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Your French Barging Adventure Starts Here

Our team are leading specialists dedicated to luxury fully crewed barge cruises in France, the UK and Italy. We have travelled many times on all of our featured barges, which means that we can provide you with personalized and unparalleled knowledge of the different canal barges and regions. Fabulous wine and food are highlights of every cruise, as are fascinating excursions each day to local villages, chateaux, historic sites, markets and wine tastings.

Our Barges

No-one knows European Waterways like we do, so if you’re unsure where you’d like to cruise, here’s a useful guide to get you started.

Cruise Locations

Our Unique Small Group Tours & Themed Cruises

Special Interest
Cruises

Cruise itineraries that focus on wine, whisky, cycling, family groups... take your pick!

Unique Small
Group Tours

Fascinating history, beautiful French villages, colourful country markets, breathtaking countryside, magnificent food and wine… join us!

Group Charters -
A Unique Holiday!

Take a group of friends or organise a family group for a unique holiday, creating memories that will last a lifetime!

Recent Blog Posts

Floating Paradise on the Canal du Midi… Hotel Barge “Athos”!

I’m always extremely excited to accompany my clients on a luxury barge cruise, not just because I enjoy them myself, but because I love seeing…

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Relaxing on Deck in the Evening…

One of my favourite moments on any barge cruise is relaxing on deck in the evening as the sun goes down, with a glass of…

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Rugby World Cup 2023 – How About A Barge Cruise Between Matches?!

2023 is an exciting year as France hosts the Rugby World Cup! Are you thinking of going? The extra lure of seeing some world-class Rugby…

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Discover the Exquisite Burgundy Town of Beaune

Beaune is one of my favourite small towns in France. I’m there often because it’s a brilliant spot to spend a few days before or…

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Renting Holiday Villas in France and Spain… some great tips to help you make the right choice!

Are you considering self-catering accommodation in Europe,  instead of hotels and B&B’s? Villas, farmhouses and apartments can be a great option, especially for a family…

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A Magnificent Irish Barge Vacation – Shannon Princess!

Recently we cruised on board Shannon Princess in Ireland and had the most fantastic Irish vacation… here’s the rundown on our cruise! Olivia and Ruairi…

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In The True “Spirit Of Scotland”!

We were thrilled to experience our first cruise on board “Spirit of Scotland” a few weeks ago and would like to share the highlights of…

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How do I choose the right barge cruise for me?!

  Travelling on a barge cruise in France is something that many people dream of enjoying, but what happens when it comes to the crunch…

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Barge Cruising in 2023…

I enjoyed a lovely chat with Michael McLaren on “Weekend Mornings” on Radio 2GB this morning, about barge cruising and all things France! Have a…

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What Our Customers Say About Us

We had the pleasure of being guests on the luxury barge Athos this year cruising blissfully along the Canal du Midi in the beautiful French countryside. From the minute we stepped on board we were spoiled rotten by the gorgeous crew and treated daily to the finest French cuisine, wines and cheeses of the region. My highlight was sipping champagne in the jacuzzi as we navigated up the seven lock staircase. A truely unique and relaxing holiday that ran like clockwork thanks to the incredibly experienced Sue Heine @toujoursfrancetours. My second trip with Sue. Highly recommend this cruise!

Julia McNamara "ATHOS", 2024