It’s not an easy job, they work up to 100 hours a week for 25 weeks of the year and undertake essential maintenance when the boat isn’t touring either on the Burgundy Canal or in Champagne.
The view from onboard a barge is never the same from day to day. There’s always somewhere new and something different to discover; from stunning places to walk and cycle to things to see and do, places to eat and even where the best boulangeries are for delicious baguettes and croissants.
For those considering a dream life in France Jason advises “Living on a boat is not for everyone that's for sure, however life on water is very calming, especially the canals and waterways of France. Living in the heart of Burgundy means we enjoy all that France has to offer, which is a huge amount, and yet we feel privileged to be able to do so on a luxury hotel barge. We have invested heavily in the Who Knows and in return she has given us a marvellous home and business and to be able to share this with guests is really amazing”
Their philosophy is that a trip with them is to see “France as it Should be Seen!“…
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Dawn's dreamy souffle delights guests