FRENCH BOATING GUIDE 2017


Luxury all-inclusive hotel barges cruising along the beautiful waterways of Europe


A truly unique experience Cruise the Canal du Midi with family and friends on the Hotel Barge Alegria


Francisco expertly takes guests along the Nivernais canal and there are also bus excursions. www.bargeluciole.com


RIVERS


On a languid summer day, one can enjoy the rich bounties of riverside wildlife and watch the towns and cities drift by aboard a luxury cruise ship, hopping ashore to enjoy the local sights.


AffordableTours.com +1 281 269 2690


US-based travel company working with numerous tour operators to provide high-quality cruise vacations in France at the lowest price possible. www.affordabletours.com


Amadeus River Cruises +1 303 339 0660 With a grand fl eet and broad choice of destinations, Amadeus is an established cruise company that focuses on hospitality for a truly memorable experience. It also boasts Green Certifi cation for its environmental awareness. www.amadeus-rivercruises.com


APT +44 (0)800 012 6683


Luxury and premium holidays available, transporting passengers to a choice of French regions. Included are fl ights, overseas transfers and luggage porterage. www.aptouring.co.uk


Avalon Waterways +44 (0)800 668 1843


Spacious, state-of-the-art ships with panorama suites offering glorious balcony views. Provides a choice of excursions, daily sightseeing and a personal chauffeur service. www.avaloncruises.co.uk


Cosmos Tours & Cruises +44 (0)800 668 1365 Be whisked away to France’s romantic capital, Bordeaux or Provence, appreciating the changing landscapes and host of on-shore spots to explore. www.cosmostoursandcruises.co.uk


CroisiEurope


+33 (0)3 88 76 21 99 Impressive cruise boats accommodating 100-200 passengers and transporting people to such must-see places as the Rhône valley and Paris. www.croisieurope.travel


eWaterways +44 (0)808 168 1458


Small cruise ship experts taking to the waters of the Rhône and the Seine with their luxurious fl eet. There are various itineraries available, including Champagne tours. www.ewaterways.co.uk


Emerald Waterways +44 (0)808 278 7043 Emerald Liberté is a custom- built ship designed for river


Cruising on this World Heritage


waterway was one of TV's Great Canal Journeys, so come and see why!


We uniquely offer British built steel narrowboats and wide beam boats. If you are new to boating, a narrowboat is an easy to handle craft to explore this fascinating region of France. It's easy boating as all the locks are done for you.


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Our hotel barge cruises gently introduce you to some of Europe’s finest scenery, fascinating history and local culture.


Discover picturesque canals in France like the Nivernais, Marne au Rhin and the Canal du Midi, the Caledonian Canal in Scotland and majestic rivers such as the Thames, Shannon and Po.


Each 6-night, all-inclusive cruise is a slow-paced, immersive experience as you enjoy a blend of daily escorted excursions and fascinating cruising, gourmet cuisine, fine wines – all whilst being pampered by an attentive crew.


www.gobarging.com Tel: +44 (0) 1753 598555


MINERVOIS CRUISERS CANAL BOATING HOLIDAYS on the Canal du Midi in the sunny South of France


Email: sales@gobarging.com


IMAGE © HOTEL BARGE ALEGRIA


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