France Boating Holidays and River Cruises

Follow the links below for guides to boating holidays in France, luxury hotel barges on French canals and rivers, and river cruise ship holidays on River Seine and Rhone

Cruiser Boat Holidays in France

We offer over 800 hire boats for French boating holidays. Choose your size of boat from 2-12 people, its level of luxury, and the steering position. Boat bases throughout France - cruise the famous Canal du Midi, the wine regions of Burgundy, the unique Camargue, rural Brittany and more.
See the cruiser boat holiday map of France

Penichette Barge Holidays in France

Choose from over 400 French built Penichette self-drive barges in different styles and specifications. Barge holiday bases on the major canals and rivers of France - the unique Canal du Midi, treasures of Burgundy, historic Anjou and Aquitaine, forested Alsace, the Camargue and more.
See the Penichette barge holiday map of France

Hotel Barge Holidays in France

These typical working barges on the canals and rivers of France have been converted to luxury small floating hotels. With only 6 to 12 passengers, the hotel barges offer full service and gourmet catering on a choice of cruises including Burgundy wine routes and the Midi.
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River Cruise Holidays in France

The river cruise ship takes around 150 passengers, and offers dining and relaxation with full crew and service. These ships travel France's major rivers - cruise the River Rhone through Provence or cruise the River Seine to Paris and Normandy. We also offer a range of short city cruise breaks in Paris.
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