Enjoy Your Honeymoon On Board a Barge Holiday In France

For the perfect barge holiday, France has some great itineraries to choose from. If you want to spend your holiday relaxing, soaking up some beautiful countryside and indulging in fine wines and wonderful cuisine, this is the place and style of holiday for you. With thousands of miles of waterways, being on the water is part of life in this country. In modern times the barges are used more for the tourist trade than the industrial one, as they were in the past.

Many vessels have now been made into floating hotels and are used to offer tourists the chance to see some of the country’s most incredible scenery in luxury and style. Furnished to a high standard and providing en suite cabins, these vessels are becoming an ever more popular holiday option. Complete with a galley kitchen, an on board chef and an attentive and experienced crew, you need worry about nothing but relaxing on your barge holiday.

France Barge Holidays For Your Honeymoon

If you are looking for a novel way to spend your honeymoon, perhaps you should consider a barge holiday. France is the perfect place for the romantics and what better way to spend your first week or two of married life than on the water with your loved one? Many companies offer specific holiday itineraries for honeymooners, and if this is your chosen destination, the Loire Valley is great choice of area. Obviously, on your honeymoon you will privacy and companies offering this service use smaller, more intimate vessels perfect for the job. You can stay in a beautiful double suite complete with all of the modern conveniences, with the opportunity to dine al fresco under the moonlight and onshore at Michelin starred restaurants.

During the day the vessel will float through the beautiful French countryside, past elegant chateaux, extensive vineyards and lively local villages. There will be plenty of opportunity for you to leave the boat and explore on foot or by bike and, should you choose, there are escorted tours available too.

The Loire has so much to explore and if you enjoy fine dining and excellent wines this area does not disappoint. Sample the wines at the local vineyards and taste some delicious regional cheeses at one of the many farms producing in the area. Venture into the towns and villages and soak up the atmosphere at one of the busy cafes, or visit the local museums and explore the buzzing markets.

If you want to spend your honeymoon on a barge holiday, France is ideal. With romance in abundance and plenty to do no matter what your holiday aspirations, this exceptional country will give you that special honeymoon to remember.

Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways. If you're looking for a luxury, all-inclusive barge holiday, France is the ideal destination. Cruises are also offered in Holland, Italy and the UK.

Writer and Online Marketing Manager in London.