Video: European Waterways Operations Base in Ravières

A short video featuring our base of operations in Burgundy, France. This is where we carry out our winter refurbishing and regular maintenance of our France-based luxury hotel barges. The canal-side facility allows us to perform upgrades and repairs more efficiently and with optimal quality control. Read more about out upgrades and refurbishments programme.

The small village of Ravières has a church built in 1701. It is also the site of the once famous “pottery barge,” whose owner would cruise from village to village selling plates, bowls, and jugs.

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