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Wednesday, October 2, 2013

How To Find A Barge Trip France

By Angel Dudley


Boating holidays in France are extremely popular. The country has a lot to offer the tourist from incredible national parks to internationally renowned cities and, of course some of the best cuisine. A barge trip France is a wonderful way to experience all that the country has to offer as you sail around your chosen region with the freedom to stop and see whatever you like.

There are around one hundred canals throughout the country. In the north you can even enjoy the capital city, Paris from a canal boat. The southern regions are famous for their superb vineyards and ancients village and towns.

The most popular is the Canal du Midi in the south. The canal itself is a World Heritage Site and boasts some of the most incredible locks, tunnels and bridges. It is famous for the hundreds of miles of tree lined waterway. They were planted to help preserve the embankments and now give the canal its unique, beautiful appearance.

This canal is a great example of the range of activities which are possible on a barge holiday. There are lots of adventure activities such as, canoeing and fishing. You can visit ancient fortified towns such as Carcassonne or Roman ruins and aqueducts. There are three wine growing areas just along this one stretch of canal.

The cuisine of France is thought of as the best in the world and is certainly appreciated as the home of the majority of cooking techniques. The French are incredibly proud of their culinary heritage. Barge trips are a great way to experience this treasure as you can visit restaurants in cities and the countryside and also buy quality ingredients to prepare on board.

There are basically two ways to have a holiday on a barge. You can charter a barge yourself to drive around in complete freedom or book a cabin on a cruise. Both options offer a range of possibilities and destinations and the quality of accommodation is first class.

Whichever option you choose you will find excellent, modern facilities on board. These boats are built for comfort and will feel like a second home. Charter boats have everything you need to live comfortably such as a modern kitchen with cooker and crockery, comfortable cabins and bathrooms with warm showers.

Being the skipper of your own canal boat is easy and you do not even need a licence. The rules of the waterways are pretty simple, nobody is going anywhere at high speeds. When you collect the boat the travel company will ensure you get a thorough briefing on how to pilot and maintain it. Many of the locks you will encounter are operated by trained staff who will guide you through.

There is lots of information about barge trip France on the internet. You can take a virtual tour of the boats and check out all the tourist attractions along the canals. The only difficulty is choosing just one from the amazing range of trips on offer.




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