About Barge Cruising

A barge cruise on any of the barges represented by Boutique Hotel Barges means relaxed luxury plus a chance for personal contact with a stimulating local French culture. Each day will be a flowing experience of cruising for a few hours and enjoying a daily sightseeing excursion. This can be to visit local sites of historic or cultural interest, shop at open air markets, enjoy wine tasting, or under special arrangement, tennis, golf, hot air ballooning, horseback riding, and other activities can be arranged. While the barge cruises at a leisurely pace you can walk alongside, ride a bicycle into the countryside or simply put your feet up and relax while the chef prepares your next delicious meal. An English-speaking crew pampers you the week long.

On your barge you will be enchanted by the beautiful décor and fine gourmet cuisine and wine served on board. Featured in such publications as 'Bon Appetit', 'Travel & Leisure' and 'Food and Wine', our vessels are one of the best ways to sample local delicacies of France, both on board and at quality local restaurants.