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Experience a luxury barge cruise on the C’est La Vie

Experience a luxury barge cruise on the C’est La Vie

Step aboard C’est La Vie for an unforgettable week in captivating Loire & Champagne regions. Immerse in history, landscapes & luxury.

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France is still wild at heart

France is still wild at heart

As well as historical architecture and fine food, you can expect to see plenty of wildlife on a barge cruise in France. Here are some of the natives you might encounter.

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French wine favourites

French wine favourites

There are currently 450 AOC wine varieties in France. In this blog post we describe some favourites we regularly serve onboard the C’est La Vie.

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A barge trip & major events in France 2024

A barge trip & major events in France 2024

Why not combine a barge trip of a lifetime with some of these major events happening in France in 2024?

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Autumn on the Loire

Autumn on the Loire

In the blink of an eye another peak summer season has passed but with plenty of still to look forward to with an autumn on the Loire.

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The city, the countryside or both?

The city, the countryside or both?

City life, or countryside life is the dilemma, but on a C’est La Vie barge cruise why not enjoy both!

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A summer’s day on a barge cruise in France

A summer’s day on a barge cruise in France

In this blog we share with you through our wonderful client photos what a summer’s day on a barge cruise in France might look like.

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Sights & sounds on a barge cruise in France

Sights & sounds on a barge cruise in France

What is is actually like onboard a barge cruise in France? Well here are a few of the sights and sounds you can expect from a recent trip.

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Spring is on its way in France

Spring is on its way in France

After the long winter, and let’s face it a long couple of years, seeing the first signs of spring here in France is a welcome reminder what’s to come.

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Highlights of the Champagne region

Highlights of the Champagne region

There is more to the Champagne region than just bubbly, here we mention a few highlights including several we visit on our barge cruises in France.

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