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The Lock-Keeper Blog
The Lock-Keeper has gone viral! Every few weeks we will be blogging about the Hotel barging experience; From the history of our hotel barges to some of the off the beaten track excursions we visit. Intrigued? Then read on...
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16th May 2017
We are sure that the cooks amongst you have often used Parmesan cheese in your recipes, perhaps in the béchamel sauce on top of a homemade lasagne, or crumbled onto a green salad to give it an extra dimension. Chef Andrea, the talented chef on our small river cruiser La Bella Vita, certainly makes great use of this flavoursome cheese and has passed on some interesting facts that may be new to you.
15th May 2017
We are expanding our excursion and on-board barge options to include more immersive activities that meet travellers’ rising demand for experiential holidays. Highly personalised experiences include an exclusive tour of a castle garden in Scotland, led by the head gardener – and often, the “lady of the house” herself
15th May 2017
There are some scenes which, although tucked away in the anonymous folds of the French countryside, millions of people worldwide, particularly art lovers, would instantly recognise. The lily pond spanned by a bridge at Giverny, or the Gothic church at Auvers-sur-Oise, van Gogh’s final resting place. And passengers get the chance to visit these iconic places on our Classic Cruise en route to Paris aboard the hotel barge Panache.
12th Apr 2017
The Alsatian city of Strasbourg – whose name literally means ‘town at the crossing of roads’ – lies at a fascinating juncture between old and new, German and French. It is of course famous for its colossal Gothic cathedral, but also as the seat of the European Parliament, while its half-timbered German merchant dwellings sit next to elegant French townhouses.
12th Apr 2017
One of the great things about our classic cruise through Burgundy on the hotel barge Finesse is that it offers you the chance to explore some of the region’s fascinating historical towns, which boast a rich and proud past. One such visit is a visit to Autun, a town in southern Burgundy that nestles at the foot of the Morvan hills.
12th Apr 2017
As in so many countries around the world, in France Easter is an important time of year. Families get together and some classic, traditional recipes are cooked that everyone can enjoy. One such recipe is Le Gigot d’Agneau, a succulent roasted leg of new season lamb, largely regarded as a symbol of Spring.
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