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Which barges cruise in this area?
Where is it? - West side of Burgundy, on the Canal Latéral à la Loire, between (just west of) Digoin and Montargis. What are the cruises like? - Through open countryside and small villages and towns, with flower-covered bridges and the like. This area is often referred to as ‘the garden of France’ due to its colourful, attractive landscape and unspoilt natural surroundings. Landmarks on this cruise route include the amazing Briare Aqueduct stretching over the wide River Loire, designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel (below-right). The glorious Meanderer barge that cruises this illustrious route (right) and the awe-inspiring Chateau Vaux le Vicomte (above right). The Upper Loire has many hidden treasures and is well worth a visit... How does this canal compare with others in Europe? In past centuries it was one of the most important branches of the canal network, ensuring that product transferral between the centre of rural France and its grand capital, Paris, remained possible. It was so essential to be able to cross the huge River Loire that lied in its pathway, that Gustave Eiffel designed the famous Aqueduct at Briare (above-right) which spans the entire width of the huge River Loire below it. Cruising across here is something very special, particularly if you happen to be lounging in the spa pool on the gracious Meanderer drinking Champagne as you do so! The beautiful Meanderer (above-right), her spa pool (below right) and sun deck (below left) |
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Now of course the need for commercial traffic to float here is much less urgent, and it remains to the hedonists of this world to enjoy its natural pleasures and delightful open landscapes that lead us from one charming village to the next. |
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Pretty villages bedecked with flowers await you, as do the plush, luxurious cabins on the Meanderer. Space and comfort are in abundance here, plus of course excellent food and wine at every meal. |
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Why would I want to cruise here?
- Because of the chateaux and fairy-tale castles that dot the landscape, and are of course visited on your cruise. Château de Fontainebleau and St Fargeau just have to be seen! - Because the region offers fine wines of both Burgundy and the Loire Valley—lately becoming very popular and for good reason too! Wine tasting of Pinot Noir and Sauvignon in the Sancerre vineyards is a must! - Temperatures are never usually too high, but there is plenty of pleasant sunshine between April and October |
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TO CONTACT US Phone: +33 563 02 87 04, Fax: +33 563 02 24 11 Phone (Toll-Free from USA + Canada):1-800-688-0245 Email:info@bargecompany.com
The Barge Cruise Company Ltd. 501 Chemin Lacoste 82170 Grisolles FRANCE |
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