C'est La Vie is a fully crewed, luxury hotel barge offering barge cruises in France. Including river cruises through Burgundy, the Loire and Champagne

The Charter Barge

The C'est La Vie is a luxury hotel barge which offers you high quality wines, food and hospitality from its experienced captain and crew. Starting life as a commercial barge in 1960 it transported goods across Holland, Belgium and France before being converted in Belgium to a very high standard in 2004.

So as one of the newest luxury hotel barges it is fully equipped with all modern amenities. On the upper deck the lounge and dining areas are air-conditioned and numerous windows give you a panoramic view of the surrounding countryside.

C'est La Vie Luxury Hotel Canal Barge from the rear

C'est La Vie Luxury Hotel Canal Barge from the front

Burgundy Cruise Route

Ravières to St Florentin on the Burgundy canal cruise route. 7 days, 6 nights including stops at Chablis, Château of Ancy-le Franc, Medieval town Noyers, Abbey of Fontenay, Auxerre and the Hostellerie-des-Clos restaurant.

Barge Cruises in France - Upper Loire Cruise Route

Sancerre to Montargis, Briare Canal and Latéral to the Loire Canal. 7 days, 6 nights. Highlights: Sancerre winery, Faiencerie of Gien, Château of St Fargeau, Montargis, Château de la Bussière. Canal bridge of Briare the best restaurant of the region.

Barge Cruises in France - Meaux to Montargis Cruise Route

Loing canal, Loing river, Seine river and Marne river. 7 days, 6 nights. Highlights: Chateau of Fontainebleau, Medieval town of Moret sur Loing, Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte , Barbizon, Verrerie of Soisy sur école plus a dedicated cheese visit.

Barge Cruises in France - Upper Loire to Burgundy Cruise Route

Canal du Loing, River Seine, Yonne & Burgundy canal. 7 days, 6 nights. Highlights: Chablis, Gothic Cathedral of Sens, Abbey of Pontigny, Dinner at the 2 star Michelin restaurant La Cote St Jacques, Medieval town of Moret Sur Loing, Fontainebleau

Barge Cruises in France - Châlons-en-Champagne Cruise Route

Meaux to Chalon en Champagne. 7 days, 6 nights. Highlights: Chateau of Vaux-le-Vicomte,WW1 battlefield and cemetery of Belleau-wood and American monument, Moet & Chandon champagne house in Epernay and more.

Barge Cruises in France - Saint Florentin to Meaux Cruise Route

Burgundy canal, river Yonne, river Seine & river Marne cruise route. 7 days, 6 nights. Highlights: Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte, Sens 1st Gothic Cathedral, Barbizon, Caves of Bailly Lapierre. Restaurant: La Cote St Jacques in Joigny (2 stars Michelin).

We were treated like royalty

What a trip! the scenery, the food, the wine, the fellowship, but most of all the hospitality of the entire team. We were treated like royalty. thank you.

~ L&T, TX

We loved every minute!!

C’est La Vie!! The most appropriately named barge experience and we loved every minute!! Thanks to each and every one of you, for making this a trip of a life time, Cheers to you all.

~ J&G, TX

Pampered Elegance on the Burgundy Canal

C’est La Vie usually translates as “so goes life” but the literal translation is perhaps most fitting for this cruise: “It is the life”. I can think of no finer way to describe this trip. Having never cruised on a barge before, I came to France with no expectations. I knew from the website that […]

~ Peter Roberts

Most wonderful week

This was the most wonderful week with superb food, company, wine, site seeing visits, hospitality – awesome. Leaving you with affection and love . Come to Massachusetts Thank you all.

~ S&D, MA

Inspiration | Loire River Cruises

Loire river cruises are a great way to explore this charming region of France. We have two luxury hotel barge cruise routes that take in the Loire.

Luxury French river cruises are fast becoming the go-to option for travellers looking for an extra special holiday. Here are our top 5 reasons to chose a french river cruise.

We visit the Abbey of Fontenay on our Burgundy cruise route. If you feel like joining us, we would love to welcome you on board our luxury hotel barge.

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C'est La Vie Luxury Hotel Barge

C'est La Vie is a fully crewed, luxury hotel barge offering barge cruises in France. Including river cruises through Burgundy, the Loire and Champagne

The Charter Barge

Our Barge Cruises in France

Burgundy Cruise Route

Upper Loire Cruise Route

Meaux to Montargis Cruise Route

Upper Loire to Burgundy Cruise Route

Châlons-en-Champagne Cruise Route

Saint Florentin to Meaux Cruise Route

Barge Cruise Testimonials