CRUISING DESTINATIONS / FRANCE

Alsace-Lorraine

Discover splendid scenery, pretty medieval villages and a truly multicultural atmosphere as you cruise the waterways of Alsace in north eastern France, Luxembourg and Germany. These are some nice cruises... History and Architecture - Hochfelden - Strasbourg - Hochfelden - Saverne - Sarreguemines - Saverne - Hesse - Hochfelden via Arzviller - Hesse Wine and... more...

Aquitaine

The picture-postcard scenery of the Aquitaine region in South West France has inspired artists for generations and is a delight to visit. These are some nice cruises... History and Architecture - Le Mas D'Agenais - Montauban - Montauban - Buzet Sur Baise - Montauban Wine tasting - Le Mas d'Agenais - Condom Here, good living is a traditional way of... more...

Brittany

Soak up the Celtic charm of the beautiful cruising region of Brittany and step back in time as you visit the medieval towns, châteaux and castles that line your route and captivate your cultural tastebuds. These are some nice cruises... History and Architecture - Nort Sur Erdre - Redon - La Roche Bernard et Nort Sur Erdre - Messac - Josselin - Messac - Nort... more...

Burgundy Franche-Comte

A cruise on Burgundy’s beautiful network of peaceful waterways takes you through the wealthiest and perhaps most gastronomic region of France – a haven for all who appreciate fine wines and excellent cuisine. These are some nice cruises... History and Architecture - Scey sur Saone out and back - Dole - Pontailler sur Saône - Saint Jean de Losne -... more...

Burgundy Loire

On the edge of the Nivernais Loire region of Burgundy, the gently sloping Canal latéral à la Loire follows the course of the River Loire and affords spectacular views of the surrounding vineyard-clad hilltops and the beautiful River Loire itself. These are some nice cruises... History and Architecture - Chatillon sur Loire - Briare - Chatillon sur Loire - Rogny... more...

Burgundy Nivernais

The charming Canal du Nivernais, reputed to be one of the prettiest in France, winds peacefully between Auxerre and Decize through rolling meadows, hillside vineyards, rocky outcrops and forests. These are some nice cruises... Wine and Gastronomy - Decize - Tannay - Brienon out and back Nature - Joigny - Corbigny - Coulanges sur Yonne out and back... more...

Carmargue

Enjoy a peaceful way of life - seemingly unchanged for centuries as you journey under vast blue skies along the Canal du Rhone à Sète through the natural salt lakes and peaceful reed marshes that make up the Camargue. These are some nice cruises... Nature - Beaucaire - Port Cassafieres - Lattes - Argens - Bellegarde - Le Somail The Etang de Thau is a... more...

Champagne - Ardennes

Coronation City, Champagne town... Reims, one of the main gastronomic centres of France is eager to show you the legacy of its glorious past and to lead you into a prestigious realm of the most celebrated and festive of wines. This is a nice cruise... Two weeks: -  Pont à Bar - Epernay - Reims - Pont à Bar Rich of traditions and centuries-old know-how, Reims... more...

Charente

The Charente is one of France’s most beautiful rivers. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for fishing and swimming and its pretty river banks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna. These are some nice cruises... Wine and Gastronomy - Jarnac - Rochefort and Cognac - Jarnac - Cognac - Chateauneuf Sur Charente - Cognac Meadows of grazing cattle and fields of... more...

Lot

For many, this is river cruising at its best! The meandering River Lot flows through wide valleys and narrow gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls, taking you on a memorable voyage to ancient castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux. This is a nice cruise... Nature - Douelle - Luzech - Crégols - Douelle Our base at... more...

Maine-Anjou

Just a few hours from Paris, between the Castles of the Loire and Brittany, this unique region offers 300 km of beautiful waterways devoted purely to pleasure craft.   These are some nice cruises: Sablé sur Sarthe - Grez-Neuville  Daon out and back  Chenillé-Changé - La Suze sur Sarthe  Renowned for its gentle atmosphere,... more...

Midi

Let the historic Canal du Midi transport you gently through sun-drenched vineyards, pretty waterside villages and on to the pristine beaches of the Mediterranean. These are some nice cruises... Carcassonne - Agde ou Homps - Carnon Argens - Négra or Argens - Lattes... more...

Somme

The département of Somme was created from a small part of the old province of Artois and largely from the historic province of Picardie.   The following cruise is possible: - Cappy out and back  It is located in the northwestern part of the Picardy region, and is bordered by the départements of Pas-de-Calais to the north, Aisne... more...