Experience the fascinating world of boutique hotel barging, whether cruising the shaded Canal du Midi in southern France, the Venetian Lagoon of Italy, the rustic beauty of Ireland, the Royal River Thames in England, the stunningly rugged landscapes of Scotland, or the flower capital of Holland. See Europe from another perspective... via an all inclusive, luxury, crewed, hotel barge cruise vacation.
See our AUGUST UPDATE for special offers on hotel barges for the 2010 season... Plus early bird specials for 2011 barging cruises.
Cruising along a canal is a cool summer vacation. Have a barging trip by booking an individual cabin or take a private charter and have the whole barge for your group. Some barges offer special themes such as cycling, golfing, wine tasting, etc, even though it might not be mentioned as a special itinerary... Just ask!
Book your barging cruise with Paradise Connections NOW! Contact Paradise Connections, your barging specialists, to take advantage of these special offers for:
Barging in France, Barging in Scotland, Barging in Ireland, Barging in England, Guided Walking Tour Cruises, and Golfing, too!
Pictured below is the luxury crewed French hotel barge Renaissance... Just one of the few quality barges we represent in the Burgundy area...
Beautiful Burgundy
There are still barges with a few openings for the season in Burgundy, as do our other barges in various regions of France, England, Scotland, Ireland, and Germany. Visit our website: BargeCharters.com
BEAT THE HEAT OF SUMMER AND GET OUT ON THE WATER
Enjoy a Barging Cruise
We miss the French canals and we hope to sail back across the pond next spring... Try it and you'll understand.
The French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque has scheduled two Walking Cruises for the 2011 barging season. These are guided walking tours for cabin-cruise bookings and there is not an additional supplement for these special themed weeks.
Join French Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque for their Guided Walking Tour Barging Cruise in Burgundy France
La Belle Epoque cruises the Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy France where there are many scenic pathways to explore. These relaxed walking cruises are now so popular with both walkers and the less energetic, that two departures will be offered during the 2011 season:
October 16-22, 2011
October 23-29, 2011
Book before August 31, 2010 and receive an Early Bird Discount!
We still have TWO cabins available for THIS year's Walking Cruise : October 10-16, 2010
Take a look at the walking itinerary and consider seeing this very pretty part of France at its finest in October.
And if a walking cruise isn't exactly what you are looking for, La Belle Epoque has plenty more theme cruises to choose from.
French Hotel Barge SAINT LOUIS - Barging cruises Canal de Garonne, Southwest France
The price for this special week for two people sharing a cabin is 5,900 Euros per cabin (approximately $7460).
Saint Louis cruises the beautiful calm waterways of Southwest France, including the historic lands of Aquitaine and Gascony along the Canal de Garonne. Saint Louis accommodates up to 6 guests in 3 spacious staterooms which can be configured with either queen or twin beds.
The French Hotel Barge EMMA is offering a [EXPIRED] discount for the week of October 2-8, 2010. The route for this week is the canal du midi in the south of France, Beziers to Carcassonne.
French Hotel Barge EMMA - Barging in France: Canal du Midi
Recent guests dubbed the crew of EMMA "The Dream Team for warmth and hospitality".
Meet the crew: EMMA's "Dream Team"
EMMA is fully air conditioned and also has central heating, if needed. There are three guest cabins; one has a double bed, while the other two can be configured as either doubles or twins. Beautiful handmade Irish quilts from Oonagh Morisson add that extra touch of luxury. Each guest cabin has its own private, ensuite bathroom with sink, toilet and a normal sized shower with sliding doors. And, of course, EMMA has bicycles and a minivan to chauffeur you to various excursions.
The French Hotel Barge ENCHANTE is offering a special ANTIQUES themed barging cruise in Provence France the week of August 8-14, 2010. This particular Antiques Cruise week is available only for private charter for 6 to 8 guests and not on an individual cabin basis.
Visit the International Antiques Fair with Hotel Barge Enchante
The 89th International Antiques Fair is held at L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue in Provence from August 12-15, 2010. This pretty riverside town in the south of France has received worldwide recognition for its antique fairs held over the Easter and August 15th holidays. More than 500 antique dealers and second hand dealers gather here to show their treasures to customers from all over the world. Plus, antique lovers and art collectors will also enjoy the 300 or so permanent antique and second hand shops.
If you are interested in bargain hunting for antiques you may especially be in luck due to the current Euro exchange rate.
Besides the antique fairs and shops, L’Isle-sur-la-Sorgue also offers golfing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, cycling, and horseback riding.
Enchanté provides luxurious accommodation for up to 8 guests in 4 equal en-suite twin or double suites, (approx. 200sq ft) each with superbly appointed bathrooms with showers and luxurious bath products. The barge is tastefully furnished in exotic hardwoods creating a bright and airy atmosphere. She has a large, spacious saloon where the attention to detail is noticeable. She has a demonstration galley for guests to view the chef, internet connection on board and a guest computer available, DVD/TV and air conditioning throughout. Enchanté also has a spacious sun deck, with al fresco dining, gorgeous hot tub and luxurious sun loungers. Each guest cabin on Enchanté has a mobile phone for their personal use while on board. When the guests arrive there's about 5 euros credit and they can top up anytime.
The French Hotel Barge Enchanté is available for private charters or by individual cabin bookings on shared cruise weeks along two routes in the south of France: canal du midi, and Provence/Camargue.
