Cruising the Canal de Briare: One of the Oldest French Canals The picturesque Canal de Briare, connecting the valleys of the Seine and the Loire, is notable for a number of reasons apart from the delightful scenery through which it wends its way. A popular route for both private and commercial cruising vessels, the canal …
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Romance and Riesling on a Cruise Aboard La Nouvelle Etoile in the Mosel Valley The Mosel River snakes its way through eastern Germany, carving out a deep valley through forests and vineyards. For barge enthusiasts aboard La Nouvelle Etoile, this cruise gives the opportunity to explore two of the region’s most famous attractions: its castles …
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Four Themed Cruises Available For Cabin Weeks We’re happy to announce that in 2020 we have four themed cruises that can be booked on a per cabin basis: April 26, 2020 – GOLF: Pack your clubs and head to the highlands for a Golf Cruise aboard Spirit of Scotland. Hit the links at the stunning …
Discover Strasbourg With Panache On A French Canal Barging Cruise The Alsatian city of Strasbourg – whose name literally means ‘town at the crossing of roads’ – lies at a fascinating juncture between old and new, German and French. It is of course famous for its colossal Gothic cathedral, but also as the seat of …
Cruise through the Chateau de Chenonceau aboard the French Hotel Barge Nymphea French Hotel Barge Nymphea Cruises The Loire Valley, France The Château of Chenonceau is an architectural wonder and Renaissance masterpiece. Built in 1520 by a wealthy tax collector for his wife, it became a royal retreat for, among others, Catherine de Medici and …
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The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta Caters To Their Guests Recently, the English hotel barge Magna Carta, who cruises along the Royal River Thames, had a family charter with a young child so they toddler-proofed their sundeck! Magna Carta is an excellent choice for family charters About The English Hotel Barge Magna Carta Magna Carta …
Summer is here! How about a little FINESSE in Burgundy? A scrumptious starter on Finesse, Légumes du Jardin. This looks really good. It is not only tasty but excellently presented. About The French Hotel Barge Finesse Finesse Route: Southern Burgundy: River Saône & Canal du Centre between St-Julien-sur-Dheune and St-Jean-de-Losne Up to 8 guests …
Family Barge Charters Do you have children who are interested in European history or maybe are studying French? Here’s a great graduation idea… a family barge charter! French Hotel Barge Anjodi – Canal du Midi, France With hectic lifestyles becoming the norm these days, a vacation where several generations of the same family, perhaps for …
Special Opera Cruise La Bella Vita’s special Opera itinerary is for 7 nights and commences Saturday August 10, 2019. It includes one hotel night in Verona (August 10), a visit to the fascinating Arena Muse Opera, a wonderful museum devoted to the history of opera, followed by dinner in the delightful courtyard restaurant, and a …
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Magna Carta’s New River Table This beautiful River table is one of the latest additions to the English Hotel Barge Magna Carta for the 2019 season. Their unique dining table was created exclusively for Magna Carta using solid oak for the table top and legs, and a blue resin to create the river effect. It …