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Chateau Chambord the original French chateau

The history of French châteaux

Testament to history & guardians of architectural styles, French châteaux boast enviable locations, often on the banks of the waterways. Discover the best.

FRANCE’S UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES FROM THE WATERWAYS

France’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites from the waterways

France is home to the fourth highest number of UNESCO world heritage sites. Discover them here and how to see them from your cruise.

Best French Abbeys

French abbeys to look out for on your cruising vacation

Abbeys in France are plentiful but which are the ‘must-sees’? This article identifies and describes those to visit on your cruising journey.

Photo of Chateau Pennautier in the Languedoc, one of the best château hotels in France

Best Château Hotels in France

Best Chateau hotels in France for foodies, families, golfers, wine-lovers and the beach. Find out more here.

A photo of the amphitheatre in Nimes

Best Burgundy architecture through the ages

Meander with us as we explore the best Burgundy architecture and which you can spot from an inland waterway cruise.

Best French lighthouses

7 of the very best lighthouses in France

There are around 220 beacons and lighthouses in France. Come explore 7 of our favourites around the coastline of l’Hexagon.

Fongrave – A Perfect French Village

Fongrave, situated on the River Lot in Nouvelle Aquitaine is a perfect France village, with centuries of history and a river side to die for.

Canal de Garonne – Château de Roquetaillade

Founded by Emperor Charlemagne, in the same family for 700 years, the magnificent chateau-castle was also partly restored by Viollet le Duc.

River Doubs – the Royal Salt Works

The Royal Salt Works, once providing that most precious commodity, salt, lies close to Dole and Besançon, in the heart of Burgundy, France.

13 best cathedrals in France you need to visit

There are more than 100 cathedrals dominating French cityscapes, but we’ve compiled a baker’s dozen of the best cathedrals in France to get you started.

french-waterways.com is the most comprehensive and authoritative online source of inspiration and information about enjoying the rivers and canals of France – on the water or by the water.

french-waterways.com (founded 2003) is independent and impartial. It is not connected with VNF Voies Navigables de France, the national waterways management authority.

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Inland Waterways Intl – Barge Assocn

The information published here results from more than ten years personal experience cruising the waterways from north to south and east to west.

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