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Visiting the Dordogne Region After a Bordeaux Cruise

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 Visit the Dordogne Region

Dordogne regionWith the largest concentration of chateau in France as well as great wines and gastronomy, the Dordogne is a great area to visit. One of the places to visit is Beynac-et-Cazenac and Cliff-top villages Domme. The beautiful scenery represents so much life viewers are amazed by the magnificent views they are privy to. The castle has great views and everything looks as if it was in a picture. Sarlat-la Caneda is just one of the views. This place is sure to bring back the feeling of medieval times.

Dordogone is the capital of France for the foie gras, duck and truffle. This combination of food is popular in France but nothing is better than Dordogone region. Wine is definitely a France favorite. The local cheeses are paired well with wine. One local cheese that stands out is the Cabecou, its main ingredient is raw goat’s milk. There are 13 wines produced in the Dordogne region. The white or red wine Bergerac brings a delightful taste to regional dishes. Others to talk about are the Sweet Monbazillac, Pecharmant and ambrosial walnut liqueur.

Bordeaux Barge

Barge cruises in the Bordeaux region are offered on the 6 passenger St Louis and the 6 passenger Rosa. The Rosa offers round trips cruise from Toulouse while the St Louis offers alternating itineraries between Montauban and Agen as well as between Agen and Castets.

River Cruise

On the River Gironde, Dordogne River and the Garonne in Bordeaux, we offer 5, 6 and 7 night cruises sailing roundtrip from Bordeaux.

For more information contact: Europeanbarging, 888-869-7907, jan@europeanbarging.com

Barge Cruise Along the Thames River on the Magna Carta

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8 passenger Magna Carta offers a 3 night barge cruise on the Thames River

Enjoy a brief but luxurious float down the Thames River. Europeanbarging offers a 3 night Thames barge cruise on a sumptuous river barge. When you book a deluxe barge cruise, you get to experience adventure during the day while having travel details taken care of for you. The friendly crew delights in sharing their knowledge of the area while pampering passengers with top-notch service.

3 night Thames barge cruise

Drink champagne and watch the shores of England glide by. The first night, after your Thames river 2champagne reception, a one-hour cruise takes you past the regal Windsor Castle, the largest occupied castle in the world. Your barge docks overnight at Boveney Lock. While away the first evening of your deluxe barge cruise, enjoying beverages in the open bar or resting up for the next day’s adventure. Short river cruises afford you the opportunity to relax or pack as much adventure into your cruise as you’d like.

The Magna Carta Travels to Cliveden Estate

The Magna Carta Barge meanders past lavish riverside homes before passing under the widest brick arch in the world, Brunel’s railway bridge. Have a peek at the Eton College Rowing Lake while floating past Dorney. The barge moors at the Cliveden estate, almost 400 acres of formal gardens and woodlands. Enjoy afternoon tea in the house before touring the gardens; be on the lookout for the Fountain of Love and the Roman sarcophagi. You’ll have trouble pulling yourself away from the Chinese water garden and topiary, but a treat awaits you further down the Thames River: the picturesque village of Cookham, home of late artist Sir Stanley Spencer. Tour Sir Stanley Spencer’s Gallery, enjoying the eccentric painter’s love-tinged work.

Deluxe barge cruise return journey

Your deluxe barge cruise takes you back up the Thames. Observe the countryside from a different perspective, catching any of the historic sites you may have missed on the first journey. The dramatic site of Windsor Castle returns. You get to visit this important royal residence. Peep at the State Apartments, imagining life in the public eye. Tour around the Gothic St. George’s Chapel; make sure to look for the stone vaulting for which it is renowned. Ponder Queen Mary’s famous doll house, the largest, most beautiful doll house in the world.

The Incredible Magna Carta Barge Cruise

The deluxe Magna Carta Barge sleeps just eight guests, making for an intimate, friendly setting. The 3 night Thames barge cruise is just one of the short river cruises Europeanbarging offers. Contact us to today to book your barge cruise. Rates from $2095 per person.

EU Christmas Markets

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The origin of Christmas markets dates back to early 1400’s in Germany. With the passage of time, these markets came to be held in countries all over the world. Christmas in Europe is a time for elaborate celebration. Christmas markets are captivating street markets where the romance of holiday meets with grand tradition. Christmas markets celebrate the traditional sights, sounds and scents of Christmas and are staged throughout the Advent period from the end of November to the third week of December. Some of these markets open till New Years. Every city, town and village of Europe lightens up to Christmas celebrations with beautifully decorated shops and houses.

Christmas markets-tradition and celebration

Christmas markets are usually staged in town squares. As you stroll through these markets, you get mesmerized with the atmosphere that is truly traditional and nostalgic. Smells of mulled wines, gingerbread and roasting sausages waft through the cold air, handmade ornaments adorn ancient fir trees and master glassblowers and other artisans ply their crafts in wooden stalls. Delightful festive lights and charming gifts completely absorb you in the grand celebrations.

Christmas market cruise helps you visit maximum number of Christmas markets

Next, the river cruise will take you to Rudesheim featuring over 120 market stalls from 12 countries in “The Christmas Market of the Nations” and Europe’s largest Nativity scene, Frankfurt’s “Weihnachtsmarket” , Fussen Germany Christmas Market; Strasbourg with France’s oldest Christmas Market or Colmar Christmas Market or Mulhouse’s Christmas Market.
You can’t resist the temptation to visit as many Christmas markets as you can. So how will you do that? Here is when Christmas market cruise comes to your help. A river cruise can help you quickly move from one Christmas market to another so that you can see the maximum number of these charming markets. Let’s see how a river cruise can be helpful for you. Cologne is situated on the Rhine River with its Christmas Market near the Cathedral or its Medieval Christmas Market on the banks of the Rhine with entertainers, minstrels and jesters. Through a river cruise you can move from Cologne to Koblenz- where the Rhine and Mosel rivers meet, enjoy a horse drawn carriage ride, visit over 130 decorated stalls or listen to a Christmas concert at the Town Hall.
In Germany, along the Main River, there are Nuremburg Christmas Markets, Rothenberg Christmas Market and Regensburg Christmas Markets. A river cruise can quickly take you from one Christmas market to another. Along Danube, there are the Passau Christmas Markets, the Vienna Christmas Markets and Salzburg Old Town Christmas Markets (usually offered an an excursion from the ships).
We can provide you with several Christmas market cruise itineraries. For example, seven night cruises on the Rhine and Danube and a shorter Danube Christmas Market cruise that has several land extension options are available. To know more about our packages, please feel free to call us at this number or click here! There is nothing like a river cruise that can work wonders for you during the holiday season! Book one of our river cruise and indulge yourself in the charming, sparkling and those so inviting Christmas markets!