Bienvenue to the wonderful world of barge cruising along the celebrated French  waterways. cruising aboard unique vessels in “unpretentious luxury.” All barges offer air conditioned comfort, tasteful décor, spacious living and dining area, bar and sundeck. All cabins are outside. A guarantee of first class, highly personalized service by an experienced bilingual crew. A unique way of seeing France, at 4 mph with the certain intimacy that comes from slowness and from being with a small group of friends.
Each day brings a new guided shore excursion. Your special way to discover the heart of France and the French countryside in their full glory, with  plenty of time to see the detail one would otherwise miss. You amble through the cobble stone streets of a medieval village, you glide through the forests and fields, you visit private castles with their magnificent gardens, quaint villages where time seems to stand still,  vineyards where we will stop for a taste of local fares, world historical sites. Our licensed, well-informed tour escorts to describe and reveal France’s hidden secrets. All barges have bicycles so you can even explore nearby villages and countryside at another pace.
Each day & night a sampling of the finest French wines and the best in gourmet French foods   You will dine on meals prepared by chefs trained in France’s finest schools, with meals produced from only fresh foods with complimentary wines that accompany both lunch and dinner, carefully selected from the vast choice of quality French vineyards.  
France Vacations Barge cruising is the graceful way of life in unprecedented comfort. The best vacation you ever had. Et alors…