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.
Champagne Barge Cruise 2025: Belleau Wood battlefield, Boizel Champagne House in Epernay, village of Dom Perignon in Haultevilliers
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Hauts-de-France & Upper Loire Barge Cruise 2025: Explore WW1 Museum, Vaux-le-Vicomte, Moret sur Loing, Barbizon, Soisy-sur-Ecole, and Fontainebleau
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Set sail into spring aboard the C’est La Vie. Discover France’s stunning waterways, gourmet dining, and serene landscapes on a luxury barge cruise.
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Upper Loire Barge Cruise 2025: Montargis to Chatillon Sir Loire featuring Sancerre winery, Faiencerie of Gien, Château of St Fargeau, and La Bussière
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Burgundy & Champagne Barge Cruise 2026: Sens Cathedral, Barbizon, Vaux-le-Vicomte, WWI Museum in Meaux, Belleau Wood, and WWI cemetery
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Champagne Barge Cruise 2026: Explore WW1 sites, Boizel Champagne, Haultevilliers, Chocolatier Thibaut, Ployez-Jacquemart, and Reims Cathedral.
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Upper Loire & Burgundy Barge Cruise: Sens Cathedral, Moret sur Loing, Chateau Fontainebleau, Vaux-le-Vicomte, and the artist village of Barbizon
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Upper Loire Barge Cruise 2026: Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé vineyards, Faiencerie of Gien, Château of St Fargeau, Montargis, and Canal Bridge of Briare.
READ MOREWe had a wonderful, relaxing time on the barge. The whole crew were top notch, friendly and professional. The food, wine & cheese were outstanding; we also enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers. This was the 2nd barge trip for us, in totally different parts of France, C’est La Vie and the Marne itinerary […]
In my North Carolina French – C’est La Vie est extraordinaire. The food, wine, accommodations, service, excursions and ambience were all superb and easily exceeded our lofty expectations. Olivier, Deb, Tom, Adam, Alix & Heloise seemed to anticipate our every need or desire, for drinks, food, this & that – and all with such warmth […]
A wonderful week, great accommodations, special food, friends and laughter to remember until the next time, thanks to the crew for making our visit special.
Merci, Merci, Merci! We cannot thank you enough for sharing the Marne River and its canal with us. Your gracious hospitality, friendship & efficient staff, (Heloise, Alix) Adam’s culinary skills & talent, Tom’s cruising skill & pride in caring for the C’est La Vie! Deb & Olivier you both are wonderful hosts and it’s obvious […]
Set sail into spring aboard the C’est La Vie. Discover France’s stunning waterways, gourmet dining, and serene landscapes on a luxury barge cruise.
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Set sail into spring aboard the C’est La Vie. Discover France’s stunning waterways, gourmet dining, and serene landscapes on a luxury barge cruise.
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Set sail into spring aboard the C’est La Vie. Discover France’s stunning waterways, gourmet dining, and serene landscapes on a luxury barge cruise.
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Set sail into spring aboard the C’est La Vie. Discover France’s stunning waterways, gourmet dining, and serene landscapes on a luxury barge cruise.
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Escape to Champagne this summer aboard the C’est La Vie. Enjoy serene cruises, gourmet dining, and historic highlights. Book your adventure today!
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A Christmas message from the C’est La Vie, to those of you who travelled with us in 2024 and looking forward to those joining us in 2025 and beyond.
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