The Jeanine barge, cruises through the Saône-et-Loire and La Côte d’Or regions of France. Cruising along the Canal du Centre and canal de Bourgogne and its wonderful rural landscapes. At the crossroads of the great wine appellations, we cruise alongside the great vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Côte de Continue reading
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Madeleine barge cruising Alsace France
A Blend of Germany and France, the Alsace Region has a full complement of beautiful architecture and landscapes – including rich vineyards of delectable wine grapes.
A cruise aboard a canal barge promises a peaceful break where you take the time to discover “la douce France” in a different way. The MS Madeleine a true cocoon of charm, sails on the French canals and offers its passengers an original and authentic experience.
The MS Madeleine is a beautiful Premium canal barge, measuring 38,50 meters long and 5,07 meters wide. It can accommodate 22 passengers, in 11 cabins spread over two decks. The size of the cabins is 9 m2 (including a PRM cabin of 11 m2) offering amenities and providing guests with all the comforts they need during their stay.
On board, everything has been taken care of down to the smallest detail and the 6 crew members guarantee a personalized service. The decoration is stylish with an elegant and intimate atmosphere.
Located on the upper deck is the restaurant, which offers delicate cuisine in a refined setting, a lounge bar, and a relaxation area with a jacuzzi. Comfortable sun loungers are provided on the sun deck, the ideal place to relax and admire the surrounding landscapes. A journey aboard the MS Madeleine promises an unforgettable getaway on the water.
The Madeleine navigates in the beautiful region of Alsace / Lorraine France. A journey through Alsace, perhaps the most picturesque province in France, means an endless string of discoveries – art and architecture, gourmet food and wine, history and heritage.
Prices are mid $3,000 – so a great value for all the inclusions of 6-night cruise, all meals, beverages, and excursions – including several visits to vineyards for wine tastings, Wi-Fi, and bicycles for cycling the towpaths.
For more information, to check availability, or to book a cruise, please get in touch with us at: jan@europeanbarging.com or 713-240-6753 / 888-869-7907
Anne Marie Barge Cruising Provence France
Cruising Provence on the Anne Marie barge includes visits to such sites as Avignon and the Popes Palace,the hill side town of Les Baux de Provence, white Camargue horses, Roman arena of Arles, as well as several wine tastings. Call us 888-869-7907
Raymond Barge Cruising Champagne France
The Raymonde barge cruise offers Champagne Tastings, visits to great champagne estates and beautiful scenery make this a great relaxing cruise. Select dates offer a WW1 themed itinerary in 2015. Call for more information 888-869-7907
Discounted Barge Cruises Under $2000
Europeanbarging.com offers a unique way of exploring the beauty of Europe, while unpacking only once. Drifting through the beautiful landscape, enjoying all the creature comforts of regional food and wine, and service superb in every way, while experiencing the chateaux, cathedral, tours, vineyards, and sleepy villages left behind by time. History, art, architecture, culture, gastronomy, music, gardens, it is all there to be experienced by tours, whether by foot, motor coach or bicycle.
Four Barges Are Offering A Great Discount On Select Departures:
For the Caprice barge cruise, the rate includes:
- Regional wines and cheeses with lunch and dinner
- 1 Hour open bar each evening before dinner
- Bicycles for cycling the tow paths
- Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
- Farewell gala dinner
- Shore excursions
The 21-passenger Caprice, cruising in Burgundy France is offering a 2 for 1 rate departing May 16, 23, 30; June 13, 2015 with a rate of $1750 per person.
The heart of Burgundy Cruise offers a true taste of the treasures of Burgundy. This cruise offers an incredible abundance of interesting shore excursions by coach, on foot, by balloon, or by bicycle. This incomparable region is world-renowned for its exquisite cuisine and fine wine. Visits include tour and wine tasting at Chateau Rully, riverside town of Seurre, Clos de Vougeot followed by a wine tasting in Nuits St Georges, visit to the Beaune Hospice and guided tour of Dijon.
For the Croisi Europe barge cruises, the rates include:
- All meals onboard for superb French cuisine
- Unlimited complimentary onboard beverages
- Free Wifi
- Complimentary Samsung Galaxy tablet for guests’ use
- Bicycles for cycling the tow paths
- Captain’s welcome cocktail reception
- Entertainment: onboard professional entertainment & crew team show
- Farewell gala dinner
- Shore excursions with wireless audio system
The 24-passenger Croisi Europe Raymonde is offering a special WW1 themed cruise on July 8, 2015 with a special rate of $1950 per person in the Champagne region of France.
The cruise will feature a visit to Musée de l’Armée, in Paris, which retraces history from 1871 to 1945, including the two World Wars, tour of the Battlefields of the Marne and the Museum of the Great War. The circuit of the Battlefields of the Marne takes us through the most important combat areas; The Remembrance Museum of Belleau; Fort Douaumont, the largest and highest fort on the ring of 19 defensive forts of Verdun, as well as some wine and champagne tasting.
The 24-passenger Croisi Europe Madeleine cruises in the Alsace region of France and on August 14, 2015 has a special rate of $1800 per person.
Much appreciated by river tourism, this section of the canal, also called the Green Route, flows through the plains of Alsace and the Vosges. It forms the link between Strasbourg and Saverne and is the gateway to Alsace at the foot of the Vosges Mountains. Its route takes it through a wooden massif as far as Lutzelbourg in the Moselle. Its spectacular course, which can be seen in many works of art and paintings, follows the inclined plain at Arzviller – unique in Europe – where boats are hoisted up a cliff before they reach Xouaxange – a pleasant commune in the Moselle.
The 24-passenger Croisi Europe Jeanine cruises in the Burgundy region of France and on July 24, 2015 has a special rate of $1850 per person.
This cruise, goes through the Saône-et-Loire and La Côte d’Or regions of France. Cruising along the Canal du Centre and canal de Bourgogne and its wonderful rural landscapes. At the crossroads of the great wine appellations, we cruise alongside the great vineyards of the Côte Chalonnaise and the Côte de Beaune. Sites will include a visit and wine tasting at Chateau Rully, wine tasting of Cote Chalonnaise wines, tour of the Hops path at Wingersheim followed by a beer tasting, tour of Saint Jean de Losne ending at Hotel de Ville and a wine tasting
THESE SPECIAL OFFER RATES MUST BE BOOKED BY APRIL 30, 2015.