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Our Routes
Choose from our routes through France's inland waterways and discover the infinite variety of experiences on offer. Meet the Fleet View details of our luxury péniche-hôtels: Alouette Accommodates up to 4 passengers Langorous days in the southern sun while cruising quiet waters to Carcassonne Visit website » Amaryllis Accommodates up to 8 passengers Drift into another world – of medieval villages, flower-filled meadows and celebrated chateaux Visit website » Fleur de Lys Accommodates up to 6 passengers A basket of fresh croissants, a glass of Burgundy wine, the sun filtering through a vine-hung pergola Visit website » Hirondelle Accommodates up to 8 passengers or cabin only Glide along quiet canals where little has changed since horses once towed these stately craft Visit website » Napoleon Accommodates up to 12 passengers or cabin only A thrilling journey along the majestic Rhone, en route to the grand cities and dramatic landscapes of Provence Visit website » Special Wine & Art Cruies New for 2012 are specialist itineraries lovingly created for our Afloat in France barges. Cruising through some of France's finest waterways, guests will delight in Wine and Art themed excursions and activities led by experts in their fields. More »

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Tailor-Made Itineraries

Special cruises tailored for wine, golf, cookery and the family on board our luxury barges. More »

Special Offers

Book any of our family itineraries on Hirondelle in July & August & children aged 10 or under go free. More »

Meet the Fleet

Our 5 péniche-hôtels are among the most exclusive and lavish ever to navigate the waterways of France. More »

The Waterways of France

France's inland waterways weave through some of the country's finest landscapes More »

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