Enjoy a barge holiday in France on board Ariana

All Midi cruises now fully booked, possible cruises central France later this year

A barge holiday in France on board Ariana, generally we cater for only two guests per booking. There isn’t a set itinerary to be adhered to, we like to be as flexible as possible so that if you discover a hidden gem on your cruise, whether it’s a beautiful spot amidst rural France or a city with a colourful carnival underway, we will always endeavour (if desired) to stay that bit longer!

If you are thinking of buying a barge yourself then this is the ideal way to ’test the waters’ get good impartial advice on all aspects of different types of boats, life aboard and the handling of boats in close quarters.

Barge holidays in France, and on the continent are becoming an increasingly popular way to explore the countries of Europe by utilizing the extensive canal and river networks, originally constructed and tamed for commercial usage.

Today’s waterway traffic has a mix of both leisure craft and working boats, mainly carrying heavy loads such as gravel, sand and grain etc. On the larger rivers commercial barges can be so huge as to be quite daunting to meet for the novice helmsman.

We offer a more affordable way to enjoy this relaxing, and laid back way of travelling. You will have your own very private cabin, beautifully crafted from American oak panelling by an English craftsman, with a large sized double bed and en suite toilet with washbasin.