Cabin boats

Why not take your family or friends on a week or weekend cruise through Burgundy and meet some of the local people? There is a wide range of boats to charter, most of which do not require a licence. So choose the boat of your dreams, the one whose size, capacity and facilities best fit your requirements, select a departure point and the waterway you wish to cruise. After a brief session learning about the boat, you can cast off and sail away!

List of canal boats

Barge-hotels and cruise boats

Barge-hotels are wonderful, the most luxurious and comfortable way to explore Burgundy, its rivers, canals, fine food and wine. The captain will take care of your every need and prepare excellent meals for his passengers. There are about twenty such barges plying the waters of Burgundy and cruises can last from 2 to 7 days. They vary from smaller barges for up to 6 people to much larger craft for 24 passengers. (There are even some that hold up to 140 passengers). Cruises usually offer full-board accommodation and include the cost of excursions, wine cellar tours and visits to other attractions. Some even include travel to and from Paris.

List of barge-hotels

Excursion boats

Interested in the canals and rivers of Burgundy? Fancy a trip on one? Excursion boats offer a very pleasant way of touring this region for a few hours. The crews of such boats have a passionate interest in their own waterway, they know all about it and can regale their passengers with surprising facts, fascinating tales and funny stories. These boats can hold from 6 to 200 passengers. They offer hour long, half day or full day cruises. On certain boats the cruise may include lunch on board. It is also possible to arrange a personalized cruise but be aware that some boats only sail in season.

List of excursion boats

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