Bordeaux’s Highlights: Many Wonderful Barge Trips In France

There are few things as satisfying in life as discovering a new destination. Your first visit willforever be etched in your memory, along with the tastes, the smells and the sights. Without adoubt this aspect is one of the best things about taking barge trips in France. The chance tostop off and visit so many renowned (and also lesser-known) places on the itinerary is thechance of a lifetime - and doing it in such a relaxed manner just can’t be beaten.

For frequent visitors to the country, Bordeaux may be a city that’s on your radar if you havenot already managed to go. But whether it is your first time there or you’ve been numeroustimes before, there are always new things to discover on a shore excursion.

Brilliant Bordeaux

Many barge trips in France will eventually lead you along the Canal de Garonne and into theromantic and elegant city of Bordeaux. Whether you have a full day or just a few hoursbefore your boat heads onwards, you’ll find plenty to do. From its fabulous food and wine toits long and interesting history, this bastion of French culture really has it all.

A Treat for Wine Lovers

Perhaps one of the most famous places in the world for wine, this is a good enough reasonin itself for visitors on barge trips in France to visit. The region is renowned for its vineyardsand châteaux, offering world famous tipples and interesting lesser-known varieties. Whetheryou prefer a guided tour, or independent sampling at the many, many wine bars, you will notleave disappointed.

A Grand Cathedral

For history and architecture lovers there is the Cathédrale Saint-André. It existed in someform almost a thousand years ago and there are several centuries of history on show in thiscelebrated landmark. For the active visitors, a climb to the top provides a great view!

Botanical Gardens

A wonderful, and perhaps unexpected, thing about the city is its beautiful Jardin Botanique.For keen gardeners and indeed anybody else who loves the natural radiance of picturesquelandscapes, a visit here is a great way to spend a few hours away from the waterways.

Shopping Paradise

Rue Saint-Catherine is one of the longest shopping streets anywhere in Europe and for fansof designer clothes and well-known brands this is the place to come. It’s a great stop foranybody looking for a souvenir too, either for themselves or for those unlucky enough to beback at home!

All Aboard!

Barge trips in France provide a fantastic opportunity to see cities like Bordeaux up close andpersonal, without having to dedicate yourself to seeing just that one place. They offer arelaxed and enjoyable way of visiting cultural and gastronomic hotspots, and they make thejourney itself a big part of the experience.

The most reliable way to get the most out of barge trips in France is to book with a reputabletour company who can ensure that your needs are met and your holiday runs as smoothly aspossible.

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Paul Newman is the Marketing and E-Systems Executive for European Waterways, the UK'smost respected provider of all-inclusive, luxury barge trips in France. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorse the perks ofa slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience