With the advent of Spring the French countryside comes back to life and the Gallic flora begin to flourish. Now, it would be hyperbolic to call the views from the canal a riot of color, the surrounding fields and forests are mostly green after all. But between the wild flowers, the cottage gardens, and the floral-decorated towns we pass there is quite enough to keep any amateur botanist busy during their luxury canal cruise.
Hereunder a selection of wildflowers and plantings we encounter on our French barge cruises.
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All these photos were taken with my iPhone. They are not the best, but are sufficient to give a decent overview of the local flora. However, when you join us for your luxury canal cruise don’t forget to bring a “real” camera.