4 Ways to Make Your French Barge Cruise Memorable

What better way to rejuvenate your mind and body than by traveling up and down the Upper Loire on a luxury French barge cruise? Slowly cruise on the Barge Meanderer while you take in the fine wines of the area and view the historic countryside. While traveling on the Meanderer, you can vacation on your own terms while you visit magical chateaux, indulge in our great cuisine, and discover museums and galleries, all on one voyage.

Originally a Belgian “spitz” commercial barge, the Meanderer was turned into a luxury hotel barge in 1992. She has been continually upgraded and is now one of the most luxurious six passenger barges available in all of Europe. With three beautiful and spacious cabins, bring your party and travel with us in style. There is a sundeck, outdoor heated spa-pool, flexible twin/queen bed arrangements and newly decorated, air-conditioned cabins, which makes your stay even nicer when you travel with us.

Let’s discuss some of the things that we do here on the Barge Meanderer that will make your barge cruise special.

1. Truly Personalized Experience
When you and your party of guest’s cruise with us on the Barge Meanderer, you will connect with a place and time where life slows down and becomes more elegant. The staff will help tailor the perfect, personalized experience for you. Whether that means walking or biking down country lanes, watching landscapes float by while relaxing or simply just enjoying our spa amenities, we create a unique experience for each person.

2. Unique Way to Visit the Countryside
The French Upper Loire valley will provide a plethora of historic and scenic views as you float by during your French barge cruise. With the chance to visit antique shops and museums, view glorious architecture, shop daily in town markets and just view the rich history of the area, no two experiences are ever the same. Our crew will take you through ancient waterways, at a leisurely pace, unlocking unforgettable vistas all in a relaxing manner. The moorings are rural and absolutely peaceful leaving plenty of opportunities to bike, walk or relax all while the crew pampers you. It really is like heaven on Earth when you travel on a French barge cruise aboard the Meanderer.

3. Pampered Experience to Accommodate Your Needs and Desires
When you voyage with the Barge Meanderer, you can expect everything from the food to the excursions to be met with your specific needs and accommodations. Our chef shops in the markets daily only offering the freshest foods to prepare meals for you. We can accommodate all dietary restrictions and ensure that your favorite meals will be cooked on board during your stay with us.

If you have a need or theme idea that isn’t currently listed in our barge cruise themes, the staff would be more than happy to research your specific interest and create a diverse itinerary for your group surrounding that theme.

4. Celebrate Your Special Occasion Aboard
Whether it’s a wedding anniversary, retirement, reunion, or birthday milestone, celebrating special occasions is one of our favorite things to do on board! We would love to help celebrate the special occasions in your life. Our chef will whip up something special for your special occasion and we will help you celebrate on board one of our barge cruises in France.

These are just some of the items that we do here upon the Barge Meanderer to make your visit with us special. We look forward to celebrating your special occasion or just enjoying a beautiful and relaxing vacation with you.