Electric eBike Option Available     Barges’ standard bicycles are free for guests to use, but some now have an eBike option…   Electric bikes are available on pre-order for the following barges: L’Art de Vivre (N. Burgundy) La Belle Epoque (N. Burgundy) L’Impressionniste (S. Burgundy) Renaissance (Upper Loire/ Burgundy) Anjodi (Canal du Midi) Panache […]

 2022 Spring Barge Cruises Here are just 4 great examples… After the frosty storms of this past winter, there’s nothing like a rejuvenating spring break to blow away the cobwebs and show your face some sunshine. April and May are ideal months for a barge cruise on continental Europe, when temperatures are high enough to

 Christmas Cocktail: Parisian Poinsettia   To get you in the festive spirit, here’s our Parisian Poinsettia cocktail recipe – the perfect fusion of champagne, triple sec and cranberry juice…   The Perfect Poinsettia    Best served in a martini glass, or a stemmed red wine glass, the Parisian Poinsettia cocktail truly packs a punch when

Delicious & Easy Christmas Treats   Olivia Gibbons, co-owner and chef of the popular Irish Hotel Barge Shannon Princess, shares a delectable mince pie recipe for the holiday season.   Mince Pies   Did you know that the origin of the humble mince pie lies in the Middle East? It eventually made its way west

Gruyère de Comté and Poppy Seed Lollipops   A great choice for show-stopping canapés or a wonderful homemade gift for your loved ones, these Gruyère de Comté and poppy seed lollipops are sure to be a festive favorite.     Equipment   2 large baking trays 10 lollipop sticks Greaseproof paper Cellophane wrap and string

A History of Western Provence Wines   Want to know more about Western Provence wines? This handy little guide will reveal everything you need to know…    The city of Massalia, (modern day Marseille), was founded by the Phoenicians in 6th century BC. Traders from the east plied the Mediterranean and brought vines and wine

Meet Chef Sylvain Moretto  French Hotel Barge Enchante   Classically-trained French chef, Sylvain Moretto, has been the master chef aboard Enchanté for ten seasons, with an additional three seasons aboard Renaissance. Read about life as a barge chef on the tranquil Canal du Midi…     What is your favourite dish to make on board? 

French Foodie Barge Cruises   If you are a lover of fine food and particularly how and where locally-grown ingredients are sourced, our culinary cruises will really tickle your taste-buds. Enjoy tasting world-class cuisine and sampling fine wines in picturesque surroundings aboard a luxury hotel barge.   Our fabulous collection of French Foodie Cruises feature

French Chocolate Mousse   Relax, put your feet up and indulge in a sumptuous French Chocolate Mousse, courtesy of our barge chefs… Ingredients   For the French Chocolate Mousse… 6 eggs, yolks separated 170g dark or plain chocolate 2 tbsp Grand Marnier For the Orange Coulis… Juice of 2 oranges Juice of 1/2 lemon 4

The Waterways of France The Nivernais Canal   The Nivernais Canal in Burgundy is often described as France’s most beautiful canal. The Canal passes through western Burgundy, crossing the Yonne Valley and from time to time merging with the Yonne River itself.   Canal du Nivernais   The Geography   The Nivernais Canal, which stretches