French waterways adapted to a gastronomic stay
For many years, France has been renowned worldwide for its cuisine and gastronomic specialties. These vary from one region to another, so the choice is wide and there is something for everyone! And to discover them, the best way is to go there. Especially since many French regions have canals and waterways that allow you to discover their traditional recipes and their heritage boat or barge without a license. Alsace, Burgundy, Brittany, Aquitaine ... here are some destinations for a river cruise where the gluttony mixes perfectly with the holidays and visits to natural, historical and cultural sites.
Combining tasty pleasure and discovering a region
When going somewhere for holidays or weekends, it is always interesting to taste local specialties and products to taste new dishes ... and have fun! In France, each region has its culinary traditions and it's not just about cheeses! Savory and sweet specialties are not the same in Brittany as in the Ardennes or Camargue. Going on a gourmet stay aboard a barge or a boat without a license, you will enjoy your stopovers to savor local products and local gastronomy. It is also part of the heritage of a region. And we must recognize that after a walk, a hike or a visit to a monument, it is always nice to treat yourself to a little sweetness or to get some strength by eating a good meal! In addition, this activity appeals to everyone, young and old, so it is perfect for a family river cruise, as a couple or with friends.
Our selection of destinations for a gourmet river cruise
Are you interested in a fluvial and gastronomic stay in France? Our team presents you some ideal destinations to discover local culinary specialties and the beauty of a region:
- Aquitaine with its foie gras, cheeses (Petit Basque, Rocamadour and Ossau Iraty for example), Espelette pepper, cannelés, Pastis Landais, famous Basque chicken, pudding and duck confit.
- Alsace and its pretzels, its gingerbread, Flammekueche, its famous sauerkraut, its Baeckeoffe, its beers and its delicious plum pies.
- Burgundy with its cheeses, including Brillat Savarin and Chaource, its legendary beef Bourguignon, coq au vin, snails, poultry from Bresse, gougères and wines (Chablis, Côte-de-Nuits, Mâconnais, Côtes- de-Beaune ... etc.).
- The Camargue and its Gardiane de bull, its rice, its anchoïade, its fougasse, its Agriade Saint-Gilles, its broufade and the sausage of Arles.
- Brittany and far Breton broth, kouign-amann, buckwheat or buckwheat cakes, cider, Guémené andouille sausage, oysters and small salted butter caramels.
Regions that are part of the destinations we offer for a river cruise. So do not wait anymore to consult the itineraries imagined by our team!