5 reasons to go barge cruising in France

5理由去駁船游弋在法國

 
By Alison Wright and CNN staff
June 11, 2013 -- Updated 0704 GMT (1504 HKT)
While canal barge cruises are available in a few European countries, France is by far the most popular destination.While canal barge cruises are available in a few European countries, France is by far the most popular destination.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STORY HIGHLIGHTS
  • France is Europe's most popular destination for canal barge cruises
  • Barges are converted luxury floating hotels, usually only accommodate eight to 12 guests
  • Food and wine offered on board are all regional
 

(CNN) -- Even the most jaded and cosmopolitan travel writers tend to rave when it comes to canal barging cruises in France.

It's no wonder, given the beautiful scenery, gourmet feasts and faultless service.

A completely different beast from a river cruise, which can cover several rivers and countries in one sailing with more than 100 passengers, the canal barge cruise is slower, smaller and more expensive ($350-$1,000 per day).

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Kir Royale: creme de cassis and Champagne are mixed together for one delicious cocktail.
Kir Royale: creme de cassis and Champagne are mixed together for one delicious cocktail.

Approximately eight to 12 guests and six English-speaking crew are the usual number of passengers on a French canal barge, which navigates through centuries-old waterways through the French countryside.

Stops range from castles and cathedrals to villages and vineyards, where passengers can step off on guided tours.

Although canal barge cruises are possible in a number of European countries, these are the reasons why France is by far the most popular destination.

1. The wine

The average varieties of wines offered on board a week-long French barge cruise? More than two dozen -- all French and all selected after judicious testing and tastings by the staff.

A variety of canal routes wind through vineyards where passengers can step off and try Sancerre from the Loire Valley, Reislings from the Alsace-Lorraine in the north-east and Bordeaux wines, as well as those from the warm climates of Languedoc-Rousillon and Provence.

Some of Burgundy's best vintages can be sampled at the Grand Cru vineyard of Chambertin-Clos de Bèze in the northern part of the Côte de Nuits in Burgundy, Clos de Vougeot, the headquarters of the esteemed Chevaliers du Tastevin and the Château-Hotel André Ziltener.

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Whipping up an exquisite meal from a galley kitchen.
Whipping up an exquisite meal from a galley kitchen.

2. Elaborate cuisine

Several barge cruises offer the option to dine ashore, to eat in the restored Abbaye de la Bussiere in La Bussière-sur-Ouche, for example. What was once a pilgrimage retreat in 1131 is now a Relais & Chateaux hotel and Michelin-starred restaurant.

Onboard the barge, thematic regional French fine dining is the standard. The chefs create their inspired from tiny galley quarters.

One divine sample menu dreamed up by Selbey, the chef on the European Waterways' L'Impressionniste barge: French onion soup, lamb with minted peas, and poached pear with mascarpone ice cream paired with a white Pernand Vergelles and red Meursault, Ecrevisse salad, Coq au Vin and fresh fruits paired with a white Ladoix and red Moulin -- a vent and escargot, tender scallops and mousse au chocolat paired with Rose Marsannay.

A stop at the gastronomic markets in the culinary towns of Dijon and Beaune is also a must.

Passengers can shadow barge chefs as they go scouring for rich foie gras, briney crevettes, baguettes with a crunch like no other and hundreds of fresh cheeses.

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Burly lock keeper arriving soon.
Burly lock keeper arriving soon.

3. Quaint lock keepers

Many old locks on the waterways are tended by lock keepers, and passing through them on the barge cruise becomes a fun experience in itself.

When barges pull up, beefy men race out to turn the wheels, raising the rushing water level high enough to let the barge cruise through.

At midday there may be a bit of a wait, as the cruise captains won't even consider disturbing a lock keeper's lunch.

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4. Interesting history

Dating back to the 16th century, barging had a different meaning from the luxury travel experience that it's become today. The French countryside's elaborate canal system was developed as a means to transport coal and other goods that were difficult to move on land.

History buffs will love the fact that their airy, luxurious barges were once working ships carrying cargo along the same winding waterways.

The Hospice de Beaune: an architectural marvel.
The Hospice de Beaune: an architectural marvel.

5. Leisurely day excursions

The canals in France are surrounded by historical towns and in addition to vineyard visits, day excursions include stopping by the old towns and meeting the locals.

Guided tours of old architecture are some of the top highlights of a barge trip. Recommended: a visit to the Hospice de Beaune in the town of Beaune, which was built in 1443 and is one of the finest examples of French 15th-century architecture.

But for those who prefer to just relax instead of embarking on busy historical excursions, it's wonderful to just sit on the deck and watch the scenery pass by, too.

European Waterways, +1 877 879 8808; rates start at $4,750 per person

 

 

 

 

 

艾莉森·賴特和CNN工作人員
2013年6月11日 - 更新0704 GMT(1504 HKT)

 

雖然運河駁船郵輪是在幾個歐洲國家使用,法國是目前最熱門的目的地。雖然運河駁船郵輪是在幾個歐洲國家使用,法國是目前最熱門的目的地。
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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  • 法國是歐洲的運河駁船郵輪最熱門的目的地
  • 駁船被轉換豪華水上酒店,通常只容納8至12人
  • 食物和酒提供船上都是區域
 

(CNN) -即使是最疲憊和國際化的旅行作家往往當它涉及到運河在法國過駁遊輪狂歡。

這也難怪,因為美麗的風景,美食盛宴和完美的服務。

從遊船,它可以覆蓋多個河流和國家在一個帆船與超過100名乘客一個完全不同的野獸,運河駁船巡航速度慢,體積更小,更便宜(350美元 - 每天1,000元)。

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皇家基爾:精英中黑醋栗和香檳混合在一起,一個美味的雞尾酒。
皇家基爾:精英中黑醋栗和香檳混合在一起,一個美味的雞尾酒。

約8至12位客人和六級英語為母語的船員乘客在法國運河駁船,它通過導航百年歷史的水道穿過法國鄉村的通常數目。

站範圍從城堡和大教堂到村莊和葡萄園,在那裡乘客可以在導遊走下。

雖然運河駁船航行有可能在一些歐洲國家,這些都是原因,法國是目前最熱門的目的地。

1,酒

普通品種的葡萄酒在船上提供了為期一周的法國駁船巡航?超過兩打 - 所有法國和所有明智的測試和品嚐由工作人員後選中。

各種運河路線蜿蜒的葡萄園,乘客可以走下,並從阿爾薩斯 - 洛林在東北部和波爾多葡萄酒桑塞爾嘗試從盧瓦爾河谷,Reislings,以及那些來自朗格多克 - Rousillon和普羅旺斯的氣候溫暖。

一些勃艮第最好的葡萄酒可以在採樣的Grand Cru葡萄園 Chambertin的-克洛斯德BEZE在科特迪瓦德努伊茲在勃艮第,北部克洛斯德武喬,尊敬的俠士杜Tastevin的與總部城堡,酒店安德烈Ziltener

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掀起了從廚房廚房精緻的餐點。
掀起了從廚房廚房精緻的餐點。

2,精心料理

幾個駁船郵輪提供用餐上岸,在恢復到吃的選項修道院德拉BUSSIERE在La BUSSIERE河畔Ouche的,例如。什麼曾經於1131年朝聖撤退現在是羅萊夏朵精品酒店酒店的米其林星級餐廳。

板載駁船,專題區域法國美食的標準。廚師創造出靈感從微小的廚房宿舍。

夢想由Selbey,在歐洲水經註“的廚師之一的神聖菜單樣本L'Impressionniste駁船:法式洋蔥湯,羊肉與鑄造豌豆,和水煮梨與馬斯卡冰淇淋搭配白色Pernand Vergelles和紅色默爾索,Ecrevisse沙拉, COQ太子港Vin和新鮮水果搭配白色拉杜伊瑟瑞和紅色紅磨坊-一個通風口,田螺,招標扇貝和巧克力慕斯搭配玫瑰馬爾薩奈拉。

止損設在第戎和博納的烹飪城鎮美食市場也是必須的。

乘客可以隱藏駁船廚師,因為他們去淘換豐富的鵝肝,briney crevettes,法式麵包與沒有像其他緊縮和數以百計的新鮮奶酪。

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身材魁梧的鎖門將很快到達。
身材魁梧的鎖門將很快到達。

3, 古雅閘

上水道許多老鎖被鎖飼養員照料,並通過他們在駁船巡航傳遞本身成為一個有趣的經驗。

當駁船拉起來,健壯的男子賽出轉動車輪,提高嘩嘩水位夠高,通過讓駁船巡航。

中午有可能是有點期待的,由於郵輪船長甚至不會考慮干擾鎖門將的午餐。

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4。 有趣的歷史

歷史可以追溯到16世紀,過駁有從豪華旅遊體驗不同的意義,它已經成為今天。法國鄉村的精心管系統被開發為運輸煤炭,而難以繼續前進土地等商品的一種手段。

歷史愛好者一定會喜歡的事實,他們的通風,豪華駁船曾經工作的船舶載運貨物沿同一蜿蜒的水道。

臨終關懷的波那:一個建築奇蹟。
臨終關懷的波那:一個建築奇蹟。

5, 悠閒一日遊

在法國運河是由歷史城鎮包圍,除了葡萄園參觀,一日遊包括停止由舊城鎮,滿足當地人。

老建築的導遊是一些駁船之旅頂部亮點。推薦:參觀臨終關懷的波那博納鎮,始建於1443年,是法國15世紀建築的最佳範例之一。

但是,對於那些誰喜歡放鬆,而不是著手忙碌的歷史遊覽,這是美妙的,只是坐在甲板上,看風景擦肩而過了。

 

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