Hotel barges ~ Charter (whole boat) Booking
Here are selected details of those hotel barges that are normally only available on a Charter Sailing or Charter Booking basis as a ‘whole boat’ charter; all cabins together as an exclusive, private cruise.
This is a great way for a small group of family or close friends to enjoy the most memorable ‘vacation of a lifetime’ experience together. Some barges may have a reduced rate for a ‘partial occupancy’ booking – say three cabins from the four available (but still chartering the entire boat). Others may offer to fill an unwanted cabin from the charter, but this is very much subject to availability and circumstances.
Details have been taken from the french-waterways.com comprehensive list of barges in France. Each linked barge page has descriptive information prepared from owners’ own words – plus some key facts. Links enable you to request more information, make a booking enquiry or telephone direct.
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ProspéritéElegant Waterways
Timeless cruising on tree-lined canals...wine-tasting in the Cote d'Or....an idyllically beautiful route aboard one of the finest hotel barges in... Read more
La Nouvelle ÉtoileOwner Operated
La Nouvelle Étoile is a superbly furnished and decorated hotel barge with very spacious accommodation for just eight passengers. She offers a... Read more
Coquelicot (Poppy)Belmond
Top deck lifestyle, bespoke itineraries and an exclusive partnership with Maison Ruinart take travelers deeper into the effervescence of Champagne. ... Read more
Fleur de LysBelmond
Elegant, graceful, superbly appointed and super-spacious, the Belmond Fleur de Lys cruises the classic Burgundy route through France's Cote d'Or - the... Read more
Kir RoyaleE W Fleet
Newly remodelled and renovated to top standards Kir Royale brings you to the beautiful region of Champagne where vineyards blanket the coveted... Read more
C’est la VieOwner Operated
C’est la Vie offers a fabulous chance to float serenely through the French countryside and escape the demands of everyday life. Drift past infinite... Read more
RenaissanceE W Fleet
Hotel Barge Renaissance accommodates just eight guests in elegant, country-house style where fine furniture and fabrics ooze luxury. Beautifully... Read more
Après ToutOwner Operated
An exceptionally smart and elegant barge offering the very best of luxury cruising for the discerning traveller. With gorgeous routes to offer in... Read more
Grand VictoriaOwner Operated
Grand Victoria carries six fortunate guests on a luxuriously relaxing cruise through the Burgundy region. She offers a choice of itineraries,... Read more
Roi SoleilOwner Operated
Roi Soleil is possibly the most distinctively elegant hotel barge - a true river yacht - cruising the French waterways. She is curvaceous on the... Read more
Johanna MidiOwner Operated
Owned by the Cowley family for decades, this lovely barge has been restored and refurbished to accommodate just four guests in two spacious suites. ... Read more
Rendez-VousElegant Waterways
Hotel Barge Rendez-Vous offers high quality accommodation and cruising on the famous Burgundy canal. Beautifully fitted for the 2023 season she... Read more
Le PhenicienOwner Operated
The Rhône Croisières offered by Le Phenicien combine luxury cruising with perhaps the most varied and fascinating route of all hotel barges; great... Read more
La Belle EpoqueE W Fleet
La Belle Epoque is spacious and luxurious, just the perfect barge for 12 guests to explore the delightful Burgundy region. She has been designed for... Read more
L’ImpressionnisteE W Fleet
A beautiful barge for up to 12 guests cruising in glorious southern Burgundy. She is richly decorated, with a wood-panelled saloon and upper and lower... Read more
Savoir VivreOwner Operated
Live life to the full aboard barge Savoir Vivre; she knows how to provide eight guests with a wonderful vacation that's a 'chic, relaxed, fun,... Read more
L’Art de VivreE W Fleet
L'Art de Vivre offers first-class cruising through the glorious countryside of northern Burgundy. Dotted with picturesque chateaux and pretty towns... Read more
La Vie en RoseOwner Operated
La Vie en Rose, a classic cargo barge from the 1930's, offers luxury cruising with a clever mix of contemporary decor and classic yacht mahogany... Read more