BARGE CRUISES

Barge cruises are a rather unusual type of vacation. During the journey, cruisers experience incredible gourmet cuisine, have the opportunity to sample and explore various local wines and cheeses, and are served by a wonderful team of professionals. Barge cruises are an opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities (walking or cycling along the paths along the river bank), as well as take individual excursions to castles, wineries, villages, open markets or other attractions in the regions.

 

Typically, these cruises depart on Sunday afternoon and return on Saturday morning. The price includes a cruise from the point of departure and back, as well as food, alcoholic drinks, an open bar, use of bicycles and guided tours. The only thing that is not included is the cost of air travel to Belgium or France and a minimum 5% tip for service personnel.

 

All of these ships have a wonderful and professional crew on board, providing excellent service, gourmet cuisine combined with fine regional wines and daily individual excursions, making a weeklong cruise holiday unique and unforgettable.

 

All barges run for about 4 hours every day. On a canal cruise, barges pass through a series of castles that often change altitude in the countryside. When the barge is raised or lowered, cruisers, if desired, can disembark and cycle to a nearby village or walk along the sidewalk as the barge continues to wriggle in front of the next castle or destination. Please note that bicycles are available on board all barges.

 

BELGIUM CRUISE OPTION

Cruise along tranquil Belgian waterways along historic cities such as Bruges and Ghent. Bruges, one of the best-preserved cities in Europe, is fondly called the "Venice of the North" with its rich, charming canals. These charming cities will delight you with their architecture and atmosphere.

 

Barge MS Elisabeth (8 passengers)

 

Cruises near the border of Belgium and Northern France. Has a large living and dining area with beautiful designs, paintings and ferry windows. The barge has four cabins - one large suite with a queen size bed and a small sofa, one smaller suite with a queen size bed and two cabins with twin beds. All cabins are en suite: the large suite has a bath and shower, the rest have a shower.

Covered terrace with dining table and front wheelhouse with seating for guests. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. On board: captain / guide and chef who provide excellent service and exquisite cuisine. Brussels transfers included.

 

Route: Namur to Charleville-Mezieres (or vice versa), River Meuse (Belgium and the Ardennes)

 

Cabins: 4 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

FRANCE CRUISE OPTIONS

Region: Champagne

The Champagne region is located east of Paris, between the Ile-de-France and Alsace-Lorraine, along the Marne (considered one of the most beautiful rivers in France) and the Seine rivers. The Marne River meanders through magnificent vine-covered hills dotted with small wine-producing villages, famous for their hard battles during the First World War. Cruises along this itinerary include visits to the vast cellars of Moet-Chandon with a private champagne tasting.

 

Panache barge (12 passengers)

 

From April to mid-May she makes cruises in Holland, in summer from Bruges to Paris and Champagne, and in October to Alsace. Elegant, stylish decor. Living and dining room with large panoramic windows. Large double cabins, satellite TV and large bathrooms with double sinks and large showers. Two cabins a few steps from the main deck, four on the lower deck. There is a spa pool. The barge provides Wi-Fi, fine food and fine wines. One beach dinner included. Includes transfers from Paris.

 

Route: Chalons-en-Champagne to Chateau-Thierry (or vice versa), River Marne (Champagne)

 

Cabins: 6, of which 4 remained available (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

Saroche barge (6 passengers)

 

Cruises around Champagne and Burgundy. Spacious and inviting interior with a split-level living and dining area. Has large cabins, each with a queen size bed or twin beds and a bathroom with a large tiled shower. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. On board: captain / guide, chef and 2 staff who provide excellent service and exquisite cuisine and wines. One beach dinner included. Includes transfers from Paris, Geneva or Lyon for Burgundy cruises and Brussels or Vatri airport for Champagne cruises.

 

Route: from Soulange to Vandières (or vice versa), along the Lateral A la Marne Canal and the Marne River (Champagne)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

Region: Haute-Loire

Barges pThe Haute-Loire region, south of Paris in northern-central France, cruises along the picturesque Briarde Canal with excursions to the Royal Palace and castle, where Joan of Arc was imprisoned in the 1400s.

 

Barge C'ESTLAVIE (8 passengers)

 

In 2018, the barge cruises in Northern Burgundy, in the summer along the Haute-Loire, and in the fall on a new route in Champagne. The large living room with panoramic windows has a dining area and a bar. The spacious cabins have a large bathroom with shower and a choice of double or twin beds. The barge has a teak deck with awning and teak dining table. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. On board: captain / guide and chef, who provide excellent service, fine cuisine and wines. One beach dinner included. Roundtrip transfers from Paris included, transfers from Geneva are possible subject to charter booking.

 

Route: Montargis to Sancerre (or vice versa), along the Briarde Canal and the Loire Side (Haute-Loire)

 

Cabins: 4 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

RENAISSANCE barge (8 passengers)

 

The barge has beautiful French furniture, fabrics and china. Large living room with panoramic windows, laptop with free internet access. Huge apartments with king size or king size beds, large bathrooms with shower. All suites have an LCD TV, DVD and CD player. Captain's cabin with guest chairs. There is a spa pool. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. Includes one beachside dinner at Michelin star restaurant. Round trip transfers from Paris included.

 

Route: from Montargis to Chatillon-sur-Loire (or vice versa), along the Briard channel (Haute-Loire)

 

Cabins: 4, of which 3 remained available (the minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

MEANDERER barge (6 passengers)

 

The beautiful decor in everything makes the barge very attractive. Living and dining room with large panoramic windows, bar, Wi-Fi and comfortable sofas. Large cabins with king size beds or twin beds including dormers, satellite TV, DVD player and en suite bathroom with large shower. Teak deck with sun loungers, awning and dining table. Wi-Fi is provided. The barge owners provide the highest quality cruise every day. Cycling tours are offered. Round trip transfers from Paris included.

 

Route: from Montbuy to Leray (or vice versa), along the Briarde Canal and the Loire Side (Haute-Loire)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

Region: North Burgundy

Northern Burgundy is best known for its white wines, the city of Chablis and its surroundings. Canals run through pasture villages and castles, allowing cycling trips.

 

Barge LA BELLE EPOQUE (12 passengers)

 

The barge has a spacious living and dining room with panoramic windows. Two junior suites, one with a double bed or a queen size bed and the other with a queen size bed, two cabins with twin beds and two cabins with two single beds or queen size beds. All cabins with marble bathroom and shower. There is a spa pool. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. One beach dinner included. Round trip transfers from Paris included.

 

Route: from Venare-le-Lom to Tanlay (or vice versa), along the Burgundy Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 6, of which 3 remained available (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

SAVOIRFAIRE barge (12 passengers)
 

Cruises in Holland in spring, then from Bruges to Paris, in summer in Northern Burgundy, and in September in Champagne. Elegant barge with mahogany, teak furniture and brass furniture fittings. Large living room with piano and dining area with panoramic windows, cozy bar aft and two decks. All cabins on the lower deck have twin beds or a queen size bed; five cabins have separate shower and toilet, and the large forward cabin has a private bathroom with shower. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. Round trip transfers from Paris included.

 

Route: from Auxerre to Moret-sur-Loing (or vice versa), along the Nivernais and du Loing canals (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 6 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

Region: South Burgundy

South Burgundy is a lovely area with rolling green hills. Many of the most famous vineyards are found in the Côte d'Or wine region, and visiting these vineyards is a real pleasure. Barges in this area, in addition to calling at the cities of Beaune and Dijon, often include a visit to the Château-Clos-de-Vougeot, where the best wines are selected annually by the Society of the Knights (Chevaliers) of the Order of Tastevin.

 

FINESSE barge (8 passengers)

 

Barda makes river and canal cruises in Southern Burgundy. Luxury barge with modern interior, large living room with panoramic windows and a demonstration galley. Four suites with twin or queen size beds, including a bathroom with shower. Spacious sun terrace with outdoor dining table, hot tub and sun loungers. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. One beach dinner included. Complimentary roundtrip transfers from Paris subject to charter booking and from Dijon subject to cabin reservations.

 

Route: from Saint-Jean to Saint-Julien-sur-Den (or vice versa), along the Saone River and the Central Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 4 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

Barge FLEUR DE LYS (6 passengers)

 

Very elegant decor with French provincial furniture. Large panoramic windows and a grand piano in the living room. Three suites with single beds or a king size four poster bed, dressing room and bathroom with double sinks. The suite on the upper deck includes an en suite bathroom with a large shower. The lower deck suites include a bathroom with bath / shower. Heated pool, partially covered deck. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. The price includes an individual transfer by minivan from Paris in both directions. Note: prices are in euros.

 

Route: from Dijon to Vandenes-en-Auxois (or vice versa), along the Burgundy Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

Barge GRANDVICTORIA (6 passengers)

 

Cruises on two different routes in Southern Burgundy. Three cabins include TVs, modern bathrooms with showers and King Size beds, or twin beds with Simmons Beautyrest linens. Elegant new furniture for the living and dining room with panoramic windows. There is a spa pool on the aft deck. On the bow deck there are comfortable sofas, a dining table and sun umbrellas. Wi-Fi is provided. The cruise includes a hot air balloon flight, laundry service, two lunches in Dijon and Beaune, transfers from Paris, Geneva or Dijon.

 

Route: From Dole to Chagny (or vice versa), along the Rhine-Rhône and Central Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

L`IMPRESSIONNISTE barge (12 passengers)

 

A barge with a living and dining area with large panoramic windows. The Monet Junior Suite has single beds or a queen size bed, the Renoir Junior Suite has a queen size bed, the Pissaro and Cezanne cabins have two single beds and the Degas and Sisley cabins have two single beds or a queen size bed. All cabins include a bathroom with shower. There is a spa pool. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service and exquisite cuisine. One beach dinner included. Transfer from Paris included.

 

Route: from Fleuret-sur-Ouche to Escomm (or vice versa), along the Burgundy Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 6, of which 5 remain available (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

RENDEZ-VOUS barge (6 passengers)

 

Cruises in Southern Burgundy. Spacious living room with modern decor, comfortable leather sofas and chairs, dining area and large panoramic windows. Three cabins with queen size bed or twin beds and bathroom with shower. Large terrace with dining table, hot tub, comfortable sofas and a canopy. Includes two lunches ashore, plus transfers from Paris, Lyon or Geneva to and from the barge.

 

Route: from Vandenes-en-Auxois to Fleur-sur-Ouche (or vice versa), along the Burgundy Canal (Burgundy)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 4)

 

Region: Languedoc - South Channel

The magnificent 300-year-old South Channel in the Languedoc region stretches from the Mediterranean Sea through ancient villages and Roman fortifications. It is famous for its beautiful arched bridges, numerous vineyards that, with their turbulent past, pass along the canal along the mighty fortresses. Cruisers enjoy breathtaking views of the famous French countryside, as well as many opportunities for hiking and cycling along the trails to nearby villages.

 

SAVANNAH barge (7 passengers)

 

NEW ROUTE.

Distinctive modern decor with colored Provencal tiles in every bathroom. Two cabins with a king size bed or double beds, a bow cabin with a king size bed or two single beds, also with a separate entrance from the deck. There is also a single cabin on the barge. All cabins with dormer windows and a private bathroom with shower. Wi-Fi is available on the barge. Impeccable service, regional cuisine and wines. Includes two lunches at a local restaurant (alcoholic drinks not included). Roundtrip transfers from Narbonne included.

 

Route: from La Redorta to Bran (or vice versa), along the South Channel (South Channel)

 

Cabins: 4 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

CLAIR DE LUNE barge (6 passengers)

 

NEW ROUTE. Cruise from Carcassonne to Bezier. Large cabins with twin or queen size beds and bathroom with shower. Large panoramic windows in the cabins, living room and dining area give a bright, airy feeling. The barge features a spa pool, dining table and canopy deck chairs. On board: French captain with English speaking crew providing excellent food, wine and service. Wi-Fi is provided. Includes one dinner ashore and transfers from Narbonne or Beziers to the barge and back.

 

Route: from Carcassonne to Beziers (or vice versa), along the South Channel (South Channel)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

Region: Southwest / Bordeaux

Barges in the Midi-Pyrenees or Gascony regions cruise along the Garonne Canal west of Toulouse. Rural hills and medieval ruins are located in this region south of Bordeaux's famous vineyards such as Saint-Emilion.

 

SAINTLOUIS barge (6 passengers)

 

The barge cruises on two routes along the Garonne Canal: the main route closer to Bordeaux with a day excursion to Saint-Emilion plus an alternative route closer to Toulouse available on request. Living room with beautiful fabrics and decor, comfortable sofas and dining table. Spacious cabins with twin beds or king size bed and tiled bathroom with large shower. Wi-Fi is provided. On board: captain / guide, chefs and hostess provide first-class service and cuisine. Some lunches ashore are included. Depending on the cruise itinerary, this includes transfers from Bordeaux, Agen or Toulouse.

 

Route: Lacour-Saint-Pierre to Boet (or vice versa), along the Garonne Canal (Southwest)

 

Cabins: 3 (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)

 

Barge TANGO (8 passengers)

 

NEW ROUTE.

In 2018, the barge cruises on the Garonne and Dordogne rivers. Distinctive and beautiful Provence decor and colored tiles. Living room with sofas, dining area, piano and dormer windows. The barge has one large suite, 2 small cabins with twin beds or a queen size bed and a bathroom with a Provencal stovetop shower, as well as a captain's cabin with a separate entrance from the deck, a king size bed, with a bath, sink and toilet. Two cabins with spa pool and dining table with chairs. Wi-Fi is provided. Impeccable service, exquisite cuisine and wines. Round trip transfer from Bordeaux included.

 

Route: from Bordeaux to Bordeaux (or vice versa), along the Garonne River (Bordeaux)

 

Cabins: 4, of which 2 remained in stock (minimum number of passengers required for a cruise is 2)