Visit Burgundy for an Idyllic Barge Holiday In France

Burgundy is one of the most idyllic places for a barge holiday in France. Leave behind the hectic pace of your life back home, switch down a gear and unwind in the comfort of a relaxing and luxurious trip on the water. Travelling by water is famously romantic and, as you gently make your way through the French countryside with only the sounds of the birds, the lapping of the water on the bow and the distant chatter of far away villagers, you are bound to be in agreement. A barge holiday in France is one of the most wonderful ways to see the country, taking you away from the main tourist hubs and deep into the heart of the rural countryside.

France is made up of thousands of kilometres of waterways, including rivers, canals, and lakes, and there are some fantastic options for your ideal barge holiday in France. Specialized companies offer excellent holiday itineraries and luxurious barges that make perfect "floating hotels". Accommodation is comfortable, en suite and surprisingly spacious, with barges providing an extensive deck for al fresco dining and a bar and kitchen from where you will be served the most delicious meals.

Barging in Burgundy

Burgundy is a wine lovers paradise and with some of the prettiest canals in the country it makes for a wonderful barging experience. As the canal winds its way through beautiful scenery, the undulating hills covered with endless lines of vines stretch far into the distance. This is definitely a holiday to be savoured slowly, and as you sit back and relax on deck with a glass of fine Burgundian white wine the barge takes you through medieval towns, past stunning chateaux and close by colourful local villages and markets. There is time to stop and get off the vessel, explore the sites and spend time wandering the streets of some of the charming towns. A guide on board offers excursions to some of the more famous landmarks along the way so you can choose whether you want to join or whether to stay put on the water.

The region of Burgundy is not only famous for the wine but is also very well known for the variety of cheese produced here. Wine and cheese are the perfect combination and in Burgundy you have both in abundance! From the soft but tangy cheese of Epoisse to the Bouton de Coulotte goat’s cheese, there is something to suit everyone's palate in Burgundy. A gastronomic capital, Burgundy is also famous for its delicious Charolaise beef and many other local specialities you will have the privilege of tasting while on your barge holiday in France.

What more could you wish for from a relaxing break? Plenty of time to relax in style amongst a little luxury, plus the perfect marriage of food and wine complemented by beautiful weather - perfect for blowing away all the stresses of life back home. Burgundy certainly has all the ingredients for the perfect holiday.