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Enjoy Barging in Ireland
Enjoy barging in Ireland aboard the 10-passenger, luxury Irish hotel barge Shannon Princess II. The owner-operator Irish husband and wife team, Ruairi Gibbons and Olivia Power, bring their shared knowledge, experience and passion onboard the Shannon Princess to create a very personalized and bespoke cruise experience. We would like to thank Shannon Princess for their …
Château de Bazoches – Canal du Nivernais, France
Visit the Château de Bazoches The Château de Bazoches at first glance would not necessarily get a military buff’s pulse racing… but read on! This grand Burgundian château dates back to the 12th century, when it was first built on the site of an old Roman outpost looking over the Morvan hills. Château …
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NEW : Garden-themed barge cruises
Enjoy a Garden-Themed Barge Cruise If you’re a keen gardener or would simply like to admire some of Europe’s finest gardens, why not combine your passion for horticulture with a luxury hotel barge cruise? Our dedicated garden cruises include visits to some of the best gardens, estates, and parklands in Europe. You will learn …
Shannon Princess Shares Autumn Fruit Recipes
Making Tasty Treats with Autumn Fruits We would like to thank Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess for this guest blog post. You can easily understand why Shannon Princess books up over a year in advance. When summer in Ireland comes to an end there is a slight drop in temperature and the …
Barging in France – Canal du Midi – Part 3: Best Places to Visit
Canal du Midi – Part 3 Best Places to Visit Abbaye de Fontfroide The Abbaye de Fontfroide was founded in 1145, on the site of an earlier Benedictine establishment, and soon developed into a highly respected and wealthy Cistercian abbey. One of its abbots became Pope Benedict XII in the 14th century. …
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Barging in France – Canal du Midi – Part 2: Towns & Villages
Canal du Midi – Part 2 Towns & Villages The Canal du Midi joins the Canal de Garonne at Toulouse. These two waterways form the Canal des Deux Mers (Canal of the Two Seas) Capitole de Toulouse The city of Toulouse, capital of Occitania, is a major industrial and university …
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Barging in France – Canal du Midi – Part 1: Overview
Canal du Midi – Part 1 An Overview The Canal du Midi joins the Canal de Garonne at Toulouse. These two waterways form the Canal des Deux Mers (Canal of the Two Seas) A water route across France between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic had been long sought by those wishing to avoid the …
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Enchante’s Culinary Cruise
Culinary Cruises Aboard French Hotel Barge Enchanté French Hotel Barge Enchanté If you love fine food and are interested in all aspects of its preparation, a culinary cruise aboard the luxury French hotel barge Enchanté is for you. Each culinary-themed barge cruise includes cooking demonstrations in the open galley by the onboard chef, …
New : Winter Christmas Market Barge Cruise
NEW — Christmas Market Cruise — NEW We are excited to present this new winter cruise in Alsace Lorraine aboard the Hotel Barge Panache. The Christmas Market cruise has three departures available in 2022: November 27 – December 3 December 4-10 December 11-17 You may book one of these special weeks as either a …