Boat Tours in France
Home to hundreds of centuries-old river canals and miles of golden coastline, France is a water lover's ideal destination. If you are visiting the sunny French Riveria, take a guided glass-bottom cruise along the Mediterranean shoreline and learn about the sea life. Visit the Dordogne region and view famous castles from the deck of a centuries old Gabare boat, or book a leisurely trip along the Canal du Midi in Southern France on a luxury hotel barge.
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Gaberes Norbert
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The Dordogne region in southwest France is known for historic castles and some of the most well-known vineyards in the world, including Saint Emilon and Pomerol. Explore this region, first settled by the Celts in 3 B.C., on board an historic 18th or 19th century Gabare boat. Used for transporting goods between various ports, these flat-bottomed sailboats were specially designed to handle the fast water and narrow canals of the Dordogne river. On your guided tour, you'll cruise by five 18th century castles and learn about the wars, crusades, and sieges that occurred during this time period.
Gabares Norbert
Le bourg
La Roque Gageac, France 24250
+33-05-53-29-40-44
gabarres.com/us/
Visiobulle
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If you are vacationing on the French Riveria, escape the crowds and take a guided boat tour to the scenic Cape d'Antibes. Sailing on the large yellow glass-bottom Visiobulle boat, you'll see the starfish, sea urchins and schools of fish that live in the Mediterranean Sea off of the Cote d'Azur. You'll sail around the "bay of billionaires" and gaze at secluded villas, stunning Eden rock cliffs and rugged mountain landscape rising above the sea. You'll understand why this area is virtually unaccessible by car, and a preferred hideaway for the rich and famous.
Visiobulle
Embarcadère Courbet - bd Charles Guillaumont
Juan les Pins, France 06160
+33-04-93-67-02-11
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Canals of France Tour
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If you would like to explore the beautiful 300-year-old Canal du Midi in the Languedoc region of Southern France, book a week long guided tour on the luxury hotel barges Fandango or Tango. These barge tours combine delicious meals focusing on the cuisine and wine of Southern France with a stay in a floating, luxury hotel. As you travel down the Canal du Midi, you'll stop at local villages for guided tours of vineyards, olive oil mills and open air markets. While the barge floats at a leisurely pace, you can ride bicycles along tree-lined trails and stop for a quick drink at a local cafe. On the boats' decks are two terraces, a sundeck and a hot tub for taking in relaxing views of the French countryside.
Boutique Hotel Barges
3688 Bayside Walk
San Diego, California 92109
866-550-3447
canalsoffrance.com
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