Luxury River Cruise in SW France

This fabulous luxury river cruise will take you through the heart of Gascony in SW France on the beautiful Canal de Garonne.

En route, you’ll discover a land of art, history, culture and some of the finest gastronomy and wines that France has to offer.

Daily guided excursions include visits to historic fortified hilltop villages such as Valence d’Agen, medieval towns such as Nerac and the 11th century Château de Goudourville.

You’ll meet local artists and artisans for a taste of rural culture in the picturesque old villages and quaint farms of the area.

Food-lovers will have the opportunity to indulge their passion on visits to local producers where you’ll taste foie gras and regional cheeses, locally grown fruit and veg, delicious Armagnac and fine wines produced in SW France.

The Barge

This lovely old 30m long Dutch “Clipper” barge, built in 1907, was transformed in 2010 into a fabulous luxury floating barge hotel with comfortable en suite accommodation for up to 8 passengers.

Sleeping accommodation is in four comfortable staterooms, two with double beds and two with twin beds, each with the following amenities;

• full en-suite facilities that include toilet, shower and washbasin
• washing gel, hand soap and shampoo
• towels and face cloths
• a 110V plug for shaving
• individually controlled air conditioning and heating
• WiFi

The beautifully decorated Saloon is a lovely space in which to relax with its wood panelling, comfortable seating, dining room and cosy bar.

There is a small library of books, maps, games and a music center/CD player

Of course on those balmy sunny days you’ll spend most of your time on the sun deck from where you can watch that beautiful Gascony scenery slowly pass by.

If you fancy a bit of exercise then borrow one of the barge’s bikes for an hour or two. Route advice will be provided.