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Barge Hotels

Relax in style, let the world pass you by and be indulged on a hotel afloat.

The barges of yester-year have been transformed into luxury accommodation providing quality food and wine. There are lots of places to visit along the way from châteaux and vineyards to pretty medieval villages steeped in geraniums.

For a group of friends or a family get together, there couldn’t be a better way to enjoy the Burgundian countryside. It's a great way to meet people too, as Marilyn Floyde found out when she took a barge vacation on the Luciole. There are some 30 or so of these vessels cruising the canals of Bourgogne.

Barging Accommodation


Luciole

The barge Luciole, which means 'Firefly' travels along the Canal du Nivernais, with tours to Chablis and Vézelay.
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Barge Hotel Luciole, Burgundy, France


Le Premier

For the Rolls Royce of barging trips, Le Premier takes six guests along the Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Centre. Kitted out in 2004, this barge is state-of-the-art cruising. more


Barge Hotel Le Premier, Burgundy, France


Randle

Operated by Edge Charter, the Norfolk UK luxury travel company, Randle is a classic Lux Motor Barge sleeping up to four guests plus skipper and crew. Breakfast and light lunch plus escorted trips are included giving versatility to plan your own time at a leisurely pace. more...


Barge Hotel Le Premier, Burgundy, France