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Waterway Travel: Hotel Barge ‘Renaissance’ On The Canal de Briare In France

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European Waterways – Luxury hotel barge Renaissance has been designed to carry 8 guests in ultimate luxury along the Canal de Briare, France’s oldest canal, completed in 1642 and steeped in history on a cruise route that features elegant châteaux, small countryside villages and the famed wine-growing region of Sancerre.

She is a very spacious hotel barge and the beautifully appointed saloon with its wooden beams, classic dining furniture and artwork, invokes the atmosphere of a classic French manor house. The comfortable leather sofas and hand-built bar where you can enjoy your pre-dinner aperitif, add to the feeling of onboard opulence. The ‘Renaissance mood’ extends to the four very generously sized twin- or double-bedded bedroom suites, (approx. average 250sq ft including en suite), each one fully air-conditioned and complemented by a large en suite shower room.

Outside, the large forward deck includes a covered roof extension with a circular table for alfresco dining, comfortable hardwood sun loungers and a heated spa pool. With her refined onboard ambience, Renaissance is the perfect vessel on which to cruise a historic canal and experience the splendour of landmarks en route, including Gustav’s Eiffels’s aqueduct across the mighty River Loire.

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS:

  • – Visit the “time capsule” studio home of 19th century artist Rosa Bonheur and lunch in her salon
  • – Tour of the privately-owned Château de La Bussière, including a cooking demonstration using seasonal produce from the gardens
  • – 7-lock flight at Rogny-Les-Sept-Ecluses, a national historic monument – Cruise across the aqueduct at Briare, built by Gustave Eiffel over the River Loire
  • – Private wine tasting at the renowned Sancerre winery of La Perriere – Excellent opportunities for walking and biking. Biking Plus option available

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2022 Walks: Den Bosch In Southern Netherlands

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‘S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) is a medieval town full of historic buildings, museums, independent shops and cool cafés and restaurants. Come with us on this Netherlands 4K walking tour and discover not only the medieval architecture but how Den Bosch cafe life is alive and vibrant. Enjoy the city centre walk through ‘S-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) showing the towns street life. You can also see what the s-Hertogenbosch/Den Bosch weather is like in the late summer and Autumn.

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Views: Boat Tour On The Canals Of Bruges, Belgium

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Bruges, the capital of West Flanders in northwest Belgium, is distinguished by its canals, cobbled streets and medieval buildings. Its port, Zeebrugge, is an important center for fishing and European trade. In the city center’s Burg square, the 14th-century Stadhuis (City Hall) has an ornate carved ceiling. Nearby, Markt square features a 13th-century belfry with a 47-bell carillon and 83m tower with panoramic views.

The canals have for centuries been the veins of the city, winding through Bruges and treating you to another magnificent view around every bend. Take a stroll or a boat trip and discover secret gardens, romantic bridges and medieval facades reflected in the water. Veiled in mist, a family of swans floating past: time stands still on the canals.

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Views: 2022 Vogalonga Festival In Venice, Italy

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The Vogalonga is a non-competitive celebration for all rowers. This peaceful protest against wave damage caused by motor boats, and lagoon degeneration, brings together Venetians and enthusiasts from around the world.

The naval review Vogalonga is held, yearly, in Venice on the  Pentecost  Day. The Vogalonga which started in 1975 by the local rowing clubs as a protest against the wash and the waves created by the ever increasing number of motor boats in the city and the lagoon. More than 400 boats in various kinds and sizes from 50 Venice’s clubs and private boats from all over the world participate in this wonderful event.

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Walking Tour: Giethoorn In The Netherlands (4K)

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Giethoorn is located in National Park Weerribben-Wieden, is an idyllic village in Overijssel where countless thatched farms have been built on small peat islands connected by over 170 small wooden bridges.

– What is there to do in Giethoorn? In Giethoorn, a typically Dutch village in Overijssel, you can perfectly see how the Dutch love to live with and on the water. In an environment full of lakes, reed beds and forests lies this picturesque village with its many handsome farms with thatched roofs and characteristic wooden bridges.

– Giethoorn was established as a settlement of peat harvesters. Peat cutting created ponds and lakes, and people built houses on the islands between them. As a result, access was only possible by bridge or using traditional Giethoorn boats, so-called punters – narrow boats pushed along using a long pole by a punteraar.

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Engineering: Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City, Kuwait

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In this city almost every resident has their own beach access on a lagoon that leads directly into the sea. But constructing such a city meant overcoming tremendous engineering problems.

Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City is a city in Khiran Kuwait built with canals forming 200 kilometres (120 mi) of artificial shoreline. The city houses up to 250,000 residents.[1][2] The city was inaugurated in mid 2016.[3][4] The artificial islands that make up the area are unusual because they were built excavating large channels in desert land rather than using reclaimed land. The city is considered a pioneering project in the region due to its environmentally sustainable construction techniques.[5][6]

The first phase of the project was opened to the sea in 2004.[5] The multi-billion dollar development is within a 25 year construction period with ten phases.[1] Sabah Al Ahmad Sea City is the first urban area in Kuwait built entirely by the private sector.

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Evening Walks: Canals & Streets Of Amsterdam

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The Canal District (Dutch: Grachtengordel) is the famous 17th-century district surrounding the Binnenstad of Amsterdam. The whole district is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique cultural and historical value, and its property values are among the highest of the country.

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Spring 2022 Walks: Canals And Streets Of Venice (4K)

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Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Video timeline: 0:00:00​ – Intro 0:00:47​ – RIALTO BRIDGE 0:04:03​ – RIALTO VAPORETTO STOP 0:04:39 – CALLE LARGA MAZZINI 0:05:28 – CAMPO S. SALVADOR 0:06:06​ – CALLE DELLE ACQUE 0:09:02​ – MARZARIA DEL CAPITELLO 0:10:29​ – PONTE DEI BARETERI 0:11:13​ – MARZARIA S. ZULIAN 0:12:50​ – CHIESA DI SAN ZULIAN 0:14:08 – CAMPO DE LA GUERRA

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City Tours: The Canals Of Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Amsterdam, capital of the Netherlands, has more than 100 kilometers of grachten, about 90 islands and 1,500 bridges. The three main canals, dug in the 17th century during the Dutch Golden Age, form concentric belts around the city, known as the Grachtengordel. Alongside the main canals are 1550 monumental buildings.

Video timeline: 01 intro, :41 boat tours, 5:20 canal map, 6:16 Singel, 7:15 Brouwersgracht, 8:02 Herengracht, 8:56 Keizersgracht, 9:16 Reguliersgracht, 9:29 Prinsengracht, 10:03 Spiegelgracht, 10:25 Lijnbaansgracht, 10:58 Vijzelsttraat, 12:46 Prinsengracht, 13:19 canal boat tour

One of the most enjoyable things to do in Amsterdam is wander along the beautiful canals, which are lined with picturesque, historic buildings and have an endless variety of boats of all shapes, size, variety and function going by.

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Walking Tours: San Polo District In Venice, Italy (4K)

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Venice, the capital of northern Italy’s Veneto region, is built on more than 100 small islands in a lagoon in the Adriatic Sea. It has no roads, just canals – including the Grand Canal thoroughfare – lined with Renaissance and Gothic palaces. The central square, Piazza San Marco, contains St. Mark’s Basilica, which is tiled with Byzantine mosaics, and the Campanile bell tower offering views of the city’s red roofs.

Video timeline: 0:00:00​ – Intro 0:02:02 – CAMPO ERBERIA 0:05:10​ – RUGA VECCHIA S. GIOVANNI 0:06:30​ – C. DELLA MADONNA 0:07:42​ – RIVA DEL VIN 0:08:34​ – RIALTO BRIDGE 0:16:44​ – CAMPO S. BORTOLOMIO 0:18:31​ – GRAND CANAL 0:21:18​ – PONTE DE L’OGIO 0:22:13​ – SALIZADA S. GIOVANNI GRISOSTOM 0:23:02​ – CORTE DEL TEATRO 0:24:48 – CORTE SECONDA DEL MILION 0:25:46​ – CALLE SCALETA 0:27:08​ – CALLE CARMINATI 0:27:46​ – CAMPO SAN LIO 0:28:40​ – SALIZADA S. LIO 0:30:52​ – CALLE DEL MONDO NOVO 0:32:37​ – CAMPO SANTA MARIA FORMOSA 0:34:56​ – CAMPIELLO QUERINI STAMPALIA 0:36:04​ – FONDAMENTA DEL REMEDIO 0:37:06​ – PONTE DEL REMEDIO