We have spent 1 month cruising in
France on an old 1927 Dutch Barge, and another month on cruisers in
France and
Italy. We got to know a few friends who lived aboard, and it seems France is an excellent place to base out of, as
mooring costs are small compared to the States (some are free, even with power and
water if you are a transient, as the towns like the tourism). At Port Arsenal in Paris, there are usually a few barges
for sale, and there are other sites online to check. We loved that barging life, great
food, sites, and wonderful people. Enjoy!!! Between the canals and rivers, you can get all over
Europe from France. Lynn and Mark