BARGES
FRANCE/GERMANY

ADRIENNE
France
Upper Loire

ALOUETTE
France
Passengers: 6. Barge is available on a charter or hotel basis through Burgundy and Franche-Comte. Charter rate is $23,100, and individual rate is $4,100 based on double occupancy including  first-class train transfers to/from Paris. The Alouette and Hirondelle can travel in tandem for large groups.

ANACOLUTHE
France
Passengers: 51. Crew of 12. This is a cross between a river boat and a hotel barge. It has three decks, with cabins on lowest deck (23 twins, 2 doubles, 1 single, each with private bath and shower). Air-conditioned. Dining room, library, piano bar, exercise room and spa pool. Goes on River Seine and Chablis. Fares are $1,990 per person double occupancy and $2,460 single.

ANJODI
France
Passengers: 8. Barge is 98 ft. long, is air-conditioned and heated, has a splash pool and a hot tub. It goes on the Canal du Midi. Fare from $2,090 to $2,690. Whole boat charter is $16,500 to $20,000.

ATHOS
France
Passengers: 12. It has five cabins with bunk beds and one double, each with private bathroom and shower and individually controlled heating. Cruises the Canal du Midi. Fare $2,100 to $2,625. Charter  $19,425 to $25,725.

AVENIR
France
Passengers: 10. The saloon has a piano. Three cabins are twin or double with private bathroom; two cabins share a bathroom. Cruises are on the Canal du Midi. Fares are $2,485 per person double occupancy, $2,935 for single, $21,800 for charter. Half-board charter is available at $12,960.

AVENTURA
France, Germany, Holland
Passengers: 8. Typically starts from Mainz (near Frankfurt), Koblenz or Köln and goes to Basel, Rüdesheim, Koblenz, Cologne, Rotterdam, Amsterdam, or London. This is a historical German coaster converted into a passenger vessel. It is air-conditioned and heated. It has a piano, two conference rooms. Languages spoken: German, English, French. The fare for the whole ship per day is $2,300.  For groups with more then 8 people overnight stay can be arranged onshore in hotels.

BERENDINA
France
Passengers: 6. Cruises the Canal Du Midi in the Languedoc wine region of southern France.  All cabins with en suite bath.  Central heating, air conditioned salon. $12,000 for six-person charter. 

CHANTERELLE
France
Passengers: 24. This hotel barge, air-conditioned, travels the Upper Loire Valley. There are seven cabins with twin beds, three with double beds, and four singles. Fares range from $1,490 to $1,990 for adults, 40 per cent off for children under age 16. Whole boat charter is $32,780 to $43,780.

CLAIRE DE LUNE
France
Passengers: 6. This barge, launched in 1998, cruises on the Canal du Midi in southwest France. Cabins are twin or double, with private shower and toilet. Excursions include Roman ruins, vineyards and the walled city of Carcassonne. Fare is $2,550 to $3,290. Whole boat charter is $15,000 to $18,000.

COLIBRI
France
Passengers: 4. Barge for charter only, full-board is $10,600 and cruise-only is $8,000 (meals ashore).

ELISABETH
France, Holland
Passengers: 6. It cruises from Auxerre and Clamecy on the Burgundy-Nivermais Canal. There are two double bed cabins and one twin bed cabin. Charter for six-night cruise is $12,600.

ENCHANTE
France

ESCARGOT
France
Passengers: 24. There are nine twin cabins and three cabins with double beds. Six-night cruises go to lower Burgundy, including visits to Dijon and Beaune. Fare is $1,490 to $1,690 per person.

ESPRIT
France
Passengers: 18. Hotel barge. There are two double-bed cabins and seven twin-bed cabins, all with individual air-conditioning and heating and private bath with shower.  Six-night cruises go along the Canal de Bourgogn and Canal du Centre in the Cote d'Or wine region. A watercolor cruise features painting workshops. Rates from $3,395 to $4,395 and include open bar and daily tours and excursions.

FANTASIA
There are 3 double bed cabins, each with private bath. There are bicycles, a razor-scooter, fishing rods, satellite TV, a VCR, piano, home entertainment system, and e-mail facilities. Guided tours are given in an air-conditionevan.  Owners are French/Dutch and multi-lingual.

FLEUR DE LYS
France
Passengers: 7. Each cabin has canopied king or twin beds, private dressing room, bath with double sink. There is a pool and a salon with antiques, grand piano, TV/VCR . It travels from Chagny to Chateauneuf in the Cote d’Or. The barge was featured in a full-length article in Town & Country. Charter. $36,400, including first class train to and from Paris.

HIRONDELLE
France
Passengers: 8. Charter rate is $30,800,and individual rates are $4,100 based on double occupancy including first-class train transfers to/from Paris. The Alouette and Hirondelle can travel in tandem for large groups.

HORIZON II
France
Passengers: 12. Cabins include one double suite and five twins with individual air-conditioning and heating controls, and private bathroom with shower. The barge is a split-level design with paneled interiors. It cruises on the Canal de Bourgogne between Tanlay and Marigny-le-Cahouet. Rates from $3,395 to $4,395 and include an open bar and daily tours and excursions.

L’ABERCROMBIE
France
Passengers: 22.
Cruises on the Yonne River and Canal de Bourgogne from Auxerre to Ancy le Franc. Twin and double cabins with private bath and shower. Three and six-night cruises, $1,160 to $2,490.

L'ART DE VIVRE
France
Passengers: 8. Goes from Vermenton to Mailly le Chateau, Merry Sur Yonne, Lucy Sur Yonne, Chevroches, and Dirol. Fares from $2,090 to $2,590 per person double occupancy, depending on season.

L’ETOILE 
France
Passengers: 6.  A traditional Dutch barge that goes on the Canal du Centre in Burgundy and on the Canal du Rhone and Canal du Midi. Value Season: Half-board $12,000, Full-board $13,250; Premium Season: Half-board $13,000, Full-board $14,250. Wine cruises in Southern Burgundy in April and August are whole boat charter full-board $15,750.

LA BELLE EPOQUE
France
Passengers:12. Vintage Dutch barge. There are sundeck spa/pool facilities, plus sauna and fitness studio. Cabins are air-conditioned with choice of twin or double beds. Two cruises offer French lessons as part of the cruise in April and October.

LA CHOUETTE
France
Passengers: 6. Traditional Dutch barge. At least one meal per day taken ashore (included in price)Each cabin has private facilities. The barge cruises the upper Loire between Paris and Montargis and Paris and Epernay. Charter only, $13,400 for four persons, $15,300 for six persons. 

LAFAYETTE
France
Passengers: 22. Cabins are on the lower deck and public rooms on the upper deck. There are six twin cabins, four doubles and two singles, each with private shower and toilet and opening portholes. Fare $1,990 to $2,490 per person. Charter is $39,800 to $49,800.

LA JOIE DE VIVRE
France
Passengers: 10. There is a pool on deck and chauffeured pickup and return to Paris. It cruises in the Upper Loire, including a tour of Fountainbleu Palace and the wine town of Sancerre. Whole boat charter from $28,300 to $33,300, and individual guest fares are $2,890 to $3,590.

LANIKAI
France, Holland, Belgium
Passengers: 6. This barge usually goes in the Burgundy and Loire regions, but in spring tulip time travels between Holland, Belgium and France.

LA REINE PEDAUQUE,  NIAGARA
France
Passengers: 12 and 6. These two barges often travel in tandem in central Burgundy from Dijon to Fleurey-Sur-Ouche, Gissey, Pont D’Ouche and Vandenesse. Fares from $2,615 to $2,975.

LA TORTUE
France
Passengers: 6. Traditional Dutch barge that goes on the Canal du Midi. There are twin and double cabins, each with private facilities and individually controlled heating and air-conditioning. Fare is $2,900 per person double occupancy. Charter is $15,000 for four, $16,000 for five or six.

LE BON VIVANT
France
Passengers: 8. This is a new 126 ft. barge with four staterooms, air-conditioning and heating, a sauna, fitness room, and small pool. It floats southern Burgundy and eastern Loire from Dijon to Chagny and Paray-le-Monial. The fare is $4,375 per person double occupancy, depending on season.

LE PAPILLON
France
Passengers: 6. This is a charter-only barge, air-conditioned throughout, with cruises on the Canal du Nivernais. Charters for four persons $13,900 to $16,500; for six persons, $15,900 to $19,500.
 

LIBELLULE
France
Passengers:20. Barge cruises the River Marne from Paris to Epernay. Cabins include doubles and twins, each with private toilet and shower. Air-conditioned throughout. Rates start at $1,490 per person double occupancy to $2,460. Full charter is $29,640 to $38,640.

LIBERTE
France
Passengers: 8. This barge was built in 1910 in Holland as a square-rigged sailing cargo barge. The barge was reconfigured as a luxury passenger vessel. Cabins include two doubles and two twins, each with individual air-conditioning and heating control, and private bath with shower. Cruises the River Yonne and Canal du Nivernais between Auxerre and Clamecy. Rates from $3,395 to $4,395.

L’IMPRESSIONNISTE
France
Passengers: 12. Barge is air-conditioned and heated, has a pool, hot tub, and fitness equipment. It floats in the Cote d’Or and Yonne regions in spring and summer, then in fall travels the Rhone Valley between Avignon and Agde in Provence and the south of France. Fares range from $2,790 to $3,590 per person double occupancy. Whole boat charter is $30,400 to $37,750.

LITOTE
France
Passengers: 20. Two sun decks. The boat is air-conditioned throughout. Cabins on the upper deck have large opening windows; those on lower deck have opening portholes, each with private shower and toilet. Route is in Burgundy along the upper Canal de Bourgogne. Fares $1,490 to $2,460 per person. Charters are $30,580 to $39,580.

LORRAINE
France
Passengers: 22. This hotel barge goes through the French region of Alsace and on the Arzviller barge-lift up a mountain. Air-conditioned throughout. Cabins have twin beds, private shower and toilet. Fare $1,790 to $2,290, 40 per cent off  for children. Whole boat charter is $35,800 to $45,800.

LUCIOLE
France
Passengers: 14. This barge, built by author John Liley, cruises the Canal du Nivernais and upper Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy. The barge is air-conditioned, has six twin bed cabins and two singles, each with private shower and toilet and opening windows. Fares are $1,900 to$2,590 per person. Charters run from $22,500 to $30,500.

MARJORIE II
France, Holland
Passengers: 12. In March and May cruises Holland. France cruises include Paris/ River Seine, Auxerre to Montbard, Paris to Chalons-sur-Marne, Chalons-sur-Marne to Nancy, and Nacny to Koblenz. There are six cabins with twin or queen configuration, air-conditioned, with private bath. There is a sun deck with jacuzzi. The itinerary includes Monet’s home at Giverny and Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte. Whole boat charter is $37,950 to $41,250; individuals are $1,850 to $3,750.  $32,950 for families traveling with two or more children under age 16 in July and August. Golf charters available.

MEANDERER
France
Passengers: 6. Barge with jacuzzi, offers golf, antiques and wine cruises of the Upper Lorie, Montargis to Chatillon-sur-Loire.. Fares from $3,625 to $3,975 per person. Whole boat charter from  $17,500 to $21,950. 
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MERRY QUEST
France
Passesngers: 2. Floats on the Canal du Midi and Champagne. $3,980 for a party of 2.

MIRABELLE
France
Passengers: 24. Has air-conditioning and heating throughout. There are 12 twin cabins with private shower and toilet. There is a family cruise in July and a wine cruise in October. Fares are $1,490 to $1,990, with a $470 single supplement. Charter is $32,780 to $43,780.

NAPOLEAN
France
Passengers: 12. This barge cruises through Provence on the River Rhone between St.Vallier and Aries. Cabins are twin or double, with private bath and shower. There is a sundeck with jacuzzi and exercise equipment. Sightseeing includes ruins at Orange and Aries, Roman aqueduct at Pont de Gard, winetasting at Chateauneuf du Pape. August cruise features opera. Whole boat charter rate $48,600, and individual rate $4,300 based on double occupancy, including train transfers from Paris.

NENUPHAR
France
Passengers: 12. Built in 1924 in Belgium, barge was converted to a hotel barge. Nenuphar means water lily in French. Four cabins have queen beds, two have twin beds; each has individual air-conditioning and heating controls, and private bath with shower. There is a dining room and a sundeck with a fringed awning. It cruises along the Canal de Briare, Canal du Loing and River Seine. Rates from $3,395 to $4,395. A culinary cruise features demonstrations of French cooking.

NIAGARA
France
Passengers: 6. The cabins are on the lower deck and the wheelhouse and spa pool are on the upper deck. Cabins have opening windows or opening portholes. The barge has 3 and 6-night trips on the Cote d’Or.  For 6-night trips fares are $2,615 to $2,975. Charter  $13,420 to $15,095.

NYMPHEA
France
Passengers: 6. Floats the River Cher in the Loire Valley. Fares $2,090 to $2,690. Charter $12,500 to $16,000.

PRINCESS
France, Luxembourg, and Germany
Passengers: 8. Built in the Netherlands by Daniel Ludwig, international shipping magnate and founder of Princess Hotels, as his private barge. There are four cabins with king or twin beds, individual air-conditioning and heating controls, and private bath with shower. There is a canopied sundeck. Cruises go on three routes: in Champagne; in the Moselle Valley of France, Luxembourg and Germany between Thionville and Koblenz; and in Alsace-Lorraine between Strasbourg and Nancy. Rates range from $3,395 to $4,395.

QUIETUDE
France
Passengers: 8. There is a split-level dining room, a piano, and an open fireplace, with 3 double cabins and a fourth with bunk beds. Each has private shower and toilet. It cruises the upper Canal de Bourgogne and River Yonne. Fare $2,090 per person double occupancy and $2,625 for a single. Charter is $11,550 for six; $14,700 for eight.

REINE PEDAUQUE
Burgundy waterways of France, departing from Dijon
Passengers: 8
Wheelchair Accessible. This barge is equipped with wheelchair stair lifts between decks, handrails in bathrooms, and a minibus what is wheelchair accessible. Recent fares: from $3,550. Regional wines and daily excursions included.

ROSA
France
Passengers: 8. A Dutch barge, air-conditioned, plus a large opening roof that allows you to cruise in the open air without going on deck. Cabins are twin or double with private shower and toilet and opening windows. It cruises the Midi Pyrenees. Fare $2,090 to $2,690. Charter $14,500 to $20,000.

SAINT LOUIS
France
Passengers: 6. Charter-only barge has three cabins with twin beds, private bath and screened window. There is central heating and air-conditioning, cellular phone service. English-speaking crew. There are wine-tasting cruises and a dine-around cruise with five meals at restaurants on shore (jacket required for men). Children are accepted age 6 and above. Trips can be planned around tennis, golf or bridge. Barge goes through Burgundy in the Cote d’Or and in the Ouche Valley from Dijon to Point Royal. Whole-boat charter is $19,900 for six people, $17,900 for four, including an open bar, guided excursions, and transfers from the Dijon train station. Wine and gourmet cruises are more.

SAROCHE
France
Passengers: 6. Has a wood-burning fireplace, satellite TV, central air-conditioning and heating, and a garden room with a fountain. Cabins have twin or king-sized beds, private shower and toilet, and opening windows. It cruises Camargue and Provence, Burgundy, the Upper Loire, Montargis to Lagny and Champagne region. Fares from $2,150 to $3,250. Charters from $10,400 to $18,500.

SHERBORNE
France
Passengers: 6. There are three twin cabins, each with private shower and toilet. The barge goes on the Canal du Midi. Fares are $2,200. Charter is $11,500.

WHO KNOWS
France
Passengers: 8. Charter-only barge that does the Cote d’Or and has bed and breakfast or half-board arrangements. One cabin has double bed, two have twin beds and two have bunk beds, each with shower, toilet and opening portholes. Bed and breakfast charter is $9,100; half-board charter $10,100.
 
Fares are those last reported to us and can vary widely.