Taking A Relaxing France Barge Trip

By Allyson Burke


Floating through the French countryside sounds like an relaxing vacation. Seeing the lushness of the interior of this country is possible by taking a France barge trip along the waterways and canals that flow through this land.

Many dislike the enormous cruise ships that cater to a lot of people. But a barge cruise doesn't focus on more, it hones in on the things less seen while traveling. Experiencing small towns and local people is possible when you are slowly meandering down a local river. Even more important these trips focus on you, as their guest, and making your vacation a relaxing and unique experience.

The barges that are utilized were once working boats that carried items people needed down the rivers. Stocked with coal or grain they maneuvered through the water providing local people with necessities. With renovation they now carry people to experience France in the most relaxed and simple of ways. The barges are not large so that they can fit through the many lochs along the rivers, but that adds to their charm.

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.

Being that you are in France there is a huge focus on food and wine. All the meals on board are included in the price and the staff makes sure that you have not only an abundance of food, but that it is French influenced. From the amazing sauces covering your evening meal to the luscious buttery croissants you have in the morning, your palate will not go home unhappy. The cruises also have excursions planned that allow you to taste local wines, foods, and wander through ancient castles.

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 rivers and lochs you pass through are not large. This means that oftentimes you can reach out and touch the shore. This allows you to hop off the boat and walk alongside for some exercise if you wish, or perhaps the focus of your trip is simple to sit and take everything in while sipping a glass of wine, either way this is a one of a kind experience. Since you are surrounded by locals the cruises offer small trips to experience the loveliness of the land you are floating through whether that be tasting local wines or meandering through the ruins of a castle.

There is so much a France barge trip can bring to your vacation plans. Besides discovering a love of cruising, you will also have a relaxing vacation where you will learn something of a culture while being pampered. This is a trip of perfection.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment