shanart

Hi! We are looking for new imformation on barging. Has anyone been in the last few years? We are considering France and Italy. Does anyone have a favorite trip or company. Thanks, Sharon We are planning a fall trip.

jimmyk64

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cigalechanta

http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...=2&tid=1296171

elaine

are you referring to driving the boat yourself, or going on a barge tour?

If the former, try doing a search here on elvira, she once posted a thread about piloting her own barge, with some friends

Patrick

elaine, I know the Elvira post you refer to and I spent hours recently trying to find it without success. But that was a group renting a houseboat on the Venetian lagoon -- quite a bit different.

Yes, we need to know if you are talking about a self-boating experience of a "cruise" situation.
My favorite would definitely be the Midi canal in the south of France , and I'd do it myself.

SuzieC

I can recommend Crowne Blue lines, which offers their services in quite a few countries. We self-piloted two "Classiques" (very spacious and clean) on the Soane and Canal Central in Burgundy. I enjoyed it and look forward to doing it again some day, but don't let anyone tell you that tieing up in the locks is always easy.

shanart

Sorry! We are discussing a small barge with a captain, food and drinks provided that would hold a small group, possibly 10- 20. I have read the older posts, but I was hoping someone had been in the last year or so. Thanks, Sharon