Here are selected details from French Waterways’ comprehensive directory of hotel barges cruising in France. Each barge listed below has its own separate page of details with photographs. Links enable you to request more information, by email form or phone.

Guide prices (per person, per cruise week) correspond to Style/Quality levels.

Some barges will accept ‘Hotel Sailings’ (by the cabin) and others ‘Charter Sailings’ (the entire boat) only.


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Style: 5* Grand Luxe

NapoléonBelmond

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 6 cabins / 12 guests
  • Cruising: Provence‑Camargue

The Belmond Napoléon is one of the finest cruising barges in Provence and the largest of the Belmond fleet. Her three decks accommodate 12 guests in... Read more

Kir RoyaleE W Fleet

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 4 cabins / 8 guests
  • Cruising: Paris‑Champagne

Newly remodelled and renovated to top standards Kir Royale brings you to the beautiful region of Champagne where vineyards blanket the coveted... Read more

EnchantéE W Fleet

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 4 cabins / 8 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

A simply enchanting hotel barge offering exceptionally spacious accommodation for up to 8 passengers, including a sunny deck and spa pool. With luxury... Read more

C’est la VieOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 4 cabins / 8 guests
  • Cruising: Paris‑Champagne, West Burgundy‑Loire, North Burgundy

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

FinesseE W Fleet

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 4 cabins / 8 guests
  • Cruising: Saone‑South Burgundy

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RenaissanceE W Fleet

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 4 cabins / 8 guests
  • Cruising: West Burgundy‑Loire

Hotel Barge Renaissance accommodates just eight guests in elegant, country-house style where fine furniture and fabrics ooze luxury. Beautifully... Read more

EleganceOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

Reminiscent of the days of the European Grand Tour and the opulence of the Orient Express trains, this beautifully refurbished barge offers sublime... Read more

SavannahOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault, Short Stay Option

Cruising along the world-famous Canal du Midi, Savannah is a stunning sight, her warm exterior colours shining in perfect harmony with her... Read more

Après ToutOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Alsace‑Ardennes, Saone‑South Burgundy

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

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Saone‑South Burgundy

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

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Provence‑Camargue, Midi‑Herault

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

SarocheOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Alsace‑Ardennes, Paris‑Champagne, Ouche Valley‑Cote d'Or, Saone‑South Burgundy

Saroche is a classic barge with those graceful lines that make hotel barge cruising superbly elegant and stylish. As one on the largest hotel barges... Read more

EsperanceOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 3 cabins / 6 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

Charter luxury hotel barge Esperance for a delightful cruise for up to six guests and you'll discover a real French experience on board an authentic... Read more

Johanna MidiOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 2 cabins / 4 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

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-VousOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 2 cabins / 4 guests
  • Cruising: Ouche Valley‑Cote d'Or

Hotel Barge Rendez-Vous offers high quality accommodation and cruising on the famous Burgundy canal. Beautifully fitted for the 2023 season she... Read more

AlouetteBelmond

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 2 cabins / 4 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

Just four privileged passengers can charter this luxurious Belmond barge to progress regally along the renowned 17th century Canal du Midi. The... Read more

AmourOwner Operated

  • Style: 5* Grand Luxe
  • Capacity: 1 cabin / 2 guests
  • Cruising: Midi‑Herault

A rare treat just for two, luxury canal barge Amour is a private floating haven for leisurely and luxurious cruising in France. Once a... Read more