Took a barge cruise through Burgundy via Abercrombie and Kent in 2001 (right after 9/11.) Spouse says this is his favorite trip of all time--very peaceful, beautiful area and away from the horrible world events. Barging is a very different "cruise" experience from ocean or river cruisers. Barges are compact and do not have the amenities of a larger ship. But they are set up nicely and we had phenomenal dining (French chef on board.) It is a slow paced, intimate experience.
Our barge was set up for 22, but everyone but 8 of us cancelled after 9/11. Since then, the barge companies have stepped up the game and reconfigured many of the barges to offer much larger cabins and fewer cruisers per barge. Had a phenomenal tour guide, Patrice Bedert, who we'd love to engage again but cannot locate (worked for the company Continental Waterways, who ran the barge "L'Abercrombie.") We look forward to other barging experiences in the Loire, Champagne and Alsace Lorraine. I'd look at the "Barge Lady " website to compare multiple companies, multiple price points as well. A friend of mine used French Country Waterways and had high praise for that company as well so we'd definitely consider them in the future.
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Hello l am Patrice thé guide le thé abercrombie barge. Tank you for thé comment. If you need a guide in France again call me l will be pleased to guide you again !