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aboard Barge Nilaya and enter a realm far removed from the
hustle, bustle and stress of the modern world.
Join me and actively participate in a uniquely informal voyage of discovery aboard a tastefully converted 1922 ex cargo barge as it explores timeless reaches of France's most beautiful canals and rivers.
Together we'll soak up some of the rich heritage, mouth watering cuisine, delicious cheese and world renowned wines that reward France with it's global reputation for gastronomic excellence.
My 2008 'Voyage of Discovery' starts in May cruising the beautiful Canal de l'Est, Moselle River and Canal des Vosges via the stunning city of Nancy. We then revisit the 'magical' River Meuse, through to the spectacularly situated Dinant in Belgium, taking in some of the finest river landscapes in Europe.
If
that wasn't enough, Nilaya then heads back up the River Meuse before heading
southwest to Paris through the
intensely rural Canal des Ardennes.
After a week moored in central Paris, we're then off up the River Marne to thoroughly explore Champagne. With luck we'll witness the grape harvest in this famous wine producing region as we go.
As leaves start to change, Nilaya will wend her way through the beautiful Canal des Ardennes, down the River Meuse toward an exciting winter 'studying' abbey brewed beers in Belgium's world famous and beautiful city of Ghent.
I hope you enjoy visiting the Barge Nilaya website and look forward to welcoming you aboard at some point in the future.
With kindest regards
Kevin
Skipper and Owner
Barge
Nilaya
"Kevin. We have sometimes sat beside canals saying "we wonder what it would be like to cruise on a barge." Well, now we have and we wouldn't have missed it for anything. The really great thing about Nilaya is that it is not just a means of transport, but your home and major life project. You have done a fantastic job with Nilaya and through your enthusiasm for river life, have enabled us to experience a little of the relaxing and beautiful Meuse. Thanks for being such excellent and tolerant hosts for the week."
S & D - Victoria, Australia
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2004-2008, Barge Nilaya Charter Cruises
Barge Nilaya cruises the magnificent River Meuse
during Autumn 2008
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2004-2008, Barge Nilaya Charter Cruises
Barge Nilaya approaches
Epinal in France's beautiful Vosges