Valentine’s Day is coming, what are you waiting for? It’s time to pack your bags and spend a romantic week in France aboard a hotel barge. With eye-popping scenery of Burgundy, fine wines and delectable meals you have a romantic getaway your sweetie will never forget. The Barge Connection’s newer addition, C’est la Vie is a perfect choice. Continue reading
French cuisine and fine wines draw tourists from around the globe to the boutique restaurants, vineyards and festivals of France to fill their bodies and enrich their souls with this country’s delightful fare. While food and wine are highlighted at almost every festival in France, harvest season focuses the spotlight directly on cuisine and wine. During the months of September, October and early November, wine harvest festivals occur throughout the grape growing regions of France to celebrate the end of the season and the gathering of the harvest. Whether you are seeking an intimate festival in a medieval village or one that draws thousands of visitors to savor the offerings, harvest festivals abound. Continue reading
It’s a new year and a new opportunity for you to experience barge cruising at its finest. We at The Barge Connection are pleased to announce the addition of a new barge, the Apres Tout, to our 2012 line-up. The name means “about time.” Appropriate, wouldn’t you say? After all, it is about time you treated yourself to a luxurious hotel barge cruise on the scenic waterways of France. The Barge Connection has been specializing in hotel barging since 1998, Its well informed, friendly staff would love to help you plan your perfect hotel barge vacation. Continue reading
A new year means new beginnings. Will this be the year that you indulge your taste buds, your passion for history and your desire to enjoy the good life? Perhaps one of your resolutions is to spend more time with family and friends. Or maybe you promised yourself a luxurious vacation with a bit of exercise and culture thrown in. All of this is possible with a European barge cruise vacation. There are new barges and new itineraries just waiting for you to make 2012 your very special year. Continue reading
People travel for different reasons. Some seek the beauty created by adding paint to canvas or the skilled chiseling of delicately grained marble. Still others seek fine wines aged in cellars that have been tended by generations of the same family. It is possible to experience all of these things, and more, on a relaxing barge cruise that treats you to the best Europe has to offer. Barge Connection has been specializing in barge cruising since 1998, and is ready to help you discover your journey of luxurious delights.
Specialty barge cruises focusing on the arts and fine wines are scheduled for the 2012 season. These vessels offer all the pampering found on the larger riverboats, but with an average of three to six cabins, the experience is much more intimate, relaxing and all inclusive. The barge Captain heads a well-trained crew made up of a gourmet chef, stewardess, a knowledgeable tour guide and driver. Continue reading
Spring in Holland is greeted by rows of tulips, bursting with color as they cover the grounds of the Keukenhof Gardens. Nearly seven million tulips complement the blossoming fruit trees, canals and the stone-crafted windmill that has been turning for centuries. It is a tempting vacation thought.
Then again, there is luxury barge cruising. The appeal here is a pampered vacation to exotic locales, cities and attractions with the added pleasure of only unpacking once. Truly that is another vacation idea that triggers that temptation button. But what if you could combine a luxury barge cruise with a visit to Holland’s most treasured destinations? Continue reading
No place on earth says fashion like Paris. Home to the world’s most exclusive trend-setting fashion designers, Paris has long been renowned for the excitement and glamour of its unparalleled fashion scene. A trip to Paris brings you to the heart of this fast-paced world of design and opens the doors to a shopping experience that can be found nowhere else.
Did you know that the term “haute couture” is regulated by law in France? Only members of the exclusive Syndical Chamber for Haute Couture, who present their fashion collections twice annually, can actually use the term. Each article of clothing is made from scratch and is tailored specifically for the customer. The giants of fashion, Pierre Cardin, Coco Chanel and Christian Dior are just some of the designers belonging to this elite group. Continue reading
What is a barge vacation? It is an amazing cruise vacation and adventure along the smaller waterways and canals of Europe. There are two main types of barges: hotel barge, on which professional crew members take care of every detail, or a self-drive barge, on which you act as the captain and crew. Either option allows intimate exploration of the countryside in ways no other vacation can. Continue reading
Imagine journeying at a leisurely pace through the sun drenched countryside and historic villages of Southern France aboard a canal barge, at times forgetting not only what hour of the day it might be, but what century the boat is floating through. Dreams become a reality when touring by barge along the fabled Canal du Midi through the Languedoc region of France.
Just a portion of France’s unique canal system linking major towns and tiny medieval villages, the Canal du Midi passes through the coastal plain and stony hills where wine grapes flourish in the brilliant sunshine. A fiercely independent region, its rich history and deep traditions strongly influence the scenic area. Continue reading
Whether you wish to find romance, enjoy some fresh mountain air, experience lively nightlife, or spend the day on the water, France is the place where your dreams can be realized. There are few experiences in the world that can rival the memories of an outstanding vacation in France. Dijon is an area of France that offers attractions and activities to please just about anybody, so if you are looking for the ideal location for your next vacation, Dijon might just be the perfect choice. Continue reading
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The Barge Connection
2036 Nevada City Hwy #311
Grass Valley, CA 95945 USA
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