We have now finalised all our 2021 hotel barge cruise routes in France. We’ll talk you through the highlights of each to help you choose your own French 2021 Hotel Barge Cruise!
Burgundy Hotel Barge Cruise 2021
Our Burgundy cruise takes you from Ravières to St Florentin on the Burgundy canal.
Landmarks
– Abbey of Fontenay, an official Unesco World Heritage site
– Renaissance chateau of Ancy le Franc
Restaurant
– TBC
Activities
– Visit the markets of Noyers
– Wine tasting in Chablis
– Stroll the narrow streets of St Florentin
Burgundy & Ile-de-France Hotel Barge Cruise 2021
Our Burgundy cruise takes you along the Burgundy canal, river Yonne, river Seine & river Marne.
Landmarks
– Sen’s 1st Gothic Cathedral
– Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte
Restaurant
– 2 star Michelin restaurant La Cote Saint Jacques
Activities
– Wine tasting at Caves of Bailly Lapierre
– Walking tour of the town Moret-sur-Loing
– The Barbizon school of painters visit
Champagne Hotel Barge Cruise 2021
Our Burgundy cruise takes you from Château Thierry (Charly Lock) to Reims inclding the River Marne and Marne Canal.
Landmarks
– WW1 battlefield and cemetery of Belleau-wood
– Reims Cathedral
Restaurant
– 2 star Michelin restaurant Les Crayeres
Activities
– Visit to Moet & Chandon cellars
– Chocolaterie “Thibaut”
– Family run vineyard for another champagne tasting
Hauts-de-France & Upper Loire Hotel Barge Cruise 2021
Our Hauts-de-France & Upper Loire cruise takes you from Meaux to Montargis including the Marne river, Seine river and Loing river, Loing canal and Braire canal.
Landmarks
– Chateau of Fontainebleau
– Chateau of Vaux le Vicomte
Restaurant
– Moret sur Loing local restaurant, carefully chosen by Olivier & Deborah
Activities
– WW1 museum in Meaux
– Explore Medieval town Moret-sur-Loing
– The Barbizon School of painters
Upper Loire Hotel Barge Cruise 2021
Our Upper Loire cruise takes you from Meaux to Montargis including the Marne river, Seine river and Loing river, Loing canal and Braire canal.
Landmarks
– Chateau of La Bussiere
– Château of St Fargeau
Restaurant
– 1 star Michelin Restaurant “Coté Jardin in Gien”
Activities
– Explore the town of Montargis
– Pottery in Gien
– Private wine tasting in Sancerre