chance to wander through a castle.

The paint color on the barges brings to mind the toys of a child, however, the rooms are anything but child's play. With fewer accommodations available, all the focus is on detail and comfort for guests on the boat. Larger rooms with beautiful appointments allow your stay to feel comfortable and sumptuous. With fewer guests you also receive the exclusive attention of the staff leaving you feeling pampered and truly rested.

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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