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Wine Tours by Luxury Hotel Barge

You will be taken directly to the vineyards for private tastings where our wine expert will explain the grapes, cultivation methods and history at some of the “off the beaten track” vineyards.

Many of our barges chart a course through the best grape-growing regions of France, such as Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, Bordeaux and the Route des Vins d’Alsace and we offer a wide variety of wine tours which include visits to well-known chateaux as well as tastings. There are trips to some of the most renowned domaines of the Côte de Nuits, Chablis and Sancerre regions, as well as to smaller family-run vineyards such as the 14th century Château de Perdiguier in the Midi and Villa Widmann-Borletti in the Po Valley in Italy.

We have developed strong relationships with many renowned vineyards over more than 30 years, seeing a new generation of viticulturers combining modern techniques with age-old processes. These contacts enhance the experience our guests enjoy on all of our wine tours.

Most of the Captains in our fleet have many years of experience and have acquired an in-depth knowledge of the vineyards and their products across France in particular. Part of their role as hosts is to share this accumulated knowledge with you during the week through vineyard visits and explanations of the beverages served aboard.

From the Minervois, Corbieres and Côtes de Roussillons of Southern France to the full-bodied Côte de Nuits and Vosne Romanée vintages of Burgundy; from the renowned dry whites of Sancerre and Chablis to the distinctive Rieslings of the Alsace and Moselle regions, and of course, Champagne – there is something to please every palate. On your journey you will enjoy a wide selection of these fine beverages, served with great care.

Whether you are a beginner or a connoisseur choosing a hotel barge cruise for your wine tour experience will not disappoint.

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Hotel Barges for Wine Tours

La Belle Epoque - Cruising - 490

La Belle Epoque is a deluxe, 12 passenger hotel barge that cruises the picturesque Burgundy Canal in Northern Burgundy

Finesse is an ultra deluxe, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the River Saône and Canal du Centre in Southern Burgundy

L'Impressionniste barge

L’Impressionniste is a deluxe, 12 passenger hotel barge that cruises the Burgundy Canal in the wine region of Southern Burgundy

L'Art de Vivre barge cruising

L’Art de Vivre is a first class, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the charming Canal du Nivernais and River Yonne in Burgundy

Enchante

Enchanté is an ultra deluxe, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the sun-drenched Canal du Midi in southwest France

Anjodi cruising on the Canal du Midi, France

Anjodi is a first class, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the historic Canal du Midi in southwest France

Athos

Athos is a first class 10 passenger hotel barge that cruises the historic Canal du Midi in southwest France

Rosa Cruising

Rosa is a first class, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the Canal de Garonne in the Gascony and Bordeaux regions of southwest France

Renaissance barge

Renaissance is an ultra-deluxe, 8 passenger hotel barge that cruises the canals of the Upper Loire and Western Burgundy

La Bella Vita is a first class, 20 passenger river cruiser that cruises the Venetian Lagoon and waterways of the Po Valley in Italy

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