The first weekend of the 2017 season and we cruise downstream on the Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy, France heading towards the beautiful city of Auxerre, capital of the Yonne.
We’re on board the “charter boat Randle” and following the “hotel-barge Luicole” in a tandem cruise.
This is Chablis and Irancy wine country, the river and canal meander below the hills and vineyards, through picturesque villages such as Mailly-le-Chateau .
As the Burgundy summer is rapidly fading, the warmth of the the sun is giving way to cold frosty mornings and chilly sunny days. Continue reading Beautiful autumns in Burgundy
Aigues-Mortes is located in the department of the Gard, in the Languedoc-Roussillon region, southern France. Continue reading Aigues-Mortes in the south of France
This is a vacation of a life time, hotel barge cruises are such a different way to do it.Romantic and relaxing. The complete experience is at a very calm pace giving you the chance to savour and truly appreciate the views and settings. Continue reading Hotel Barge cruises, the bespoke holiday
At a time when bucket lists are ever-popular, visiting a foreign country, immersing oneself in it’s culture and perhaps even learning a foreign language are among the wishes of many. Continue reading Why you should add a cruise to your bucket list
Your boat…
From the “self-drive” boat rental to the “all inclusive luxury barge”.
For couples, romantic couples
Friends and groups of friends.
Families and family reunions
If you’re planning a barge cruise or self-drive boating holiday on the inland waterways, you’ll most likely want to decide weather to choose the river or the canal or even both. Continue reading The canals and rivers
Photos of barges cruising on the canals and rivers in France.
Cruising on the river Doubs in South Eastern France
