Page 10 of Barging in Europe 2007 by Frontiers International Travel

page 10 dispelling the myths myth barging is boring reality this could not be further from the truth on both charter and hotel barges there is always a selection of good quality bicycles available to pedal along the towpath and explore nearby villages excursions within easy driving distance from the canal are part of each cruise and these provide a unique adventure every day examples include visits to small privately owned farms or shops known for a quality product walking tours of historic villages towns chateaux and castles and without doubt wine tasting is one omnipresent pursuit that is a common denominator among all barge cruises travelers on their own charter can even specialize the itinerary to focus on a special interest like golf hiking gardens culinary techniques or antiquing depending on the region additional options often enjoyed by our barge travelers include exploring prehistoric caves used in ww ii a beach picnic on the mediterranean horseback riding starlight cruises and we haven t even mentioned hot-air ballooning abbaye de fontenay burgundy

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