Which barges cruise in this area?

Barge Name

Price Range (per person) and Maximum number of guests

ABSOLUUT2

$3000-$4000
8 guests

LA CHOUETTE

$2000-$4000
6 guests

GOLDEN ODYSSEY

$5000-$6000
6 guests

MERGANSER

Up to $2000
8 guests

LA NOUVELLE ETOILE

$5000-$6000
8 guests

SAVOIR FAIRE

$3000-$5000
12 guests

SERENITE

$3000-$5000
12 guests


Belgium is often overlooked in favour of so-called ‘grander’ destinations, but there’s a huge wealth of Belgian tradition, history, art and culture that it would be a crime to pass by without finding out more.  It’s not just waffles, chips and mayonnaise either!  Our ‘pride of Belgium’, the Golden Odyssey, will prove this to you!  So please, read on...


Where is it? - To the north-west of France, Belgium lies between France and Holland.


What are the cruises like? - Packed
with marvellous surprises—take a horse-drawn carriage ride around Bruges, ‘Cultural Capital of Europe’, sample a gargantuan array of excellent beers, feast on fine seafood fresher


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than you’ve ever tasted before, visit art galleries, tapestry shops, antique dealers, visit First World War battlefields, make a private visit to a 16th century Belgian farmhouse for a sumptuous evening meal...the possibilities are endless, not to mention the museums, monuments, fountains and wonderful barge to guide you through this feast for the senses!
The ultra-luxurious Golden Odyssey (above right) is everything you may have ever dreamed about.... grand, spacious cabins with generous bathrooms be-decked with solid authentic English fittings, including a large bath tub.  In addition to the central heating, the huge salon has a beautiful wood-burning fire, and plenty of space to relax.  The large dining table is be-decked each meal time with copious proofs of Tracey’s years of chafing.  The huge sun deck and on-deck heated pool completes this vision of luxury and barging decadence, based in Ghent, Belgium.


How does this area compare with others in Europe?
- It is not over-populated with barges as fewer people are aware of the many treasures it holds.  This means it is calm, feels rather elite, and you will always receive a very warm welcome.  The waterways themselves are very historic as barging is in the blood of the Belgians, and you’ll cruise under delightful flower-covered bridges, in and out of charming towns with tall, narrow houses clustered together, and through open, unpolluted countryside.

We at The Barge Company are committed to increasing awareness of the beauty of Belgium, so if you are interested in cruising here, please contact us and we’ll be delighted to share more information with you.

 

Why would I want to cruise here?
- Because you want to cruise somewhere new and exciting, and are keen to experience the treasures of a beautiful land.

- Because you are interested in European history, art, architecture and more..!

- Because you love good food and would like to experience seafood at its best.

- Because you like beer and wish to taste a variety of some of the very best in the world.

- Because you love nature, wildlife, clear, fresh air and want to escape from a hectic lifestyle for a while.

- Because you wish to be pampered on one of our inviting barges cruising in this area!



Above— a decadent lifestyle awaits you on board the gorgeous Golden Odyssey barge, based in Ghent. She can also cruise through various areas of North East France (such as Champagne and Paris), so please e-mail us if you are interested.




 


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

Web:www.bargecompany.com

 

The Barge Cruise Company Ltd.

501 Chemin Lacoste

82170 Grisolles

FRANCE