Journeys

The waterways of France are unlike anything else. Whether you hire a private boat or book by the room, your trip is fully customisable. Choose from weeklong adventures or shorter three-night stays and discover a side of France few others see.

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Alouette: Agen to Castets en Dorthe

6 nights

from €78,000

Charter basis for up to 4 guests

Relax into the rhythm of the waterways as you indulge in a private exploration of the Bordeaux wine region.

Alouette: Castets en Dorthe to Sérignac

6 nights

from €78,000

Charter basis for up to 4 guests

Relax into the rhythm of the waterways as you indulge in a private exploration of the Bordeaux wine region.

Alouette: Sérignac to Castets en Dorthe

6 nights

from €78,000

Charter basis for up to 4 guests

Step aboard Alouette, your own Belmond boat, for a tailored cruise through the iconic winemaking region of Bordeaux.

Five people sit and talk around a circular table with drinks on a boat deck, surrounded by water and trees, with a mountain visible in the background under a clear sky.

Coquelicot: Jaulgonne to Châlons-en-Champagne

6 nights

from €35,000

per adult / Coquelicot

Discover the many wonders of Champagne onboard Coquelicot, a buoyant villa rich in design and intricate details that honour the history and heritage of the region.

Coquelicot: Châlons-en-Champagne to Jaulgonne

6 nights

from €38,700

per adult / Coquelicot

Discover the many wonders of Champagne onboard Coquelicot, a buoyant villa rich in design and intricate details that honour the history and heritage of the region.

Fleur de Lys: St Léger to Pontailler

6 nights

from €32,300

per adult / Fleur de Lys

Journey in style onboard Fleur de Lys and experience Burgundy's signature gastronomy, vineyards and medieval châteaux.

Fleur de Lys: Pontailler to St-Léger

6 nights

from €32,300

per adult / Fleur de Lys

Journey in style onboard Fleur de Lys and experience Burgundy's signature gastronomy, vineyards and medieval châteaux.

Front view of a luxurious river barge sailing down a sun-splashed tree-lined canal

Lilas: Lyon to St Jean

6 nights

from €150,200

Charter basis for up to 8 guests

Set sail on Lilas to enjoy slow, luxury travel at its finest in Burgundy, France.

Aerial view of a Lyon bridge over the river Rhone with glimpses of a busy street beyond, shaded by tall buildings either side.

Lilas: St Jean to Lyon

6 nights

from €154,800

Charter basis for up to 8 guests

Set sail on Lilas to enjoy slow, luxury travel at its finest in Burgundy, France.

Lilas: St-Léger to St-Jean

6 nights

from €180,000

Charter basis for up to 8 guests

Set sail on Lilas to enjoy slow, luxury travel at its finest in Burgundy, France.

Napoléon: Avignon to La Voulte-sur-Rhône

6 nights

from €8,300

per adult / Napoléon

Embark on a unique river cruise through the South of France onboard Napoléon - the largest, most sociable barge in our fleet.

Napoléon: La Voulte-sur-Rhône to Avignon

6 nights

from €8,430

per adult / Napoléon

Sample truffles, cycle lavender fields, enjoy lively evenings, and unwind in spacious cabins aboard Napoléon.

A serene river at sunset with a historic stone bridge on the left and a walled town with a prominent castle or palace on the right, under a pastel pink and purple sky.

Pivoine: Aigues-Mortes to Avignon

6 nights

from €154,800

Charter basis for up to 8 guests

Relax into the rhythm of Southern France, explore the sun-kissed landscapes of Provence and glide through Provence. Welcome onboard Pivoine.

Exterior of a royal-blue bottomed river barge moored alongside a tree-lined canal

Pivoine: Avignon to Aigues-Mortes

6 nights

from €154,800

Charter basis for up to 8 guests

Glide through the sun-drenched landscapes of Provence, where sand dunes meet salt marshes, wild horses and flamingos. Fall in love with hidden scenes of France on a truly intimate, personalised journey.