http://www.thingstoexperience.com Mon, 09 Jun 2008 03:27:02 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.thingstoexperience.com/things/historical/canal-boating-through-france/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canal-boating-through-france http://www.thingstoexperience.com/things/historical/canal-boating-through-france/#comments Thu, 18 Oct 2007 09:37:08 +0000 Experience http://www.thingstoexperience.com/things/historical/canal-boating-through-france/
Explore the French countryside from your very own canal boat. A canal boat tour is a relaxing and romantic way to discover the charm and mystery of the hidden France.

You can choose to self drive or rent a fully crewed barge. Either way you have the pick of over 10,000 kilometres of sheltered waterways that wind though an amazing array of different regions and landscapes. Cruise through the peaceful countryside, past tempting vineyards and historic villages where tiny medieval churches, ancient castles, exotic markets and small local restaurants will offer you an endless stream of new experiences and delights.

Canal boats travel at a leisurely and relaxing pace of 5 kilometres ( 3 miles) per hour. However half the fun of canal boating is getting off the boat to explore the little towns and other attractions in the surrounding area on foot or by bicycle.

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For an extraordinary adventure, go where eagles dare and try a tandem paraglide flight high above the Chamonix valley in the French Alps. Its an exciting and thrilling experience but at the same time incredibly relaxing and a wonderful way to enjoy the staggering beauty of the mountains. With big thermals, soaring eagles, dramatic glaciers and high mountain peaks the Chamonix valley is one of the best flying areas in the world.

Flying with a professional paraglide instructor a tandem paraglide is open to everyone of all ages. The take off is usually a matter of running for a few steps before the wind inflates the wing and you gently float off the mountain side. Landing is similarly easy requiring just a few steps and is usually a very gentle affair.

One of the reasons people fly in the Chamonix valley is to be near the huge mountains. Mt Blanc rises above them all at 4810m (15,780 feet). And for the “ultimate” French Alps paragliding experience try a paraglide from the snow capped summit of Mt Blanc. Get yourself a mountain guide and an expert paragliding pilot for a tandem jump. You’ll also need good weather. To climb Mt Blanc with a paraglider takes a great deal of effort but the experience is extremely rewarding.

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