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 French
Wine Explorers is pleased to offer luxury private barge charters
with specially-designed wine tasting itineraries in the French wine regions.
Barging offers a unique way to discover
the lovely French countryside as you indulge your love of wine and
gastronomy. Barge touring is one of
the most delightful and relaxing ways to visit the French wine
regions. The canals and waterways of France offer breathtaking
scenery as you drift peacefully along. Escorted off-boat
excursions give you the opportunity to
explore the countryside, and visit great wine estates and local
cultural sites.
Choose from these special wine services for your private
French Wine Explorers barge charter:
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 the
presence of a wine expert guide on board and
throughout the cruise
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on board commented
tastings and wine classes
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more tastings than
on standard wine cruises
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top quality wine
estates (much higher quality than on standard wine cruises)
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upgraded wine list
for on board meals
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transportation by
air-conditioned, deluxe full-sized bus
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cooking lessons on
or off board
The
barges have a full English-speaking crew, captain and
chef, who treat clients as their personal guests and take special
care to make your trip comfortable and memorable. Barge packages include full
board with gourmet food and premium wines, all off-boat winery
tours/tastings and sightseeing, and
transfers. Charter a boat with as few as 4 guests or as many as 50.
Great for family
reunions, corporate trips, groups of friends, or wine tasting clubs!
Barge cruises are
almost always 7 days, 6 nights in length, and are available from
April 1 through Nov. 1. Some 3-4 night
cruises are available.
Choose from the
following barge itineraries:
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Northern Burgundy:
this enchantingly beautiful area offers the great wines of
Chablis, gourmet cuisine, charming medieval villages like
Vezelay, and lush, peaceful scenery.
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Southern Burgundy:
cruise through the lovely Canal de Bourgogne and visit the
famous vineyards of Burgundy's Côte d'Or, as well as the
historic cities of Dijon and Beaune.
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Languedoc/Roussillon:
the Canal du Midi is one of the most beautiful in France, and
the surrounding region boasts such splendors as Carcassonne,
Roman ruins, and many fine wineries.
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Loire Valley:
historic chateaus and quality wines await you on this
16th-century waterway only 2 hours south of Paris, with a great
variety of sites to see and vineyards to visit.
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Champagne:
discover the beauty of the rolling countryside of Champagne as
you enjoy fine cuisine, historic sites to visit, and of course,
tastings at famous Champagne houses, large and small.
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Alsace: as
you travel from Nancy to Strasbourg, you'll be enchanted by the
charming villages of Alsace. You'll also enjoy its fine,
traditional cuisine and tastings at its many top-quality
vineyards.
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Rhône Valley and
Provence: Flavorful Mediteranean cuisine, fine wines, Roman
ruins in Avignon or Arles, and colorful open-air markets make a
cruise in beautiful Provence especially memorable.
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Bordeaux: a
great way to visit one of France's most popular wine
regions! You'll enjoy wine tasting in St. Emilion and
Sauternes, visits to fortified towns, and tours of medieval châteaux
on this cruise.
For more
information about chartering a barge for a wine cruise in France,
please contact
us !
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