Barge cruises in France
9 reasons to book a cruise holiday
The ultimate "slow travel" experience
Looking for a wonderful relaxing holiday without stress? Enjoy a peaceful cruise on barge Johanna in all comfort.
At an average speed of 3 to 6 mph, the ship glides through the narrow channel. Take the time to enjoy the scenery as you sip a glass of wine, read a book, tell the latest stories to friends…
Small group travel
With space for 6 people (3 rooms), Johanna is ideal for a holiday with family or a small group of friends.
Celebrate your birthday, anniversary, retirement or any other occasion you want to share with family or friends. Perfect for strengthening family ties or deepening friendships. As a small group, you also have the entire ship to yourself.
Feel at home away from home
Since Johanna is our home, we have furnished it to our taste, not as a hotel lounge, but as a real living room. During cruises we open our house to you so that you can feel comfortable and at ease. You don’t have to dress up for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The atmosphere on board is informal.
Discover the hidden France
The hotel ship Johanna takes you where no large river cruise boat can sail. We stop in small, picturesque villages where time seems to have stopped.
Avoid the crowded cities with their tourist traps. Discover family-owned castles where the inhabitants retain the ancient splendor of a bygone era. A canal cruise takes you to the real inland of France where you can discover hidden gems.
Meet the locals
Local vintners welcome you to their winery to let you taste and share their passion with you. The volunteers of the local folklore museum are happy to tell you about the past and present history of their village. A visit to the local market is always a fun experience. And maybe you’ll meet the count as we visit his castle. Your bilingual guide will be there to translate if needed.
Unforgettable experiences
Have you ever steered a 100-foot ship across a small canal? Get in the wheelhouse with Captain Kris and try it for yourself. Sailing through a long, low tunnel that is only 4 ft wider than the ship? Pass through a lock with only 2 inches on each side. Visit vast cellars with millions of bottles of champagne. Meet the Count of Condé-en-Brie for a champagne toast. Combine food and champagne at a winery or make your own chocolates. These are just some of the things you can experience on a cruise on Barge Johanna.
Delicious food
Your Chef Patsie just loves to cook and experiment with new flavors. Her dishes are a mix of traditional dishes, nouvelle cuisine, Mediterranean cuisine and light and healthy recipes. You’ll love her appetizers, entrees and desserts without ever leaving the table with an overloaded stomach.
The tranquility on the water
No rush when sailing on barge Johanna. Take your time to enjoy the day, from the breakfast buffet and the morning leisurely cruising, the al fresco lunch on the sundeck and the afternoon excursion to an after-dinner nightcap. You can even walk or cycle on the towpath along certain parts of the canals as the ship continues to the next lock.
Bespoke cruises
On our cruises we are flexible and try to adapt them to your wishes and dreams. The cruise theme can be completely adapted to your interests: champagne tasting cruise, World War I and history tour, bike tours, gastronomic experience, just spend a lazy week on board, 4 days to 14 days of sailing, from All-In to Half Board cruises … Tell us what you want and we will make you an adapted offer.
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