Floating Through France: Life Between Locks on the Canal du Midi

by Barbara J. Euser (Editor)

Many tourists' trips to France are dominated by that country's cosmopolitan capital; Floating Through France reveals a rural side of France that is seen less often, but is just as compelling as Paris's urban excitement. The essays in this collection explore the areas surrounding the unique, picturesque Canal du Midi. The oldest functioning canal in Europe, the Canal du Midi started out as a shortcut for bustling commerce in the 17th century and is now a United Nations World Heritage site and one of the most beautiful, evocative features of the French countryside. Featuring essays from notables such as Linda Watanabe McFerrin, Larry Habegger, and Joanna Biggar, as well as up-and-comers, and poetry and photo-sketches, Floating Through France is perfect for those traveling to France or those who just want to feel like they're there.

Genres: Travel, France

200 pages, Paperback

First published April 11, 2006

Reviews

[Lorraine · Rating 4 out of 5]

We have gone down the Canal du Midi on a barge so I was keenly interested in reading this collection of vignettes from a group of writers who also traveled by barge on the canal.

[genn · Rating 3 out of 5]

catching up on southern france and the canal for my trip. easy to read, interesting set up of different chapters by different female writers.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read of short stories by women writers cruising thru the Canal du Midi in southern France.

[Norma Bush · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art and travel together -- what could be better.