French Country Waterways, Ltd.
The Finest Tradition in Luxury Canal Cruises

For over 30 years, American-owned and operated, French Country Waterways has been cruising the canals and rivers of France. Truly unique voyages of discovery, our luxury hotel barge cruises provide one of the most relaxing and refreshing vacation experiences. Enjoy six all-inclusive nights in total luxury. Dine on world-class, gourmet cuisine and savor our exclusive wines - many from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards. Visit historic châteaux, medieval villages, and world-famous vineyards. Or, relax on deck with a fine wine in hand while the beautiful French countryside slowly unfolds before you.
Insider Tip
Whichever you choose, cruising on a French Country Waterways luxury barge allows you to gain a rare, insider's perspective of provincial France.Virtuoso Preferred Supplier Since 01 Jan 1991
Ships
Capacity: 12 Passengers
Burgundy – Cruise near the heart of the famed Côte d’Or wine growing region on the Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Centre.
Itinerary Highlights: Walking tours of Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy, and the beautiful wine town of Beaune, wine tasting in Chassagne-Montrachet, dinner ashore at Lameloise.
Capacity: 18 Passengers
Burgundy – Cruise near the heart of the famed Côte d’Or wine growing region on the Canal de Bourgogne and the Canal du Centre.
Itinerary Highlights: walking tours of Dijon, the historic capital of Burgundy, and the beautiful wine town of Beaune, wine tasting in Chassagne-Montrachet, dinner ashore at Levernois.
Capacity: 8 Passengers
Upper Loire – Cruise a network of canals, dating from 1604, which links Paris to the fertile basin of the Loire River.
Itinerary Highlights: Tour the Château de Sully-sur-Loire,, visit La Grange artisan wine barrel maker, private wine tasting in Sancerre, dinner ashore at the Auberge des Templiers.
Capacity: 12 Passengers
Champagne – The region that produces the world’s most celebrated wine has also witnessed centuries of history shaping events.
Itinerary Highlights: Tour the Coronation city of Reims, visit the Champagne House of Ployez-Jacquemart, visit the WWI battlefield at Belleau Wood, dinner ashore at Les Crayères.
Capacity: 8 Passengers
Alsace-Lorraine – The storybook, half timbered wine villages of Alsace meet the rich forests and pasturelands of Lorraine.
Itinerary Highlights: Wine tasting in Traenheim, tour the 13th century Chapel of the Cordeliers, and Nancy, home of the Art Nouveau movement, dinner ashore at Villa René Lalique.
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