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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
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Amaryllis
Accommodates up to 8 passengers
Drift into another world – of medieval villages, flower-filled meadows and celebrated chateaux
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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
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Hirondelle
Accommodates up to 8 passengers or cabin only
Glide along quiet canals where little has changed since horses once towed these stately craft
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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
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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 »
Grand Cru Wine Cruise

Grand Cru Wine Cruise

Discover the 33 Grand Cru wines of Burgundy with a special luxury cruise... 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 »