PRIVATE BIKE, BARGE & RIVER SHIP TRIPS           
Fancy a floating holiday? We’ve got the one for you!

With our long-standing relationship with numerous hotel barges* and river ships, we have vessels that can accommodate 6 to 150 guests onboard.

Private group charters can be arranged on select dates for six and seven night cruises operating from March to November (click here for winter trips).

Each itinerary can be customized to various interests - cycling, walking, golf, wine, cuisine, art, architecture, chocolate, history, and French gardens.

Here are some of the remarkable regions available for cruises on our barge and river ships:

• Upper Loire River  - Linger in the medieval villages, 17C chateaux and glorious flower   gardens of the upper Loire. Private tasting of the famous Sancerre wine.

• Dijon & Burgundy - Indulge in the glory of the gastronomic center of France at the pace of an escargot - quaint villages, famous vineyards, unique architecture - all along the way.

• Chablis & Western Burgundy  - Cathedrals, abbeys, medieval walled towns and delectable cuisine, plus a private tasting of the real Chablis wines.

• Alsace - Filled with colorful fairy-tale villages brimming with flowers, storks nesting
on rooftops, and vineyards stretching to the horizon, the Alsace is a truly enchanting cycling destination and culinary treasure trove.

• Bordeaux - Cycle through the picturesque medieval villages and chateaux of Bordeaux - savor wine tastings galore, including the famous Medoc and Saint Emilion.

• Camargue & Provence – Revel in the Roman ruins and beautifully restored hilltop  villages of Provence, as well as Avignon’s Papal palace and Van Gogh’s Arles.

• Champagne – Bubble-tastic barging with magnificent chateaux, cathedrals and formal gardens, as well a private tasting in the Moet et Chandon cellars.

• Belgium & Southern Holland - Chocolate, clogs, windmills and old historic towns famous for their cheese and architecture. Explore Amsterdam and its 90 islands and 400 bridges.

• Danube River - An impressive journey through five countries with sights and sites of many great moments in European history. Discover the art, architecture and culture of some of Europe’s most refined and renowned cities.

• Rhine River – On one of the most important waterways of the modern world, we’ll take in  the art, architecture, fortifications and culture of the Netherlands, Germany, Luxembourg and Alsace, France.

*Special Note on Barging:
Chartering your own barge maximizes your holiday enjoyment and provides the advantage of privacy, freedom and flexibility. You have the luxury of a private vessel with a guide and crew devoted exclusively to your group. We will custom design the cruise exactly as you wish, adapting the activities, excursions, and interests to your needs and desires. Typical rates for the week range from $3,000 to $5,400 per person.