Taking a hotel barge holiday or vacation in France is one of the most enjoyable, most relaxing ways to appreciate this beautiful country with its thousands of years of history, heritage and culture. So, what’s it all about?

Hotel barges are spacious and sedate, cruising at not much more than a fast walking pace. There is plenty of time to appreciate the passing scene – be it countryside, village, town – or to cycle ahead to the next lock or mooring. There are a few hotel barges that offer ‘budget’ accommodation but in the main hotel barges have been fitted out to meet the highest standards of appearance, comfort and facilities. You’ll be looked after by an attentive crew and an inventive chef, in the safe hands of an experienced barge skipper.