This past Thursday, I returned from France after back-to-back barge trips in Burgundy. To say that my 17 days in France was wonderful would be an understatement. 

For starters, we had a fun group of people. They came from Georgia, British Columbia, Alberta, California, Colorado, Illinois and other regions throughout North America. We had lots of laughs, enjoyed long canal-side walks and bike rides, indulged in delightful dinners, sipped sumptuous wines, and so much more.

Our barge, CroisiEurope’s Daniele, took us from Besançon to Dijon, where we overnighted in a five-star hotel, then back to the barge to travel from Dijon to Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune via the Burgundy Canal, the Saône River and the gorgeous Canal du Centre. 

I documented the first part of our journey in Barging In Burgundy. You’ll find the second part of our trip in Barging Through Burgundy: Week Two Of Our Adventure.

I’ve said it many times on River Cruise Advisor, and I’ll say it again now. My barge trips, which I have hosted since 2015, are among the best travel experiences of my life. Traveling with just 20 others on the beautiful French canals is hard to beat.

If you’re interested in barge trips with me in 2024 or 2025, please complete the form below. I’ll connect with you to see what we can do. 

Also see 10 Reasons To Choose Barge Cruising