Originally Posted by
JimHatfield
Heading home now from Paris. Near Ch DeGaulle in CizizenM hotel, a new high tech concept with ultramodern rooms, huge king bed, rain forest showers, AC, wifi, movies, etc., all for 110E - a welcome relief after several days in cramped, fetid quarters near Notre Dame.
The bike and barge trip was terrific! beautiful scenery, food, comfort, and compaionshiip. We were a group of ten from Chicago's Western suburbs. Others from New York, Minnesota, Australia, and New Zealand. Age range from 40s to 80s with most in 60s.
Total biking mileage about 180 miles over six days. Several of us stayed on the boat one or more days. I recommend staying aboard at least one day to enjoy the thrill of floating through vineyards to the sound of Vivaldi or Mahler.
What boat were you on?
My wife opted to stay on board a couple of days and enjoy the cruise down the river. She absolutely fell in love with river cruising.
As mentioned before, we sailed down the Seine and the Loing rivers from Paris to Montargis. The stated ride distances were on average 40 km per day, although I think that was a daily low as opposed to average as our guide had never done that trip before and she got lost a lot.
It's not like there is a riverside trail to follow like there is along the Danube.
It was a great trip regardless. Looking forward to a complete report and pictures.