I signed up and paid for this tour when other members from VBC signed up. Since, they have opted to take the 2-week bike/barge trip prior to this one so canceled this tour. It’s a great tour but I am reluctant to travel to Paris by myself. I wanted to send this out to see if someone may want to take my place. Here are some details. There are 2 spots open: 1 female and 1 male.
Several VBC members have done a lot of these tours. I have done one. You can’t go wrong with the quality of the tour and the cost. It’s very reasonable.
Details:
7-Day Paris - Montargis Bike & Barge Tour
July 7-14, 2018
Total Cost: $1,750 (Transportation to and from Europe not included)
You can also find the itinerary on the website: Pegasus bike tours.
Tour Leaders: Ralph Nussbaum & Francien van der Lee Tour
Rating: Easy/Intermediate
BRIEF OVERVIEW:
After running two very successful Bike and Barge Tours in Holland in 2014 and again in 2017, Ralph & Carol are branching out. This is the second of two 2018 Bike and Barge Tours in France. Francien, who we got to know in 2014 will again be our outstanding guide. She has now led 5 tours for us and she has picked out this wonderful tour in France. Both of these tours are limited to only 18 participants (plus Ralph & Carol), as that is all the Fleur, our floating barge hotel will hold. This tour starts right in the heart of Paris, where you find the Fleur not far from the Notre Dame. We follow the Seine in southerly (upstream) direction. This region has a rich, royal history and the castle of Fontainebleau is a magnificent example of this past. Just as impressive are the royal gardens, which the French kings had their royal architects lay out for them. The perfectly symmetrical gardens are a fine example. We cruise the woods of Fontainebleau heading for the artists’ village Barbizon. From there we follow the Seine up to Moret-sur-Loing, a cozy village on the banks of the Loing. From there we follow the canal du centre to the beautiful medieval towns Ferrieres and Chateau-Landon. Our final destination is Montargis, a picturesque town with beautiful little canals. THE BARGE: The Fleur is a comfortable passenger barge with a charming appearance. She is 128 feet long and 16 feet wide and is tailor-made to the narrow French channels and locks. The cabins are small compared to a hotel room but very practical. The Fleur is a two-story barge. The saloon, a spacious sitting area, a nice bar and a sun deck are on the upper deck. On the lower deck, the Fleur has 10 guest cabins for two persons (no bunk beds), all with private shower and toilet as well as a hairdryer and a safe. The barge is fully air conditioned. The price for the tour reflects this upgraded barge travelling through France (generally more expensive than the Netherlands. (More pictures of the Fleur on the last page.)
WHAT’S INCLUDED: 8 days/7 nights, breakfast, packed lunch, 6 x dinner (3 course gourmet), entrance fees to museums and other attractions as described in the itinerary. In addition, each of us will have the free use of a high end 11 speed hybrid bike equipped with a lock and nice pannier, so there is no need to bring your bike with you. (We even provide a helmet and water bottle!)
COMPLETE ITINERARY ON THE WEBSITE
Check out the website: www.pegasusbiketours.com. Even if you are not interested in this tour you should check out their tours for 2019 (2018 is full). 2019 includes Central California, Eastern Washington, OMAK (Washington), Europe Bike & Barge tours, Central Idaho and Western Colorado. Registration opens in October and registrants are selected by lottery.
Please email me if you are interested. Check it out on the website first.
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