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Afloat in France, luxury barge cruising

Luxury Barging with Afloat in France

Discover one of the most relaxing and luxurious ways to explore France—cruising its beautiful canals and rivers in Orient-Express style aboard an Afloat in France barge.

Carrying between four and 12 guests, these five spacious craft are perfect for a group of family or friends. Charter your own barge or reserve a cabin with other guests.

Renowned as among the finest craft plying the European waterways, these exceptional péniche-hôtels take you from great cities to remote landscapes of forests, fields and hidden villages. Gourmet dining on board and visits to local sights are all part of the experience.

 
Our Routes  

Our Routes

Discover the infinite variety of experiences on offer with our unique cruise routes. More »
Rhythm of Life  

Rhythm of Life

There is a way of ghosting through the best of France, virtually unnoticed.  More »
 

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Art & Wine Itineraries

Art & Wine Itineraries

Special cruises tailored for art and wine lovers on board our luxury barges. More »
Meet the Fleet

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

The Waterways of France

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

Rhythm of Life

There is a way of ghosting through the best of France, virtually unnoticed.  More »