Saturday, October 5, 2013

Ultimate Travels On Luxury Barge Cruises France

By Angel Dudley


Luxury barge cruises France offers provides the average traveler a chance to experience an unexpected foray into opulence beyond the norm. The canals and barges were originally used for taking fuel, wheat, rice and other items of commerce from place to place. When progress eliminated the need for barges to carry these things a new use was devised. The vessels were converted into luxurious traveling hotels.

As an opportunity to renew relationships with family or old friends you can charter the entire boat. This would be especially good for family celebrations. Birthdays, anniversaries or holidays would be a wonderful example. Special accommodations can be made to fit your needs. Another method would be be to book a cabin and enjoy the experience with other passengers aboard the barge.

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.

The Canal du Midi passes vineyards and fields of grain as it wanders serenely through the country side. The path that served tow horses and foot travelers centuries ago now welcomes people on bikes, people on hikes and those who yearn to follow in the foot steps of history. The tranquil atmosphere along this route is fostered by an army of fifty thousand ancient sycamore trees that shade the way for travelers.

The ultimate experience for travelers awaits with luxury barge cruises France offers. The serenity and tranquility experienced walking or biking along the waterways takes one back to days long past. They offer outstanding cuisine, select wines and cheeses combined with the luxurious cabins and accommodations on a barge that is crewed by personnel ready to pamper and cater to your individual needs to provide you with the experience of a lifetime.




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