Places to Visit


Discover Montargis with the C’est La Vie

Discover Montargis with the C’est La Vie

As part of our Upper Loire barge cruise, we visit the charming village of Montargis, here is what to expect.

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“Auberge les Templiers” Restaurant

“Auberge les Templiers” Restaurant

Discover the heart of French culinary artistry at Auberge des Templiers, a Michelin-starred gem on our Upper Loire Barge Cruise.

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The history of Les Sept Écluses

The history of Les Sept Écluses

Explore Les Sept Écluses’ historical significance: 7 locks in Rogny-les-Sept-Écluses, a key part of the canal history of France.

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The Enchanting Charm of Champagne

The Enchanting Charm of Champagne

Unravel Champagne’s rich culture on C’est La Vie Luxury Hotel Barge. Embark on an extraordinary voyage for an unforgettable experience.

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Boizel Champagne House

Boizel Champagne House

In a change for 2023 we visit the Boizel Champagne house in Epernay as part of our Champagne barge cruise on board the C’est La Vie.

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A visit to Belleau Wood & Château-Thierry

A visit to Belleau Wood & Château-Thierry

The most poignant stops on our barge cruises in France are the visits to the WW1 battlefield and memorial plus the Château-Thierry American monument.

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Faïencerie de Gien, the town and the pottery

Faïencerie de Gien, the town and the pottery

On our Upper Loire barge cruise we visit the famous tableware factory of the ‘Faïencerie de Gien’ as well as stroll the market town who plays host to it.

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Château de Fontainebleau

Château de Fontainebleau

France boasts a richness of fine architecture but even by these prestigious standards, Chateau de Fontainebleau is a sight to behold

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Château de la Bussiere

Château de la Bussiere

No barge cruise in France is complete without a Chateau visit. On the Upper Loire barge cruise, we stop off at the magnificent Château de la Bussiere.

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War memorials on a French barge cruise

War memorials on a French barge cruise

France welcomes many tourists specifically to visit WW1 and WW2 battlefields and memorials. Here are a few we visit on our barge cruises.

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