C’est la Vie
France, Upper Loire
Cruise Along the Canal de Briare and Canal du Loing
Owned and managed by barging veterans Deb and Olivier Megret along with son and Captain Tom Megret, their expertise is apparent upon boarding the C’est la Vie.
This handsome barge welcomes guests to four of the most spacious and luxuriously-appointed cabins on the canals, a wonderful amenity for those to whom personal space is paramount. A newly refurbished salon ensures hours of comfortable socializing with friends both old and new.
Outdoor living is equally as exquisite. While relaxing on the expansive teak deck, guests are pampered by the attentive crew, perhaps while savoring a glass of wine from the well-stocked cellar. Active pursuits such as bicycling and strolling along the canal’s towpath are the perfect way to explore the region’s natural beauty.
Culinary delights reveal the region’s abundance of food and wine; locally-produced vintages, many from the celebrated vineyards of Sancerre, are perfectly paired with seasonally inspired gourmet cuisine. Guided excursions to the area’s attractions and antiquities encourage guests to explore the Upper Loire’s best sights and scenes.