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Cruising Through Burgundy: Gabe Saglie Discovers the Art of Hotel Barging - As Seen on KTLA 5
Step aboard for a truly unique journey through the heart of France. In this KTLA 5 News segment, travel expert Gabe Saglie experiences the elegance and charm of a hotel barge cruise with European Waterways.
If you’ve ever dreamt of exploring France at a slower, more luxurious pace, barge cruising offers an unforgettable way to travel. In a recent KTLA 5 News feature, American travel expert Gabe Saglie stepped aboard L’Impressionniste, one of our elegant hotel barges, for a first-hand look at the European Waterways experience.
Filmed in the stunning region of Burgundy, the segment showcases the very best of barge cruising – from five-star service and exquisite fine dining to private, tailor-made excursions you simply won’t find on larger vessels. With a relaxed pace and an intimate atmosphere, hotel barging allows guests to truly immerse themselves in the beauty, culture, and cuisine of rural France.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveller or new to river cruising, this segment is the perfect introduction to hotel barging—and why it’s gaining popularity among those seeking something truly different.
Watch the video above and get inspired to slow down, unwind, and experience France like never before.
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