LUXURY HOTEL BARGES - FRANCE

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All-inclusive Luxury Hotel Barge Canal Cruises on scenic French waterways.

OUR HOTEL BARGE SELECTION - We have vessels available for 4 to up to 24 passengers with cabin sizes varying from cozy and compact to ultra-deluxe staterooms comparable to top hotel rooms. Our crews are trained to provide the highest levels of service whilst making you feel totally at home. Our office staff will equally guide you effortlessly through the process of booking the holiday of a lifetime.

Discover the fascinating world of barging - Our Hotel Barge canal cruises gently introduce you to some of Europe’s finest scenery, fascinating history and local culture – from the picturesque vineyards of Burgundy to the spectacular sun-drenched waterways of the South of France to the beautiful Alsace region to the serenity of the Loire Valley.

THE EXPERIENCE

Enjoy the pampering, the food, the wine, the sightseeing, the hospitality and lots more. Explore the very heart and soul of the country in a way that only a French barge river cruise vacation can offer.
A canal barge experience is a holiday with casual elegance and comfort.
As a hotel barge partner, we also provide comprehensive service for your creative incentive for your organisation or Family reunion. Specially tailored programs for family occasions or corporate groups are available on request - Wine, golf or gastronomic-themed cruises are available.

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Hotel Barge Rosa

Bordeaux and Gascogne regions

Rosa also featured with Anjodi in the successful television series, Rick Stein’s French Odyssey and you are sure to enjoy your own personal ‘odyssey’ through this colourful, captivating part of southwest France.

Tour of the famous Saint Émilion
Wine, cheese and Armagnac tastings
Visit the renowned Château Bellevue la Fôret
Visit to Château de Goudourville
Guided tour and private tasting of local Armagnac
Visit Moissac and its UNESCO classified abbey

Hotel Barge Anjodi

Canal Du Midi

Anjodi is a very well-known hotel barge having achieved ‘film star’ status with many appearances in the television series Rick Stein’s French Odyssey, when she carried the eponymous chef on a voyage of culinary discovery through Southern France.

Private wine tasting at the beautiful Château Pech-Celeyran
See the spectacular hilltop village of Minerve
View the Pyrenees mountains across the vineyards
Tour Carcassonne – the most complete medieval fortified city in existence

Hotel Barge Athos

Canal Du midi

Athos is one of the most traditional hotel barges cruising the Canal du Midi and her welcoming onboard ambience will make your gentle voyage through the Languedoc landscape truly memorable.

Tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne
Tour and tasting of Minervois winery
Organic Olive Tasting at L’Oulibo
Cruise the natural have of the “Petit Camargue”
Tour and tasting of Noilly Prat vermouth distillery

Hotel Barge Enchanté

Canal Du Midi

Enchanté is a hotel barge that offers an alluring blend of luxury and modernity. She is a vessel that will charm any discerning traveller on her sedate journey through the Midi countryside.

Private winery tour and tasting of fine Minervois wines
Visit an olive oil press of the famous Lucques olives
Visit Lagrasse and its 8th-century abbey, with lunch
Tour of the medieval city of Carcassonne
Excellent opportunities for walking and biking.

Hotel Barge Finesse

Burgundy Region

Finesse is the perfect vessel on which to cruise the meandering waterways of Southern Burgundy past vineyards and charming canal-side villages, and to discover fascinating places along the way such as Autun, Beaune and Dijon.

Visit Clos de Vougeot, the Tastevin home
Tour and tasting at Château de Chamirey
Visit Beaune, including Hôtel-Dieu Hospice
Visit the ancient Roman city of Autun
Lunch at the Puligny & Chassagne Montrachet

Hotel Barge L’Art de Vivre

Burgundy Region

This region of Burgundy with its charming villages and centuries-old history simply oozes charm and your cruise aboard L’Art de Vivre is a journey back in time along a magical waterway.

Explore enchanting Auxerre and its magnificent cathedral
Private wine tasting a Chablis cellar with lunch
Excursion to the quarry of Aubigny
Visit the charming town of Vezelay and basilica
Visit the elegant 12th Century Château de Bazoches

Hotel Barge La Belle Epoque

Northern Burgundy Region

La Belle Epoque is the perfect vessel to take you on a gentle voyage of discovery through a region studded with traditions and history that go back centuries. As she meanders along the Burgundy Canal with its undulating countryside, you fill find that the towpath is always there for a spot of walking or cycling.

Visit the UNESCO Site of Abbaye de Fontenay
Tasting of Chablis at the Domaine Laroche
Visit to the Château de Commarin
Dine with the Baroness Segolene de Taisne at the magnificent Château de Ricey-Bas

Hotel Barge La Nouvelle Etoile

Champagne and Brie Cruise

This cruise on the luxurious La Nouvelle Etoile is a journey back in time through a picturesque landscape along two delightful canals, including France’s oldest, the Canal de Briare.
This barge cruises in a different region every season.
Contact us for cruises dates and itineraries.

Holland (April & May)
Champagne (June & July)
Alsace & Lorraine (July & August)
Germany & Luxembourg (September & October)

Hotel Barge L’Impressionniste

Southern Burgundy region

L’Impressionniste glides gently through the picturesque Ouche Valley in Southern Burgundy through locks with their charming lock houses. You will see medieval villages perched on hilltops and have the opportunity to discover a region famed for its history and viticulture, with visits to such places as Beaune, the regions ‘wine capital’, and the elegant city of Dijon.

Visit Clos de Vougeot, home of the Tastevin
Tour of Dijon and its markets
Private Falconry Tour at the Château de Commarin
Tour of Domain Chanson with tasting and lunch
Visit to medieval Châteauneuf-en-Auxois

Hotel Barge Nymphea

Loire Valley Region

Nymphea’s crew of Captain/Tour Leader and Master Chef are most knowledgeable about the history, wine and cuisine of the region and they will be there to help make your journey through the ‘Valley of the Kings of France’ truly unforgettable.

Cruise under the famed Château de Chenonceau
Excursions to the Château d’Amboise and Clos Lucé
Wine tastings at Montrichard and Fontenay
Visit the Château de Villandry's gardens
Tour of Château de Chenonceau's gardens

Hotel Barge Panache

Champagne and Alsace regions

Panache is a hotel barge that has been fitted out in traditional yacht style with brass and mahogany fittings in the spacious public areas and very comfortable cabin accommodation. This barge cruises in champagne Alsace and Holland at different seasons.

Private tour and tasting at Moët & Chandon,
Visit the Reims cathedral,
Visit of Epernay for a cellar tour and tasting
Visit Château-Thierry and Belleau Wood

Hotel Barge Renaissance

Loire Valley cruises

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.

Visit to and guided tour of the magnificent Château de Fontainebleau
Cruise across the aqueduct at Briare, built by Gustave Eiffel over the River Loire
Private wine tasting in Sancerre
Visit Gien, home of the Faience pottery

Hotel Barge c'est la vie

Burgundy and Champagne

So as one of the newest luxury hotel barges it is fully equipped with all modern amenities. On the upper deck, the lounge and dining areas are air-conditioned and numerous windows give you a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

Cruising the Upper Loire and Champagne
Visit Sancerre winery,
Faiencerie of Gien, Château of St Fargeau,
Belleau-wood, Moet & Chandon house

Hotel Barge Alouette

Carcassonne to Béziers

Just four privileged passengers can charter this luxurious Belmond barge to progress regally along the renowned 17th century Canal du Midi. Unwind in intimate cabins, where soft lighting, warm pastel tones and airy marble bathrooms set the scene for a restful stay.

Excursion to the medieval town of Carcassonne
Visit the pre-Roman city of Narbonne
Explore Beziers and its Cathar history

Hotel Barge Amaryllis

For Burgundy wines lovers

Aboard Belmond Amaryllis you’ll look forward to settling in for the night. Grand cabins of muted palettes, fine fabrics and floral accents promote rest and relaxation. En suites are spacious and gleaming.

Wine tasting at Château de Marguerite de Bourgogne
Tour of Chalons-sur-Saône'medieval streets
Visit Beaune and the famous Hôtel-Dieu
Lunch at the restaurant L’Oiseau des Vignes

Hotel Barge Fleur De Lys

A grand Burgundy adventure

Belmond Fleur de Lys is unique and full of character. Drift to captivating chateaux, charming port towns and sun-drenched vineyards.
Along the way, discover the magic of Burgundy vintages and with your private onboard chef-French cooking at its finest.

Wine tasting at the Clos de Vougeot,
Walking tour of Dijon including the Ducal Palace
Lunch at the 12th century Abbaye de la Bussière
Excursion to Beaune and the famous Hôtel-Dieu,

Hotel Barge Hirondelle

Picardie and Champagne

With scenery this marvellous, why rush? Visit gothic cathedrals and the tomb of Dom Perignon. Stroll down the iconic Avenue de Champagne before an exclusive tasting of world-class sparkling wines. From Burgundy to Lyon, Dijon to Arles, pure French finery is guaranteed.

Visit the historic city of Reims and its gothic cathedral
Wine tastings at world-renowned Champagne houses
Visits to the poignant WW1 memorials
Private visit to baroque Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Hotel Barge Napoleon

Provence region

Recline on the largest barge in our fleet, as peaceful meadows drift by and weeping willows dip into the water. Around-the-clock indulgence awaits. Sip cocktails under the stars and feast on local delicacies. Tour the postcard-perfect hillsides of Provence, then quench your thirst surrounded by world-class vines.

Guided tours of Arles and Avignon
Pont du Gard, the Pont d’Avignon and Palais du Papes
Visits a truffle farm, lavender distillery and olive mill
Private wine-tastings, including Châteauneuf du Pape

Hotel Barge Elizabeth

Burgundy & Nivernais cruises

The Hotel barge Elisabeth cruises the lush and beautiful Burgundy region, offering complete immersion in chateaux, landscapes and the famed cuisine and wines of central France.

Visit famous Champagne houses with tastings
Explore Noyers, a beautiful medieval village
Discover religious Abbey of Fontenay
Excursion to Chablis and vineyards for testings

Hotel Barge Savannah

Canal Du Midi Cruises

Enjoy the barge with its large terrace and luxurious air-conditioned cabins to relax, savor the chef’s exquisite cuisine and discover picturesque villages, fortified cities, cathar castles, remarkable countryside, local markets and unique vineyards.

Visit the villages of Minerve and Mirepoix
Excursion to Narbonne,
Carcassonne’s fairytale medieval castle
Visit Château de Pennautier for lunch

Hotel Barge Tango

Bordeaux region cruise

The Tango hotel barge captures the intimacy and authenticity of life in the Bordeaux region. A cruise on Tango means a week of relaxed luxury, gourmet cuisine, and fine regional wines.

La Cité du Vin Museum in Bordeaux
Château Beychevelle and Medoc vineyards
Citadelle de Blaye
The medieval town of St. Emilion

Hotel Barge Pivoine

Champagne Cruise

Belmond Pivoine cruises the gorgeous Champagne region, through undulating striped hills of vines and pretty canal-side villages. Pivoine offers the ultimate in chic design and blissful comfort, combining soft champagne tones with petal whites.

Visit the historic city of Reims,
Wine tastings at world-renowned Champagne houses
Visits to the poignant WW1 and WW2 memorials
Visit of Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte

Hotel Barge Lilas

Burgundy region cruises

Glide through Burgundy on our sleek and beautiful new barge, which offers an intimate atmosphere and bespoke service for just eight passengers.

Visit the famous Hotel-Dieu in central historic Beaune
Taste the famous wines Clos de Vougeot
Visit French chateaux of Rully and Chamirey
Walk and cycle the towpaths

Hotel Barge Luciole

The Luciole cruises in Burgundy between the city of Auxerre and medieval Clamecy towards the South, alternating the direction each week. A week on board balances cruising the Nivernais Canal with daily excursions in our accompanying bus.

Explore Auxerre
A Chablis excursion
World Heritage The Basilica at Vézelay
Château of Bazoches

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