Hotel Barging – Uniquely Special

Hotel barging is much like staying in the finest, most intimate hotel, one that cruises tranquilly through the lovely French countryside and her historic towns and villages. It is a very special travel experience.

We represent only the very best of those hotel barges in France, choosing those of the highest standards of hospitality, cuisine and excursions, celebrating the uniqueness of each and its itinerary.

Each hotel barge offers something different and depending on your client’s group size, budget, itinerary or location requirements, we will be able to match those that are the most suitable and available.

Hotel barge cruise France Canal du Midi Savannah
Hotel barge Rendez-vous Burgundy
Hotel Barge Roi Soleil French Waterways

We will use our unique
in-depth experience
to find you your
perfect barge cruise

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Working With Travel Professionals

We specialize in luxury barging in France, and we offer
our knowledge and passion for the benefit of your clients, and for you.

  • We know exactly how to match a particular cruise – the barge and the locality – to your clients’ dreams.
  • Always impartial, our advice pays close attention to what your client desires – at no extra cost to you or them. Just tell us a little about the party: how many cabins required, the level of luxury sought, regions they’re keen to explore, when they want to cruise, experiences they’re keen to try.
  • We can talk you through cruise suggestions and routes, which itineraries can be tailored, what wines and gastronomy to expect, the most popular cruises and those offering something a little different.
  • We earn our commission from successful referrals and, naturally, we share that reward with you equitably and fairly.

Each day, we work closely with travel agents, tour operators, destination managers, cruise professionals and travel concierges throughout the world (especially the USA and Australia), and we invite you to collaborate with us to extend the exquisite hotel barge cruise experience to your clients. Please note – Unfortunately, we’re not able to process small ship River Cruise enquiries from North American Travel Agents, but Luxury Hotel Barge enquiries are very welcome. 

Contact us today to explore the wonderful possibilities for your clients, to book by charter or by cabin.
We’ll provide everything you need to discuss with your client.


Hi Ruth, thank you so much. I’m so thrilled this trip went off without a hitch. I will definitely send any future business to you for France barging. – R.K., VIP Commercial Specialist, Rennies Travel –


Our Team – Uniquely Knowledgeable

Having explored more than 10,000km of France’s canals and rivers since 2003, our knowledge of each region’s waterways – their special characteristics, landscapes, wines and cuisine – as well as our detailed appreciation of the barges is unique and unrivalled.

  • Based in England and France, we are the only inland cruise specialist that also actively cruises the waterways of France, year in, year out on our own luxury motor yacht.
  • Our understanding of the network and experience of France by water is widely respected and highly regarded.
  • French Waterways is the world’s most valued and most comprehensive source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers and canals of France – for planning that perfect cruise vacation.
  • We have first hand experience of not just the facilities and services, but also the personality and ambience of every barge – an important ingredient for most guests.
  • We have experienced the wonderful excursions offered – Loire Valley chateaux, Burgundy wine caves, Champagne cellar tastings, catch-of-the-day barbecues on the shores of the Camargue, touring the Languedoc in a Citroen 2CV, and many more.

Find out more about our team and our unique credentials . . .

Savannah deck dining