34

 Taste the True Burgundy on Your French Barge Cruise   Travel & Tourism It is impossible to visit France and not be enchanted by its wonderful cuisine. For the French, food is a way of life; meals are far more than just a time to eat, but a time to gather, exchange views and enjoy the pleasure of well prepared food together. For this reason a meal in France cannot be rushed. Expect a leisurely aperitif – perhaps accompanied by a taste bud-tantalising amuse bouche – to lead into an excellent three- or four-course meal complete with wine and cheese. Visitors enjoying a French barge cruise will find that the pace of a meal mirrors the gentle flow of the water below them, and the wine at their table. Food is part of the culture in France, and eating it is a leisurely exploration of the land itself. The Taste of Burgundy In order to really say that you have ‘explored’ the beautiful region of Burgundy on your French barge cruise, you must spend as much time sampling its glorious, rich di