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We left Chatillon Coligny this morning and Renaissance gently cruised through Montbouy just 5 kilometres distance and after a short stop set off again towards Montcresson. Once we got there we jumped into the barge’s mini van and set off to visit Chateau Sully sur Loire.This delightful moated castle originally belonged to Georges de la… Continue reading Canal Trip: Day 5 Chatillon Coligny to Montcresson

Our morning cruise saw us move towards the village of Rogny les-Sept-Ecluses famous for, as its name suggests, a staircase or flight of seven locks.  Built in the 17th century these locks were originally just 27 metres long, far too short for our 38 metre craft. They were extended in the 1830’s to accommodate barges… Continue reading Canal Trip: Day 3 La Gazonne to Rogny les Sept Ecluses

Leaving the barge Renaissance moored alongside we made a morning visit Gien, home of Gien pottery, the hunting museum and Chateau de Gien, built at the end of the 15th century for Anne de Beaujeu, Louis XI’s older daughter.In the afternoon we cruised 10 kilometres to Chatillon Coligny.That night we chose to dine ashore at… Continue reading Canal Trip: Day 4 Rogny les Sept Ecluses to Chatillon Coligny

Leaving Renaissance moored to the dock in Braire we set off to visit a vineyard in the Sancerre Region. This medieval hilltop village of Sancerre overlooks a vibrant and pulsating region, which has known viticulture since Roman times. In Chavignol, one of the thirteen villages that surround it we sampled the wines of the family-run… Continue reading Canal Trip: Day 2 Briare to La Gazonne

We were met at the Westminster Hotel by the Captain of Renaissance and were driven to Chatillion sur Loire to board the barge.We were greeted aboard the spacious Renaissance with a Champagne Welcome and a pleasing smile from all our crew.That afternoon we cruised to Briare crossing high above the River Loire sailing inside Gustave… Continue reading Canal Trip: Day 1 Chatillion sur Loire to Briare

Renaissance is, in every sense of the word a superyacht.  The only difference is that instead of cruising the Cote d’Azure she cruises the canals of France.Built as cargo carrying barge in 1960 Renaissance was converted into a She now accommodates up to eight passengers in ultimate luxury. She was extensively refitted in 2009 and will… Continue reading Renaissance is, in every sense of the word a superyacht.

Fully crewed, all inclusive luxury hotel barges operated by European Waterways cruise the inland waterways of nine European countries, along canals, rivers, lakes, lagoons and lochs, giving you the opportunity to experience life there from a truly unique perspective.These superyacht style barges are ideal for people looking for either an individual cruise with other like-minded… Continue reading Superyachting in the Slow Lane

The Ultimate Journey Often forgotten when discussing superyachts are the luxury craft that instead of plying their charter trade at sea, do so on the canals of Europe We are talking about the large and magnificently outfitted barges who along with their attentive crew reach superyachting standards without the need to loose sight of land.… Continue reading Six Week Super Yacht Barge Cruise Across Europe