Catalog: Inland Cruising along the Canals & Rivers of France, Italy, Germany and more | |
| captain and crew most of our crews are english scottish or irish so there is no need to worry about a language barrier when the crew are recounting the local folklore he various roles undertaken by your crew become clear your captain an experienced barge master who is usually british will impress with his ability to guide his impossibly large vessel into the smallest lock and through the lowest of bridges with inches to spare he may also double as tour guide at ease taking your party around family-owned vineyards fine castles or perhaps a small crystal works and always managing to get back to your ... | |
| while on board daily excursions re a highlight of all our cruises and are designed for you to experience the richest treasures in each area you may explore quaint medieval villages story-book towns of half-timbered buildings magnificent chateaux and castles museums and abbeys bronze age and troglodyte dwellings partake of wine tastings in privately owned vineyards and shop in colorful open-air markets your daily excursions are either a short walk away from the barge or if further the ever present barge minibus will carry you the short distance required y i a ou may chose to relax on deck or ... | |
| cuisine part of the culture the classic traditions of french and international cuisine an unforgettable highlight of your cruise our chefs are experienced culinary artists whose gastronomic creations are often rated higher than top restaurants and cruise liners by our discerning clients efore you awaken each morning a crew member has already been ashore to collect crisp breads buttery croissants and a variety of fresh pastries together with the aroma of coffee the day has just begun b lunch will be a colorful arrangement of salads pâtés savoury quiches and a selection of cheeses accompanied by ... | |
| la belle epoque daily itinerary aboard sunday day 1 paris to auxerre seven days/six nights wednesday day 4 vermenton to mailly le chateau we take a morning cruise southwards through the yonne valley past dramatic steep cliffs to the market town of mailly in the afternoon we enjoy an excursion to vézelay one of burgundy s most famous treasures with the roman basilica of st mary magdalene craft shops and fine views of the surrounding countryside dinner aboard friday day 6 chatel censoir to clamecy a morning cruise through beautiful countryside towards clamecy where there is time to wander through ... | |
| golf course where the official green keepers are sheep this afternoon there is an ... | |
