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Ultimate Travels On Luxury Barge Cruises France

By Angel Dudley


To experience a vacation of ultimate opulence one suggestion would be luxury barge cruises France offers. The original barges were designed to carry cargoes of grain, coal and other precious items between connected cities and countries. These boats have been turned into luxurious hotels on water that offer the traveler an experience not easily attained elsewhere.

There are charters that reserve the entire boat for family or friends. This is a wonderful way to renew relationships and strengthen bonds with people who are dear to you. This would also be perfect for family reunions or other special occasions and can be tailored to meet your special needs. You can also choose to book an individual cabin and share the trip with fellow passengers.

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.

The all inclusive nature of these trips generally include all of your meals, an open bar, escorted side trips for shopping or sight seeing and transfers from a major city to the barge. Your cash out lay will include any shopping you do and gratuities for crew members. The exceptional cuisine, select wines and cheeses help you to enjoy a carefree vacation. There is generally a direct train that will take you to the station where you will meet the crew and start your travel experience.

In France the courses taken generally include Burgundy, Alsace, Normandy, Champagne, and the South of France. The Burgundy region offers the Nivernais and Briare Canals which are particularly beautiful. The South of France is famous for the Provence and the Canal du Midi but all tours are special.

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.

This canal has a shore line marked with the path used by tow horses pulling barges centuries ago. The paths are shaded by the fifty thousand sycamore trees that now protect hikers, bikers and the occasional pilgrim. The water is calm and serene and wanders through country side that holds vineyards and wheat fields as it makes the trip to the sea.

Luxury barge cruises France offer the ultimate experience for travelers. The outstanding cuisine, specially selected wines and cheeses is exceptional. The beauty and tranquility of the rivers and canals combined with the chance to walk or bike along the waterways makes one feel like a part of an era. Combine all of this with the beautiful cabins and accommodations of the barge coupled with crew members willing to pamper and cater to your individual needs to create an event of a lifetime.




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