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Bare Barging in Burgundy Boating Exploring Wining and Dining
Author: Erasmus Kloman

When Erasmus Kloman and his family chartered a barge and piloted it themselves down along the lovely Burgundy and Nivernais canals in France, a delightful adventure awaited them. — Ras and his wife had taken two previous barge trips before this one, both in floating hotel barges, with the amenities, staff, and higher prices associated. Now they w... more »ere ready to venture out on their own and convinced their daughter and her family to join them on a “bare barge,” which they piloted themselves.

Their son-in-law enjoyed the challenge of guiding the barge along the waterways; the granddaughters enjoyed handling the lines and helping to maneuver the 67 locks on the route; and Sue and her daughter enjoyed their not-too-demanding culinary roles, shopping for breakfast and picnic lunch on board and selecting the most promising restaurants for dinner in the small villages where they tied up for the night. Best of all, they all agree, was the rare opportunity to spend unhurried time in conversing, exploring the countryside, and wining and dining together.

Now you can enjoy Ras’s lyrical descriptions of this romantic form of travel through one of France’s richest cultural and historical regions. First, you’ll learn how the trip was planned and the route plotted, how they decided on the bare barge and where they rented it, some practical tips about boating and the kind of costs you can expect. Then you’ll journey back into the unique history of Burgundy and discover how it might well have been the ruling region of France.

With your trip planned and history learned, you’ll be ready to embark on the day-to-day account of the Kloman’s trip -- from St-Florentin to Chitry-les-Mines in a week. Enjoy each town they passed by, the locks (and lockkeepers) they encountered, the restaurants they ate in and some of the favorite recipes they gathered from them. You’ll be introduced to the culinary treats of the region -- from Burgundy Beef, to cheeses, escargots, mustards; and, of course, the wines.

While the rest of the family was piloting the barge, Ras spent his time drawing and painting, so the book is illustrated with his beautiful pen and ink washes to help you “see” the sights as he did. Also included are a list of sites worth a visit, restaurants and hotels, emergency numbers, a bibliography of travel guides, charter companies, and practical travel advice..

For adventurous travelers who like boating, good eating, the French countryside, and history -- this practical and lyrical guide to bare barging -- piloting your own barge -- takes you on a delightful voyage to some of the most beautiful waterways of France.

ISBN-13: 9781892123404
ISBN-10: 1892123401
Publication Date: 4/1/2001
Pages: 115
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Publisher: Capital Books
Book Type: Hardcover
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Pat W. (3ladybug) reviewed Bare Barging in Burgundy: Boating, Exploring, Wining and Dining on 6/9/2015 + 531 more book reviews

A delightful read that shares the scenery, history of the Burgundy region of France. The Kloman family takes an adventure aboard a barge through Burgundy. Much history of the region, knowledge of wines, stories of the families' travel in Burgundy. Some recipes within book; a very informative book with knowledge for anyone wanting to travel to this area, or just to learn about this region of France. *****

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