inland cruising with european waterways experience a fascinating world of hotel barging whether in the shaded canal du midi in southern france the venetian lagoon the rustic beauty of ireland the royal river thames or the stunningly rugged landscapes of scotland north sea the very soul of europe scotland highlands atlantic ocean edinburgh i london magine the sense of relaxation and enjoyment as your floating hotel carries you from one peaceful mooring to the next with more than enough opportunity to explore little villages shops the delightful countryside and much much more without the need to pack and unpack every day ireland shannon irish sea dublin england holland amsterdam berlin thames valley belgium english channel germany prague brussels paris burgundy loire czech republic s your floating hotel moves sedately along the canal just step ashore at a lock and stroll or cycle along the tow-path with the reassuring knowledge that your hotel barge is waiting for you at the next lock as
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all our vessels ave been recently rebuilt or refurbished throughout with fine wood panelling carpeting and a blend of antique and traditional décor all have central heating and most are air-conditioned most vessels have bicycles on board so you can cycle along the tow-paths and boules for those wishing to try their hand at this lively french game all our barges have a library games and cd/stereo for your enjoyment and use h accommodation ranges from charming twin and doublebedded staterooms to suites with sitting area all with opening windows closet drawer storage and private ensuite shower or bathroom in comfort style inviting accommodation luxury in every single detail.
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circular field pattern colombiers south of france montargis canal de briare our sightseeing excursions fter a day of cruising and sight-seeing your barge always moors up for the night and there is plenty of time for a cocktail before dinner or perhaps enjoy a swim or a sauna on most of our larger vessels a in burgundy the loire valley alsace-lorraine germany england and ireland we also offer hot-air ballooning as an exciting option ballooning generally takes place in the early hours just after dawn or before sunset when the air is still and the light is perfect for drifting gently along and gazing down on the beautiful countryside below once under way your barge moves so slowly along the canals that it is usually possible to just wander along the tow-path getting on or off at the pretty locks which take around ten minutes each to navigate alternatively just soak up the ever changing scenery from a comfortable lounger or deck-chair on the sun-deck daily excursions w ballooning in burgu
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la belle epoque burgundy lower nivernais canal river yonne cruise highlights 16 visit st bris with its underground passages foie gras tasting with a noble chablis visit vézelay a medieval hilltop village gastronomic dinner ashore explore enchanting auxerre wine tasting of chardonnay and pinot noir in a 12th century cellar optional hot air ballooning meeting point sunday 1.30 pm hôtel ampère 102 avenue de villiers 75017 paris tel 33 1 44 29 17 17 fax 33 1 44 29 16 50 our burgundy flagship
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provence camargue the south of france 20
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anjodi south of france the canal du midi cruise highlights 24 tour carcassonne the most complete medieval fortified city in existence the ancient roman city of narbonne 12th century hill-top fort of minerve private tastings of corbières and minervois wine and château gasparets view to the pyrenees mountains across the vineyards and discover cathar history lezignan s colourful market béziers cathedral and 600 b.c l oppidum d enserune meeting point sunday 4.00 pm 16th century chateau de lignan hotel 34490 lignan-sur-orb beziers tel 33 4 67 37 91 47 fax 33 4 67 37 99 25 classic yacht interior charming ambience
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itineraries in the loire valley nymphea nitray to montrichard meanderer montargis to chatillon montargis chateau de chambord the spectacular loire valley st fargeau nd its main tributary the river cher have carried cargo and passengers for over 2000 years since pre-roman times the valley of the kings is a timeless region of spectacular beauty and grace and we are delighted to offer the only hotel barge navigating the heart of the loire valley the proximity of such a wealth of gorgeous architecture makes nymphea s cruise a unique travel experience a i 29 typical cuisine aboard regional specialities filet mignon de veau á la bière et moutarde selle d agneau au romarin saumon et friture the upper loire region s as rich in legend as it is in beauty and you will notice that fortunately little has changed over the centuries talk to a cheese maker and find out why his is the most famous goat s cheese in france wind your way through the narrow streets of a centuries old village perhaps disco
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la dolce vita daily itinerary aboard sunday day 1 malcontenta to casone zappa in the south lagoon guests are met by the captain in mira at 4pm and escorted to la dolce vita for a prosecco welcome enjoy an early evening cruise along the delightful brenta river as la dolce vita descends into the peaceful venetian lagoon where you dine in front of casone zappa a masterpiece of early 20th century italian liberty style architecture dinner on board seven days/six nights wednesday day 4 torcello to murano in the morning we explore torcello the first island of the lagoon to be colonised 2000 years ago we see the veneto byzantine styled cathedral of santa maria assunta we cruise on to burano for a walk through the colourful streets of the island and a visit to the museum of lace in the afternoon we sail slowly on to murano dinner on board thursday day 5 monday day 2 casone zappa to venice lido this morning we visit the hunting and fishing resorts in the wilderness of the southern venetian la
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england the royal river thames 38
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ireland the lower shannon st john s castle at athlone built in 1210 peaceful shannon the river shannon 42 epresents ireland at its finest rolling green fields lakes and rivers ancient celtic monasteries and an abundance of wildlife the legends and fables of ireland are found everywhere and are well understood by the warm and hospitable irish people their extraordinary history has been varied and sometimes difficult but they somehow always find the time to chat and discuss the time of day our shannon cruise brings you in touch with the very soul of ireland the 10 passenger shannon princess ii is a spacious powerful river cruise vessel specifically adapted for the shannon r the soft tones of the irish harp typical irish cuisine regional specialities baked baby lobster roast shoulder of lamb black velvet crepes filled with raspberries served with champagne sauce athlone athlone dublin dublin wine cellar french south african australian new zealand wines banagher killaloe cheese board ca
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go barging with european waterways go barging with european waterways ltd 35 wharf road wraysbury staines middlesex tw19 5jq england tel international +44 0 1784 482439 fax international +44 0 1784 483072 tel mainland uk 0871 330 8117 toll free from usa 1 800 394 8630 toll free from canada 1 888 342 1917 email sales@gobarging.com web site www.gobarging.com 5083
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