France Afloat is UK family owned and operated and has been providing cruises in France (where it’s also known as France Fluviale) for many years. As a small company its operation is limited in breadth across France but offer a highly focussed and personal service for customers.
Here are France Afloat’s details from French Waterways’ comprehensive directory of hire boats in France. Each boat has its own page of details and enquiry form. A booking enquiry response will provide accurate quotations for the type of boat and time of year that interests you.
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Self-Drive Canal Barges from France Afloat

France Afloat Euroclassic 149
Overall size 14.9 m x 4.14 m. Sleeps 10 (8 + 2 on the convertible sofa) in 4 double cabins, each with an en suite shower and electric toilet.... Read more

France Afloat Euroclassic 139
Overall size 13.9m x 4.3m. Sleeps 6 in 3 x large double cabins, each with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. A luxury barge for three couples. ... Read more

France Afloat Euroclassic 135 Grand Luxe
Overall size 13.5m x 3.25m. Sleeps 5 (4+1) in 1 x double and 1 x twin/double cabins, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. The... Read more

France Afloat Euroclassic 139 Grand Cru
Overall size 13.9m x 4.3m. Sleeps 4 in 2 x large double cabins, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. This is the most spacious 2 cabin... Read more

France Afloat Euroclassic 129
Overall size 12m x 3.25m. Sleeps 5 (4+1) in 1 x double and 1 x twin/double cabin, both with an ensuite shower and electric toilet. The smallest... Read more

France Afloat Burgundy 1500
Overall size 14.9m x 4.1m. Sleeps 8 (+3) in 2 x twin cabins with en-suite shower and toilet, 2 x twin sharing separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more

France Afloat Burgundy 1200
Overall size 12m x 3.25m. Sleeps 4 (+4) in 1 x double cabin with en-suite shower and toilet, 1 x twin, separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more