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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 »

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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

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

The Waterways of France

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

Rhythm of Life

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

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