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Luxury Barging with French Wine Explorers

Discover one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to explore France—cruising its beautiful canals and rivers in a deluxe barge.

We have selected barges carrying between four and 12 guests, perfect for a group of family or friends. Charter your own barge or reserve a cabin with other guests. We can customize your charter barge experience with a wine and culinary itinerary, focusing on the best estates of the region. Gourmet dining on board and visits to local sights are all part of the experience.

Barges featuring the Rhone

• Barge cruises along the majestic Rhone, en route to the grand cities and dramatic landscapes of Provence
• 10-12 guest charter deluxe barges complete with all the modern amenities of a deluxe hotel
• Individual cabins  may be booked  as well
• With a group of friends, these peniche-hotels offer a wonderful house party atmosphere, or for a family a carefree environment in which to enjoy each others company while your every need is taken care of by the attentive crew
• Excursions lead to the wine region of Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the delightful towns of Avignon and Arles.  Visits to St Rémy, birthplace of Nostradamus, and the ancient sites of Pont du Gard and Glanum are also part of the action-packed agenda
• Request Barge descriptions and Full Itinerary

Barges featuring Burgundy

• Barge cruises around Dijon, and the Canal de Bourgogne and River Saone
• 6 or 8 guest charter deluxe barges complete with all the modern amenities of a deluxe hotel
• With a group of friends, these peniche-hotels offers a wonderful house party atmosphere, or for a family a carefree environment in which to enjoy each others company while your every need is taken care of by the attentive crew
• Discover the enchanting landscapes of Burgundy and River Saône, travelling through the Côte d’Or, famous wine region, and Canal du Centre
• Wining and dining on board are among the highlights of the cruise. The five-course candlelit dinners are a particularly special treat. The table d’hôte menus onboard are of the very highest quality and include many regional specialties and fine wines. 
• Request Barge description and  Full Itinerary

Barges featuring the Canal du Midi in the Languedoc

• 4 and 6 guest charter deluxe barges complete with all the modern amenities of a deluxe hotel
• Enjoy special wine tastings, the opportunity to meet with local winemakers,  and special outings with your private driver in a deluxe minivan
• Revel in the beauty of the Canal du Midi, through the dreamy wine regions of the Minervois, Corbières,and Côteaux du Languedoc
• Taste over 50 wines during your week, coming from every corner of the Languedoc. As well as enjoying wines from top producers such as Mas de Daumas Gassac –described as the “Lafite of the Languedoc"
• Request Barge description and Full Itinerary