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July Celebrations & French-American Heritage Month

July is the month of one of the most celebrated of French national holidays – France’s “Fête Nationale” or National Celebration, Bastille Day. The day bustles with fanfare-filled parades, flyovers, and fireworks marking the fall of the Bastille in Paris and the beginning of the French Revolution. Additionally, in the United States, July is recognized […]

Experience Easter on a barge cruise holiday in France

Celebrate Easter with a unique French twist on a barge cruise holiday. Explore traditional festivities, culinary delights, and serene waterways aboard the C’est La Vie.

Explore the famous Champagnes of France, including Laurent-Perrier, Krug, Dom Pérignon, Pol Roger, and Cristal, and their rich histories.

Avoid the Summer Olympics Rush with a Spring or Autumn Cruise

Explore the serene beauty of France beyond summer with a spring or autumn cruise on C’est La Vie, avoid the Olympics rush and enjoy luxury at off-season prices.

Looking ahead to 2024 on the C’est La Vie

Experience the luxurious C’est La Vie Hotel Barge, meticulously prepared for 2024 voyages. A perfect Christmas gift offering scenic French waterway cruises.

Five reasons to book a barge cruise for 2024

We all know about the French scenery, fine dining and historic chateaux but here are five underappreciated reasons to book a barge cruise in 2024

Experience a luxury barge cruise on the C’est La Vie

Step aboard C’est La Vie for an unforgettable week in captivating Loire & Champagne regions. Immerse in history, landscapes & luxury.

As well as historical architecture and fine food, you can expect to see plenty of wildlife on a barge cruise in France. Here are some of the natives you might encounter.

There are currently 450 AOC wine varieties in France. In this blog post we describe some favourites we regularly serve onboard the C’est La Vie.

A barge trip & major events in France 2024

Why not combine a barge trip of a lifetime with some of these major events happening in France in 2024?

Inspiration

July Celebrations & French-American Heritage Month

Experience Easter on a barge cruise holiday in France

Famous Champagnes of France

Avoid the Summer Olympics Rush with a Spring or Autumn Cruise

Looking ahead to 2024 on the C’est La Vie

Five reasons to book a barge cruise for 2024

Experience a luxury barge cruise on the C’est La Vie

France is still wild at heart

French wine favourites

A barge trip & major events in France 2024