Les Bateaux Belmond

Burgundy clouds bloom in a purpling sky, reflecting the sunset spectacle on the serene waters of tree-lined river below.

Lifestyle

Onboard Marguerite, From Sunrise to Sunset

A trip onboard a Les Bateaux Belmond boat is unlike anything else. Welcome to a day on Marguerite, where from sunrise to sunset, you’ll explore the beauty of Burgundy by meeting food and wine producers that make this region in France so special.

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Culture

The Best Film Festivals – and Where to Stay

Ever wanted a sneak peek at the films everyone will be talking about next awards season? Film festivals offer a glamorous way to do just that, where you can spot stars, attend fascinating events and soak up the buzz at some of the world’s most beautiful destinations. We've put together a list of our favourites, along with the perfect Belmond property to pair it with following your movie marathon.

Late sun catches the grooves and verdant stripes of the Champagne vineyards of Veuve Clicquot as cloud builds on the horizon.

Lifestyle

Taste Travel: A Guide to Champagne

In the first of a new series of Belmond destination guides, food writer Caroline Craig takes us through what makes the French region of Champagne so special.

Chef Dominique Crenn prepares a salad of sliced ripe beef tomatoes sprinkled with herbs, seen in close-up.

Lifestyle

Recipe: Dominique Crenn’s ‘Classique’ Vinaigrette

Culinary Curator at Les Bateaux Belmond, Chef Dominique Crenn shares with us the recipe for her ‘classique’ vinaigrette. This staple of French cuisine is the perfect way to finish your summer salads and impress your guests around the table.

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What To Wear in France’s Waterways

Though it may be tempting to pack berets and stripes, we’re here to help you avoid a dreaded faux pas when travelling to France. Style expert Osman Ahmed leads us through the do’s and don’ts of dressing for a French river cruise as part of our ‘Location Dressing’ series.

A piled plate of sugar-dusted Madeleines and choux buns with creme and chocolate rests on a laid table with blue place mats.

La Bonne Cuisine

Experience the heady pinnacle of culinary pleasure on board Les Bateaux Belmond, where we bring the simple perfection of French cuisine to life on our slow-luxury boats.

A man in casual clothes reclines in a chair, reading a book with a Negroni-style drink next to him on a deck's wooden rail.

Travel

Privacy in Motion

Travelling in luxury by train or boat recalls a sense of cinematic glamour. Now, takeovers and charters are the new way to recreate a rollicking spirit of celebration for special occasions.

Soft sun brushes the canopy on the deck of Coquelicot as it glides along a wide, tree-lined waterway, seen from behind.

Lifestyle

The Crafting of Coquelicot

Onboard Coquelicot, each fabric, painting and handmade ornament takes you on the ultimate grand voyage – meet the French artisans who shaped Les Bateaux Belmond’s most sumptuous floating villa.

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Travel

Set Sail in Champagne

Onboard Coquelicot, explore the sparkling Champagne region with curated activities, wine tasting and culinary lessons – courtesy of Ruinart, our partner in this adventure on waters.

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

Lifestyle

Breaking Bread with Chef Dominique Crenn

Forget everything you thought you knew about dining on a boat. Meet Chef Dominique Crenn – of the 3 Michelin star Atelier Crenn – who is charting a new course for French river cruising on board Les Bateaux Belmond, her new culinary canvas.

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Villa San Michele

Uno splendido belvedere su Firenze

Britannic Explorer

La nuova icona britannica

Celia

Una carrozza esclusiva per celebrare i momenti importanti della vita