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The Lock-Keeper Blog

Chef’s Recipe: A Different Stuffing for Turkey 19th Dec 2016

Christmas is fast approaching, so here is a different recipe for turkey stuffing from one of our barge chefs using some fine ingredients from various regions of France.

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Free Weekend in Luxury Paris Hotel 6th Dec 2016

We are offering a free weekend at the 4-star Hotel Westminster in central Paris for guests who charter luxury hotel barge Renaissance in 2017. The 2-night hotel stay includes breakfast and can be used either pre- or post-cruise.  This offer applies to new bookings only and can be combined with other current specials on Renaissance.

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An Experience to Savour: Bouchard Père et Fils and Château de Beaune 29th Nov 2016

If we had to single out just one excursion on our hotel barge tours as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, it would have to be the visit to the renowned Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils in Beaune, the pearl at the centre of our cruise aboard hotel barge L'Impressionniste in Burgundy.  

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Château de Sully-sur-Loire: An Historic Fairytale Fortress for All the Family 28th Nov 2016

Some of France’s most famous historic figures, as well as popular fairy-tales such as Beauty and the Beast and The Hunchback of Notre Dame, were linked with the romantic environs of France. On our family cruise aboard hotel barge Renaissance, the little ones will be thrilled to visit a real-life fairytale fortress - the Château de Sully-sur-Loire - while the grown-ups will discover its connection with ‘The Maid of Orleans’, Joan of Arc.

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Wine and Cheese: A Very French Pairing 27th Nov 2016

On any of our hotel barge cruises, one of the wonderful ways you get to experience the best of your cruising region is through the gastronomy. Our barge chefs and sommeliers know the characteristics of the local wines and cheeses they serve and how best to pair the two together.  

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Feast your eyes on the new Culinary Cruise 11th Nov 2016

We have recently launched a new Culinary themed cruise aboard the elegant hotel barge Enchanté through the Southwest of France. While meandering the Canal du Midi, guests will be spoiled with an array of culinary delights during the 6-night itinerary. 

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