What To Expect On Luxury Barge Cruises France

By Angel Dudley


Luxury barge cruises France offers provides the average traveler a chance to experience an unexpected foray into opulence beyond the norm. The canals and barges were originally used for taking fuel, wheat, rice and other items of commerce from place to place. When progress eliminated the need for barges to carry these things a new use was devised. The vessels were converted into luxurious traveling hotels.

As an opportunity to renew relationships with family or old friends you can charter the entire boat. This would be especially good for family celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries or holidays would be a wonderful example. Special accommodations can be made to fit your needs. Another method would be be to book a cabin and enjoy the experience with other passengers aboard the barge.

The accommodations vary in size and elegance ranging from three thousand to eight thousand dollars per person. Single bookings usually require a supplemental charge. The rooms sizes are from 160 square feet for ultra deluxe down to 100 square feet first class dependent on the class of travel you choose. You will find an overall air of elegance throughout the barge and the appointments and decor.

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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