Barge Cruising in Burgundy, France. Our Clients are currently on the Grand Cru

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BARGE CRUISING IN BURGUNDY

 

Barging has become a popular — albeit pricier — alternative to more traditional river cruises. It’s geared for well-heeled wine enthusiasts and foodies who prefer traveling in small groups at a leisurely pace. There is less time devoted to sightseeing — and more time for elaborate, multi-course meals — than on a typical river cruise.

That’s not to say that we couldn’t explore Burgundy’s most notable sites, including medieval abbeys, chateaus, castles, and wineries. There are seemingly more UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Burgundy than sidewalk cafes on the Champs-Elysees.

France’s canals have a speed limit of 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) per hour, and passing through 39 locks on the route provided ample opportunity for us to step off the barge for a walk or bike ride past small villages, vineyards, and fields full of blooming sunflowers.

Barges have morphed into an opulent and relaxed way for tourists to experience rural France in a manner in which the Dukes of Burgundy, who ruled this region during the late Middle Ages, would feel accustomed.

 

Check out the Burgundy Tourist Board site

Burgundy France Tourism Board

Barge Cruising in Burgundy

 

THE GRAND CRU BARGE CRUISE BY ABERCROMBIE & KENT

We are excited because we worked with eight clients, friends and work colleagues, to charter the Grand Cru barge through Abercombie & Kent and they set off yesterday, the 21st, on a 7 day voyage. They were picked up in Paris in a van and driven to their point of departure. They will return to Paris next week.

Click here to learn more about their voyage.

The Grand Cru Barge Cruise in Burgundy

We've received a few text messages so far and they are truly enjoying themselves. We will post their comments when they return to the states.