Destinations 
- France
- Northern Burgundy
- Absoluut2
(8 Guests, Deluxe) - Elisabeth
(6 Guests, First Class) - Horizon II
(8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - La Belle Epoque
(12 Guests, Deluxe) - L'Arte De Vivre
(8 Guests, First Class) - Lone Star
(8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Luciole
(14 Guests, First Class) - Marjorie II
(12 Guests, Deluxe) - Nenuphar
(12 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Prosperite
(8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Savoir Faire
(12 Guests, Deluxe)
- Absoluut2
- Southern Burgundy
- Amaryllis
(8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Esprit
(18 Guests, Deluxe) - Fandango
(4-6 Guests, Deluxe) - Fleur de Lys
(6 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Hirondelle
(8 Guests, Deluxe) - Le Premier
(6 Guests, Deluxe) - Libellule
(20 Guests, First Class) - Litote
(20 Guests, First Class) - Papillon
(6 Guests, Deluxe) - Prosperite
(8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Who Knows
(4-6 Guests, First Class)
- Amaryllis
- Canal Du Midi
- Alouette
(4 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Anjodi
(8 Guests, First Class) - Athos
(10 Guests, First Class) - Claire De Lune
(6 Guests, Deluxe) - Colibri
(4 Guests, Deluxe) - Emma
(4-6 Guests, First Class) - Fandango
(4-6 Guests, Deluxe) - La Tortue
(6 Guests, First Class) - Roi Soleil
(6 Guests, Ultra Deluxe) - Sherborne
(6 Guests, Casual Class) - Tango
(6 Guests, Deluxe)
- Alouette
- Provence - Carmargue
- Bordeaux
- Normandy
- Alsace-Lorraine
- Champagne
- Paris
- Loire Valley
- Upper Loire
- Northern Burgundy
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Champagne
Barging in Champagne, a region immediately east of Paris, takes place on the Marne River and several small, parallel canals. Although Champagne is replete with enchanting towns, Gothic churches, battlefields and abbeys, it is most known for champagne: The very symbol of graceful living and celebration produced nowhere else in the world. All champagnes are made within a few miles of each other outside the main towns of Reims and Epernay. The legendary Benedictine monk Dom Perignon supposedly invented the bubbly by accident in the late 18th century! As barge guests, you will visit and taste at some of the more well known houses, such as Tattinger and Moet et Chandon, as well as small, family-owned producers. 
Other sightseeing includes Reims and its Notre-Dame Cathedral where twenty five French kings were crowned and the smaller and more charming town of Epernay, headquarters of the champagne industry. You'll taste Brie cheese at Meaux, visit a Benedictine abbeye, bicycle on the towpaths and enjoy the villages along the route. Cruising in the Marne Valley is especially scenic. This region inspired many Impressionist painters, including Cezanne and Pissaro.
The Marne Valley has been a battleground through history: From Julius Caesar to World War I, where major and bloody battles were fought. Barge guests may tour major World War I battlefields as well as the American Monument, built in 1929 to commemorate American losses.
Historic, scenic and full of great tastes: This is barging in Champagne!
ADRIENNE- Champagne, France12 Guests, Ultra Deluxe
The Ultra-Deluxe rated and ultra-elegant hotel-barge Adrienne is the only vessel to offer barging in Champagne all season in 2008. The included dinner at Boyer Les Creyeres in Reims is an exquisite treat!
LA NOUVELLE ETOILE-Champagne, France8 Guests, Ultra Deluxe
Nouvelle Etoile cruises in Champagne in both mid-June and August, 2008. This owner-operated vessel is one of the most technologically advanced of the European canal barges.
PAPILLON- Champagne, France6 Guests, First Class
Cruising in Champagne between Paris and Epernay is a delight on this little country French gem of a barge. Wonderful for small and private parties who want to sip the bubbly in July or August, 2008.
SAVOIR FAIRE12 Guests, Deluxe
Cruising with a crew of seven, this classic and handsome barge offers top sightseeing - and owner Chris Bennett can arrange a very special champagne tasting! Barging in Champagne is offered in late August, 2008.