BOATING GUIDE 2020


The solar-powered Bernard Palissy III provides all creature comforts – including a sound system and dance floor – in an eco-friendly package Barge Tango


Ah, dreamy Bordeaux: port capital of the legendary winemaking region. Between its famous beverages, medieval villages, UNESCO-listed citadels and fabled châteaux, the reasons to visit are manifold – and what better way than by boat? Dating back to the 1930s, Tango is the only private hotel-barge navigating the Gironde Estuary. Aboard this historic vessel, you’ll visit ancient sites, open-air markets, and sample delicious local cuisine with the area’s world-famous wines on a personalised five- or six-night cruise. Specially-catered meals are made with the freshest local produce, and include such


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delights as Atlantic shellfish, tender steak à la Bordelaise, light pastries, delicate lavender asparagus, duck confit and artisanal chocolates. www.canalsoffrance.com Tel. +1 703 339 5254 Tel. +33 (0)6 88 81 16 05 info@canalsoffrance.com


Bernard Palissy III This solar-powered riverboat is a more eco-friendly way to discover the Charente. With enough room for 60 people, the sun deck is the perfect spot to unwind while admiring the scenery and listening to excellent commentary from the French- and English-speaking tour guide. Below deck, a bar,


sound system, catering area and dance floor lend themselves well to a lunch or dinner cruise, cocktail party or wedding reception – just get in touch to organise your perfect soirée! As for dining – well, the ‘Menu du Fleuve’, reserved exclusively for Bernard Palissy III passengers, comprises duck confit, Sandre medallion with sorrel and white butter in Charentais wine, local cheeses and Norwegian omelette flambéed with Cognac. www.croisieres-palissy.fr Tel. +33 (0)6 48 17 17 17 Tel. +33 (0)5 46 96 17 17


Boat Bike Tours


The name alone tells you everything you need to know!


Boat Bike Tours stands for boats and bikes – and tours marrying these two most delightful modes of transport. It’s a refreshing and active way to explore France’s wonderful waterways: cruising along in comfort, watching the world unfurl as you relax, and then setting out on your vélo when the time comes to explore. As well as rentable e-bikes, excellent food and service, experienced tour leaders and detailed maps to point you in the right direction, it’s the places you visit and people you meet along the way that will shape the greatest memories. Boat Bike Tours covers numerous areas of France, including the highlights of the champagne-popping


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