FRENCH BOATING GUIDE 2017


Clockwise from top left: Brittany Sailing School; the Fonserannes Lock Flight on the Canal du Midi; boating with France Afloat; a boat can be a real home from home


French canals and countryside. www.bargeladycruises.com


Bateaux Parisiens +33 (0)825 01 01 01


Based at the foot of the Eiffel Tower for a magical setting, experience glittering panoramic views from a luxurious interior on a lunch or dinner cruise. www.bateauxparisiens.com


Bateau Simpatico A luxury townhouse barge available for vacation rentals, situated in the Port de Suffren at the base of the Eiffel Tower. Convenient and romantic! www.quai48parisvacation.com


Belle France +44 (0)1580 848 079


Canal cruises for 4-12 passengers offering wining, dining and informative tours that span a


choice of regions, from Bordeaux to the Loire Valley. www.bellefrance.com


Belmond Afloat in France +44 (0)845 077 2222


Seven luxury barges make up this impressive fleet, offering cruises on a number of canals. After lazy hours on deck and exciting activities ashore, a farewell dinner is the perfect opportunity to reflect on a memorable trip. www.belmond.com/afloat-in-france


Boating Holidays from Blue Water Holidays +44 (0)1756 701 200


Boat holiday specialists with a choice of more than 3,000 boats for hire. Choose a destination, boat and route to see which packages are available. www.boatingholidays.com


Boutique Hotel Barges +33 (0)688 811 605


Offers bookings on a selection of hand-picked luxury barges, with various tours and itineraries available covering Burgundy, Champagne, the Loire, Bordeaux and the Canal du Midi. www.boutiquehotelbarges.com


CanalBargeCruises.com +1 888 264 3983


Browse barge cruises by region, category and price range. The company cruises in Burgundy, Alsace-Lorraine and Provence, to name just a few regions. www.canalbargecruises.com


Cris Boat France +33 (0)230 96 08 57 Presents a broad choice of French destinations and boats ranging from one to five stars. www.crisboat.co.uk


Cruise France +44 (0)1756 706518 Choose from cruisers, hotel barges or self-drive boats for different approaches to exploring the French canals. An online interactive map shows the routes available. www.cruisefrance.com


Découvertes


+33 (0)442 50 14 41 Tour organisers providing customisable vacations. The luxury cruise package aboard the 100-foot Esperance takes guests along the Canal du Midi to medieval Carcassonne. www.decouvertes.fr


Elegant Resorts +44 (0)1244 897 771 Discover historic villages and Renaissance châteaux from extravagantly furnished


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