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Thursday, October 3, 2013

Experiencing Luxury Barge Cruises France

By Angel Dudley


The barges from long ago were designed for work. They carried coal, grain and many other cargoes back and forth between cities and countries. They have been transformed into floating hotels for the luxury barge cruises France holidays today. They offer a vacation experience that will regale you with the luxury of royalty.

The client can choose between booking a suite for one or two or reserving the entire boat for personal use. One has the option of using the facility for private family based affairs or communing with the other passengers to create the perfect vacation. Families can enjoy reunions or even reconnecting with friends or business associates.

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 tours in France are all spectacular and you can choose from many including Burgundy, Alsace, the South of France and more. When touring the Burgundy region you will see the Nivernais and Briare Canals which are beautiful. The South of France emphasizes the Canal du Midi and Provence. Some of these canals are over five hundred years old.

The Canal du Midi was considered to be a major European accomplishment when it was built. It travels one hundred forty nine miles between Toulouse and Sete on the Mediterranean Sea. It was created in the period between 1667 and 1681 as a means of protection from the dangers of travel of open sea.

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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