With so many grand waterways and such a wealth of natural beauty and cultural heritage to discover along them, it’s no wonder that our river cruise tours in France are so popular with UK travellers. Browse the selection below to find the boating experience you’ve always dreamed of.

Boat Tours in France

Loire River escorted cruises are among the best of their kind, traversing scenic landscapes of luscious hills, vineyards and water meadows. Sit back and observe the rich fauna and flora of the Loire Valley, including its abundant birdlife. Get a taste of French cultural history with excursions to the magnificent Loire chateaus and gardens. Stop to wander around the café-lined cobbled streets of historic towns such as Tours and Angers.

River cruises go to some of France’s most iconic locations. Boat trips on the Rhône take you into the heart of Provence, where lavender and sunflower fields sing with colour in the summer. Picturesque stone-built villages, the impressive Roman monuments of Arles and the famous gastronomic delights of Lyon are all on your cruise agenda.

French River Cruises for UK Travellers

Organised boat tours offer fabulous experiences for wine lovers. Barge cruises on the Canal du Midi take you through the Languedoc – the biggest wine-producing region in the world. Guided multi-river tours on the Garonne, Dordogne and Gironde rivers allow you to explore the best of the Bordeaux region. See our French food and wine tours for more gastronomic adventures.

Sightseeing cruises in Paris allow you to see all the essential sights from a new angle. Coastal cruises on the French Riviera complete your picture of that famous corner of the Mediterranean, with amazing coastline views and chances to plunge into the azure sea.

If you love cruises, you’ll be pleased to know that we have lots more sailing tours to offer you all over the world. Check them out now to book your next water adventure.

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