I’ve hosted barge cruises for the past four years now.\u00a0In 2015, I hosted a canal cruise from Arles-to-Sete trip on the Anne-Marie. These photos will give you a taste of what to expect, along with posts below that detail each day of our trip. All of CroisiEurope’s barges are practically identical in layout and offerings.<\/p>\n

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From Hungary, Cruise Director Zoltan welcoming us aboard and explaining some of what we would see in the coming days. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

CroisiEurope’s\u00a0barges are custom-built for hotel barging, as opposed to being modified from cargo barges. Anne-Marie\u00a0features bicycles, included excursions,\u00a0 jacuzzis, and complimentary WiFi that actually worked well \u2014 and the all-important open bar.<\/p>\n

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Our living room, with access to the outdoor decks. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n

Our Stateroom on Anne-Marie<\/h2>\n
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Two beds that could be placed\u00a0together. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
Staterooms are down one deck from the living room and bar, cozy,\u00a0measuring 110-square-feet, and\u00a0exceptionally well-configured, with plenty of space for storage.\u00a0Knowing that the staterooms were small before boarding Anne-Marie, I found that the cabin exceeded my expectations.<\/p>\n
The staterooms featured smartly designed storage in the headboards of the twin-bed configured staterooms, as well as a small closet for hanging clothes and storage of suitcases underneath the beds. I was pleased to see the bathroom had plenty of storage, in a smartly configured drawer beneath the sink, and that the shower was large enough to accommodate all of my 6’5″ body, even with the glass doors closed and elbows extended when washing my hair.<\/p>\n
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Smart storage at the head of the bed. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
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The shower was large enough for me at 6’5″. \u00a0\u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
Dinner On Anne-Marie<\/h2>\n
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The dining room. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
Dinner is served course-by-course, beginning with an amuse-bouche<\/em>, followed by a starter, then the main course, then cheese, then dessert \u2014 all complemented by complimentary wines from the region, which just so happens to be the largest wine-producing region in France. We enjoyed C\u00f4te du Rh\u00f4ne, Proven\u00e7al Ros\u00e9 as well as Chablis and Chardonnay, along with other wines on our voyage.<\/p>\n
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Ready for dinner. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
For those with food allergies or food preferences, the galley can be flexible, serving alternative dishes. Bottled water was at our table, both sparkling and still. Specialty coffees and soft drinks, as well as spirits and beer, were all available at no extra charge.<\/p>\n
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The dining room on Anne-Marie. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
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Rabbit, tasted like chicken, on Anne-Marie. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
The Cheese Plates<\/h2>\n
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We had two cheeses for lunch and two for dinner. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
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More cheese. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n
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Cheese and wine. \u00a9 2015 Ralph Grizzle<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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NOTE: OUR ITINERARY IS IN REVERSE, BEGINNING IN LAGARDE<\/h3>\n

DAY 1: STRASBOURG<\/h3>\n
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we\u2019ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we\u2019ll enjoy dinner followed by a panoramic boat tour<\/strong> of Strasbourg.<\/p>\n
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Alsace By Barge: April 8-14, 2022<\/h1>\n
In April of 2022, we\u2019re combining beautiful scenery with a relaxed barge trip through Alsace. Join River Cruise Advisor\u2019s Ralph Grizzle and only 20 others, for a seven-day adventure through one of the most beautiful regions of France.<\/p>\n

Alsace By Barge: April 8-14, 2022<\/h1>\nIn April of 2022, we\u2019re combining beautiful scenery with a relaxed barge trip through Alsace. Join River Cruise Advisor\u2019s Ralph Grizzle and only 20 others, for a seven-day adventure through one of the most beautiful regions of France.<\/p>\n

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NOTE: OUR ITINERARY IS IN REVERSE, BEGINNING IN LAGARDE<\/h3>\n

DAY 1: STRASBOURG<\/h3>\nPassengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we\u2019ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we\u2019ll enjoy dinner followed by a panoramic boat tour<\/strong> of Strasbourg.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

Alsace By Barge: April 8-14, 2022<\/h1>\n
In April of 2022, we\u2019re combining beautiful scenery with a relaxed barge trip through Alsace. Join River Cruise Advisor\u2019s Ralph Grizzle and only 20 others, for a seven-day adventure through one of the most beautiful regions of France.<\/p>\n

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DAY 1: STRASBOURG<\/h3>\n
Passengers are welcome to board our ship at 6 p.m. After comfortably settling into your cabins, we\u2019ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. Tonight we\u2019ll enjoy dinner followed by a panoramic boat tour<\/strong> of Strasbourg.<\/p>\n
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