Les Bateaux  Belmond

France

Discover a new pace of travel in France

Onboard Les Bateaux Belmond river cruises, take in stunning views of France. Over a week, let time stretch and reconnect with what means the most to you during your private journey. Meanwhile, we’ll arrange every activity for you and your guests, and assign a dedicated crew and private chef to look after your needs.

A collection of 7 luxury Belmond boats
Fully inclusive dining and beverages
Fully curated itineraries and activities managed by your own Guest Experience Manager
Dedicated crew and private chef
Exclusive access to renowned vineyards
We provide a return transfer service to and from our luxury boat within France and Switzerland
Routes through Burgundy, Champagne, the Bordeaux region and Provence

THE COLLECTION

Discover Belmond Boats

Each Belmond luxury boat is uniquely elegant, with spacious cabins and en-suite bathrooms. All feature large open-plan living spaces, with some boats hosting additional features such as heated swimming pools.

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Coquelicot, Champagne

Occupancy

Up 6 passengers in 3 cabins

Features

Glass skylight, open kitchen, three en-suite bathrooms

Marguerite, Burgundy

Occupancy

Up to 8 passengers in 4 cabins

Features

Comfortable double beds and spacious ensuite

Lilas, Burgundy

Occupancy

Up to 8 passengers in 4 cabins

Features

On-deck pool, spacious cabins

Pivoine, Provence

Occupancy

8 passengers

Features

Private charter boat or open sailing, perfect for groups and families

Fleur de Lys, Burgundy

Occupancy

Up to 6 passengers in 3 cabins

Features

Comfortable double beds and spacious ensuite

Alouette, Bordeaux Region

Occupancy

Up to 4 passengers in 2 cabins

Features

Spacious twin and double beds

Napoléon, Provence

Occupancy

Up to 12 passengers in 6 cabins

Features

Private charter boat or open sailing, spacious double and twin bedrooms perfect for groups and families

Regions

The Best of France

Whether travelling through lush Champagne, historic Burgundy or the sun-drenched Provence, every journey with a private Belmond boat is a feast for the senses.

Chef Dominique Crenn, Our Culinary Curator

Chef Dominique Crenn, in dark glasses and a flat cap, stands in a vegetable farm, holding up a bunch of fresh-pulled turnips.

Meet Dominique Crenn, chef, owner of the three-Michelin-starred Atelier Crenn and Culinary Curator of Les Bateaux Belmond

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Experiences

At a table laid for dining, with wineglasses and gold-plated cutlery, a waiter shows guests the label on a bottle of wine.

Curated for wine connoisseurs and history lovers, join us on the Semaine des Grands Crus to enjoy a week of culinary exploration and taste the 33 finest vintages of the region.

Discover the journey

About

The journey of the Belmond boats started with the acquisition of five iconic luxury river boats in France. These were former cargo boats during World War II, or river boats originally used as commercial freight-carrying barges.

With each of the boats having a storied past, their elegant interiors are curated to meet the best standards of accommodation. Coquelicot, our signature floating villa, was reimagined by designers Humbert and Poyet to capture the very essence of the Champagne region. Onboard Marguerite, the newest boat in our collection, modern design is paired with French antiques, creating a relaxed sanctuary rooted in regional heritage.