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Burgundy, France: Barging in Burgundy - Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide - Travel Bite

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👁️ 69K views📅 16 years ago⏱️ 2:31
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cruising is the best way to see burgundy it forces you to slow down

the canalside lane built as an industrial aged tow path is ideal for jogging strolling or biking

full service barges can be hired with a captain and crew who do the navigating cooking and guiding

our day on the canal was an ideal family vacation three generations

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Consider cruising a canal for a relaxing trip through Burgundy
Use the canalside tow path for jogging, strolling, or biking
Hire a full-service barge with captain and crew for a hassle-free experience

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QWhat is barging in Burgundy like?
QHow can you relax and enjoy the region?

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More info about travel to Burgundy: https://www.ricksteves.com/europe/france/burgundy Burgundy, like much of France, is laced with canals just made for spending lazy afternoons gliding by pastoral scenes. From small captain-it-yourself boats to full-service barges complete with captain and crew, cruising a canal is a great option for a relaxing trip through one of France's most popular regions. #ricksteveseurope #bourgogne #burgundy Visit http://www.ricksteves.com for more information about this destination and other destinations in Europe. Check out more Rick Steves’ Europe travel resources: • “Rick Steves’ Europe” public television series: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/tv-show • “Travel with Rick Steves” public radio program: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/radio • European Tours: https://www.ricksteves.com/tours • Guidebooks: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/guidebooks • Travel Gear: https://store.ricksteves.com/shop/ • Travel Classes: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/video/travel-talks • Rick Steves Audio Europe App: https://www.ricksteves.com/watch-read-listen/audio/audio-europe Rick Steves, America's most respected authority on European travel, writes European travel guidebooks, and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio.