Barge Cruise

The Classic Traditions of French and International Cuisine
An unforgettable highlight of your Barge cruise...

Our chefs are experienced culinary artists, whose gastronomic creations are often rated higher than top restaurants and cruise liners by our discerning clients

Before you awaken each morning, a crew member has already been ashore to collect crisp breads, buttery croissants and a variety of fresh pastries. Together with the aroma of coffee, the day has just begun

Lunch will be a colorful arrangement of salads, pates, savory excellent choice from the barge cellar, lunch is often enjoyed on the sun-deck, perhaps while cruising. Your chef supplements the vessel's larder (pantry) with fresh produce bought from lock-keeper's gardens or local markets and creates mouthwatering regional and national dishes which are only challenged in flavor by delicious range of fine wines we serve you aboard

This really does feel like the Grand Finale to an amazing day of exploration and intrigue, cruising the old trading routes which stretch from the Mediterranean right across Europe

Requests for vegetarian and special diets may be made at the time of reservation, non alcoholic beverages and regular decaffeinated tea and coffee, whole or low fat milk are offered with all meals

Sample Barge Cruise Menus
BREAKFAST
Awaken each morning to the aroma of brewing coffee. Enjoy a continental breakfast of freshly squeezed juices, hot buttery croissants, crispy breads and delicious pastries, or a hearty cooked breakfast (served in the British Isles)

LUNCHEONS
are Epicurean buffets . . . . delicious green feast salads, pâtés and cold meat platters accompanied by a hot soup or entrée, delectable desserts and a selection of regional cheeses and wines, served al fresco on the sunlit deck whilst cruising amidst an ever changing scenery.

DINNER BY CANDLELIGHT
moored beneath the stars . . . . every meal is part of the amazing journey which is slowly unfolding before you and is the finale of a great day of discovery and intrigue. You may be served with: Chèvre Chaud en Portefeuille followed by Truite à la Chablissienne, Magret de Canard avec Sauce au Vinaigre de Framboise, Un Plateau de fromages and for

DESERT
Profiteroles à la Crème.... Tarte Tatin tiede et sa glace à la vanille.... Bavarois aux trois chocolats

Each course is accompanied by a choice of fine wines. And, of course, coffee and liqueurs, in the company of fellow passengers, completes the menu

River Cruise

Dining is single seating on all river vessels and features a delectable selection of continental cuisine and local specialties served with fine wines including those from local vineyards along the rivers' route. Friendly, multi-lingual staff caters to your every wish.

Dining aboard a river cruise vessel is one of the great pleasures of your cruise. Enjoy gracious single seating dining in an elegant restaurant that reveals the ever changing scenery as you feast on continental cuisine. Hearty breakfast buffets are perfect for sightseers. The luncheon offers a choice of a five course meal or a grand buffet. Delicious pastries and sweets complete the feast. Dinners are nothing short of fabulous (up to nine courses!) prepared by our master chefs. Unlike many other river cruise vessels, your menu always has a choice of entrees and main dishes. Savor international cuisine and local specialties - all served with a fine selection of local wines.

Sample River Cruise Menus and Wine List Aboard