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    Video Feed

    We uploaded our first video in 2010 and since then we have added over 100 hotel barging videos and received over 1,000,000 views on YouTube. We hope you enjoyed watching our videos…

    Video of the Week

    Despite the growing popularity of cruising, especially on large river vessels, hotel barging is still a little known niche concept.

    Cruises in Italy

    Our cruises around Italy will let you discover that country’s hidden beauty!

    Cruises in Alsace & Lorraine

    In the Summer and Autumn, hotel barge Panache cruises the beautiful waterways of Alsace

    The Lock-Keeper Blog

    The Lock-Keeper has gone viral! Every few weeks we will be blogging about the Hotel barging experience; From the history of our hotel barges to some of the off the beaten track excursions we visit. Intrigued? Then read on…

    Top 7 Markets to Visit in France

    There is so much to love about travelling to new places and experiencing local cultures, but nothing compares to the sights, sounds and scents that awaken the senses on a... Read More

    Discover the Charm of Champagne on a Luxury Barge Cruise

    Few places on Earth can boast the name recognition of Champagne in France. You can taste the history, heritage and culture in every glass. Read More

    Ten of the Most Enchanting French Châteaux to Visit

    France is dotted with many châteaux just waiting to be discovered. Let us introduce you to ten of the most enchanting French châteaux. Read More

    In the Press

    There have been many interesting and entertaining articles written by journalists and travel writers from across the globe about their journeys on our luxury hotel barge cruises.

    Der gute Geist der Highlands

    Auf einer 6-tägigen Kreuzfahrt an Bord der Luxus-Hotelbarge Spirit of Scotland besuchte O. Schmidt die schönsten Sehenswürdigkeiten Schottlands. Read More

    Tiptoe Through the Tulips on a Holland Cruise

    Mix a handful of Americans, a couple of Brits, and a pinch of an Australian. Put them aboard a canal cruise flowing around Holland for several days, add some interesting excursions along the way, and feed them glorious food all day and night. What do you have? A fabulous cultural vacation in a European country with lots of sights, laughter, and good food. Read More

    Thames barging: signing on with the Magna Carta

    Barge cruising is the absolute antithesis of today’s 5,000-passenger cruise ship experiences. Read More

    More of Scotland

    "For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More

    Champagne Charm aboard the Boutique Hotel Barge Panache

    "For six days we explored this hidden corner of France covering a mere 74 nautical miles. We came to appreciate that the insouciant movement is an inherent charm of barging..." Read More

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