A French Canal Holiday – It’s A Family Affair!

The food, the art, the architecture, the wine, the scenery: there’s nothing quite like theculture and the customs of the French. Canal holidays offer a wonderful way to see thisremarkable country while enjoying a unique and relaxing environment. It’s slower than mosttrips, allowing you to take your time, see the sights that really appeal to you and, floatingalong the waterways, relax like you’ll never have relaxed before!

French canal holidays are also a brilliant way to ensure that every member of the family getssomething out of the trip. It is one of the few modes of travel that lends itself to grandparents,parents and children alike. Everyone gets to see and do what they want in their own time,and if anyone wants to simply stay on board, they can!

Families Together

Chartering a barge with your loved ones is a fantastic way to explore the countryside ofFrance, while bonding with those closest to you. One of the best bits about it is the option to

have a private barge. Seeing the sights and attractions that are important to you and yourfamily means never having to compromise on your French canal holiday. It’s all up to you!

Multi-Generational Activity

With the whole family on board it might seem hard to decide exactly where to go and what todo, but thanks to the floating nature of your ‘hotel’ you can move quite freely betweenactivities. If the grandparents want to take the children to the zoo, the barge canaccommodate them while also dropping the parents at a local vineyard for a wine tasting.With everyone reconvening back on board after the activity there’s plenty of time for mixing itup.

Ease and Simplicity

With such a flexible approach to families, barge holidays offer ease and simplicity that youjust don’t get on a road-trip or resort based vacation. Your meals, activities, excursions andindeed your daily timings can be changed to accommodate your family wishes. You can eata menu that caters for the tastes of children and grandparents alike, and meals can bearranged around your trip to the go-karting or to the romantic Michelin-starred restaurant.

Getting the Family On Board

The great thing about a French canal holiday for a family is the inclusiveness. No matter whois along for the trip, they’ll find something to keep them entertained, captivated, and relaxedas you travel down the waterways. To get the most out of your holiday, a reputable touroperator can make all the difference. They know how to please families and will provide anexciting and memorable occasion.

A voyage down the river, the summer air, a glass of wine in your hand, children playingcards on the deck: could there be an image more distinctly French? Canal holidays offer theperfect way to explore and we hope we have inspired you here.

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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 French canal holidayitineraries. Part of a team of experienced barging aficionados, Paul is first in line to endorsethe perks of a slow-paced barge cruise to anyone looking for a unique holiday experience.