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La Reine Pédauque review: a week aboard the Queen of Burgundy
After six nights aboard La Reine Pédauque, cruising through Champagne on her final voyage of the 2026 season, I came away with a very clear impression: this is a barge that understands the art of exceptional hospitality. I’ve been fortunate to experience many hotel barge cruises…
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Best barge cruises for history lovers in 2027: abbeys, châteaux and canal engineering
For history lovers, the right barge cruise could depend on which period or era appeals most to you. Burgundy leads for abbeys, Provence for Roman monuments, the Canal de Bourgogne and a Loire river cruise for châteaux, and the Canal du Midi for engineering. A barge suits history…
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Belmond Pivoine review: a family week cruising the Camargue and Provence
Six nights aboard Belmond Pivoine in August 2026, from Aigues-Mortes in the Petite Camargue to Avignon. Pivoine at a glance As autumn rolls in I’ve been reflecting back on my summer, in particular the quite blissful week spent onboard Pivoine with my youngest daughter and the…
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Canal du Centre guide: what you see between Chalon-sur-Saône and Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune
The Canal du Centre runs 112km through southern Burgundy, connecting the River Saône at Chalon-sur-Saône to the Canal latéral à la Loire at Digoin. Hotel barges typically cruise the eastern half, from Chalon through the Dheune valley to Saint-Julien-sur-Dheune, a stretch of…
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When a Solo Barge Cruise Becomes a Multigenerational Ladies-Only Pamper Party
Barge cruising along France’s quiet canals is one of my favorite holidays, and I never tire of the experience. With over 2400 miles of man-made canals, I will be able to cruise for many years as I discover the whole country. After previous cruises on the Burgundy Canal and the……
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Burgundy Canal versus Canal du Midi: what to see, do and experience in 2027
The Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Midi both run close to 240km through stunning scenery, villages and centuries-old monuments, and both are firm favourites for a barge holiday. Choose Burgundy for wine country, château visits and greener scenery; choose the Midi for…
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Low water on France’s waterways: what it actually means for your cruise
Wherever you are in the world, your news coverage might currently include headlines about France: record drought, rivers at historic lows, river cruise sailings cancelled or restructured across Europe. Those are some of the facts, but not all of them. The majority of inland…
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Hotel barge vs river cruise in France: how to choose
A hotel barge carries 2 to 22 guests at walking pace along small canals into village centres, while a river cruise ship carries 100 to 200 guests along wide rivers between major towns. Choose a barge for intimacy, immersion and all-inclusive personal service; choose a river ship…