b"MS MADELEINELUXURY CRUISING ON THE WATERWAYS OF FRANCEOur barges were built with you in mind. There's no sense of being 'just one of the crowd' on a barge cruise, with a small number of guests, no more than 22 on each sailing, and a dedicated and efficient crew to see to your every need. While this gives your holiday an intimate feel, as if you're sharingFOOD ON BOARDthe experience with friends, not strangers, it doesn't mean you can't enjoy a little 'me' time. Other facilities on board include a free bar and a restaurant serving three meals a Small yet perfectly formed, each barge features a terraceday. Each barge is staffed by a friendly English-speaking crew, on-hand 24/7 to make sure you have everything you need and to share some fascinating stories about the with loungers and a hot tub. On the deck below is thewaterways themselves. spacious restaurant and a separate lounge area, where you can enjoy a drink from the bar throughout the day and wellFrance is a food-lover's paradise, and no holiday here would be complete without into the evening. Your cabin is your own personal place ofexploring the culture surrounding some of Europe's most celebrated - and best-loved retreat and you can stay connected with the outside world- produce. And good gastronomy doesn't stop once you're back on board. Locally-via the on-board Wi-Fi system. sourced ingredients are deftly transformed into course after course of sumptuous dishes, all accompanied by wines grown, harvested, fermented and bottled in the areas we sail through.MS RAYMONDE104 105"