The French Hotel Barge Savoir Vivre, based in Northern Burgundy for 2026, has a last minute discount of 20% off their standard rate for our clients. Special offer Save 20% on selected 2026 dates. Valid 2026 dates Special rates, includes last minute discount About French Hotel Barge Savoir Vivre The French hotel barge Savoir Vivre […]
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French Hotel Barge L’Art de Vivre offers barge cruises in Northern Burgundy on the Canal de Nivernais. They are an 8-passenger barge with 4 guest cabins and now have new pricing for groups of 4 and 5 guests. This is perfect for smaller groups, especially if they desire their own room for themselves. This new
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The portion of the Canal du Bourgogne that the French Hotel Barge L’Impressonniste normally cruises will be closed due to engineering work. Therefore, beginning in May 2026 and throughout the remainder of the season, she will cruise a new itinerary on the Canal du Centre, approximately 25 miles to the south. The Canal du Centre
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The luxury Hotel Barge Aurora is currently offering a 20% discount on ALL remaining open dates in 2026 for cruises in The Netherlands & France. Hotel Barge Aurora – Maximum of 8 guests – Holland & France Springtime in Holland A spring barge cruise along the Dutch canals is a great way to explore the
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We have created a new area on our Destinations page to augment Nymphea’s Brittany itinerary. Rochefort-en-Terre This unique itinerary combines the charm of small villages with memorable excursions – from Château de Josselin and the flower-filled streets of Rochefort-en-Terre to a Michelin-starred dining experience and a traditional cider tasting. Along the way, you’ll enjoy peaceful
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The French Hotel Barge Athos cruises the Canal du Midi in the south of France provided this recipe for Moules Marinières. Image by freepik.com No festive table in our region is complete without the briny freshness of shellfish. If you’d like to bring a little bit of Athos into your kitchen this season, here’s a
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Following earlier news this year about Nymphea’s departure from the Loire Valley, we are pleased to unveil an exciting new chapter. Beginning in May 2026, Nymphea will cruise the beautiful inland waterways of Brittany, inviting guests to explore charming villages, historic towns, and the region’s unspoiled countryside rarely seen by visitors. Nymphea, a six-passenger French
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The real national sport in France might just be pétanque. Football and rugby are deeply loved but pétanque is woven into the fabric of everyday life. It’s a game played in nearly every village, by people of all ages. Unlike football or rugby, pétanque isn’t just for spectators mainly watching professionals on a screen, it’s
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Now is the ideal time to start planning your next barge cruise getaway — whether a spontaneous trip this year or an exciting adventure in 2026. We still have some last-minute private barge charters and cabin cruises available for this summer and autumn; many with special offers. There are also a couple of weeks for
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Book your Christmas Markets cruise to fully immerse yourself in quaint European festive traditions in style and elegance. Photo: Colmar Tourism Glide along the glistening canals aboard the Hotel Barge Panache while their outstanding crew pampers you in luxurious comfort. Enjoy being chauffeured to the most beautiful towns in the Alsace region on your French
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