Rochefort-en-Terre We have created a new area on our Destinations page to augment Nymphea’s Brittany itinerary. The first article is cruise highlights for French Hotel Barge Nymphea’s itinerary in Brittany.
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The French Hotel Barge Athos cruises the Canal du Midi in the south of France provided this recipe for Moules Marinières. Image by freepik.com No festive table in our region is complete without the briny freshness of shellfish. If you’d like to bring a little bit of Athos into your kitchen this season, here’s a
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Following earlier news this year about Nymphea’s departure from the Loire Valley, we are pleased to unveil an exciting new chapter. Beginning in May 2026, Nymphea will cruise the beautiful inland waterways of Brittany, inviting guests to explore charming villages, historic towns, and the region’s unspoiled countryside rarely seen by visitors. Nymphea, a six-passenger French
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Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Etoile – Barging in Holland Black Friday Christmas comes early with this special “Black Friday” offer from Barge Aurora. Save €500 per person on all available 2026 cruise dates. Book by November 30, 2025. Barge Cruises in Holland (Dutch Tulip Cruises) A barge cruise along the Dutch canals is a great
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The real national sport in France might just be pétanque. Football and rugby are deeply loved but pétanque is woven into the fabric of everyday life. It’s a game played in nearly every village, by people of all ages. Unlike football or rugby, pétanque isn’t just for spectators mainly watching professionals on a screen, it’s
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Now is the ideal time to start planning your next barge cruise getaway — whether a spontaneous trip this year or an exciting adventure in 2026. We still have some last-minute private barge charters and cabin cruises available for this summer and autumn; many with special offers. There are also a couple of weeks for
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Scotland is full of charm, character, history, and spectacular scenery. The waters of Scotland are among the most beautiful and breathtaking in the world. Your Scottish Highlands barge cruise will take you through the magical Great Glen, located between the historic city center of Inverness and the gorgeous town of Fort William, stretching the east
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Book your Christmas Markets cruise to fully immerse yourself in quaint European festive traditions in style and elegance. Photo: Colmar Tourism Glide along the glistening canals aboard the Hotel Barge Panache while their outstanding crew pampers you in luxurious comfort. Enjoy being chauffeured to the most beautiful towns in the Alsace region on your French
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Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Nouvelle has announced they are opening the week of May 17-23, 2026 for their 6-night Holland-Belgium itinerary. Currently, all four cabins are open. They are available as either a private charter or, if 2 or more cabins are booked, a cabin cruise week. Cruise Highlights of Holland-Belgium Itinerary This itinerary is
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Still undecided on your summer plans? Are you looking for a last-minute summer getaway? The summer months are a fantastic time for a barge cruise. Many cruise weeks have special offers or discounts. We have availability for the summer barging season in France (Burgundy, Champagne, Loire, Canal du Midi, Gascony/Bordeaux, Alsace-Lorraine), England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy,
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