Manstouch Travel offers a superb selection of river cruise and barge holiday packages.

We have something to suit evey budget and taste.

From individual floating hotel style cruises with all the amenities you can imagine to very private and personal barge vacations with staff and guides to help you relax and experience the Best of France while you meander along the canals of Burgundy, Normandy, Provence Paris and Bordeaux.

Why book through us.

First we're right here in France so any problems that arise you have someone local to call.

Second, as a destination management company we have a vast selection of hotels, vacation rentals, tours, transfers and other services which you can choose from. We can even arrange a private tour starting at any port of call such as a wine tasting.

The Savoir Faire (formerly "Etoile de Champagne") dates back to 1932 when she was built as a transport barge in the Belgian estuaries. During World War II, her bow was replaced with a landing bow so she could sail up on the beaches. She was sunk during the war but later lifted from the river bottom and completely refurbished.

Savoir Faire's master chef selects only the freshest ingredients to prepare the subtle sauces and the delicate pastries that are so much a part of exceptional French cuisine.

A grand selection of fine regional wines accompanies lunch and dinner, complementing the superb cuisine.

Cruising on the Savoire Faire is like staying in a Private Country Home with the owners who are there is treat you like Royalty.

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Paris to Honfleur - Seine

Duration : 3, 4 and 5 day options
Stops: Paris • Les Andelys • Rouen • Honfleur • Caudebec en Caux • Vernon • Honfleur

From 219€

Lyon to Martigues - Rhone

Duration : 3, 4 and 5 day options - Tastes & Aromas
Stops: Lyon • Tain l'Hermitage • Avignon • Arles • Martigues

From 329€

Lyon to Martigues - Rhone

Duration : 4, 5 and 6 day options - Wine and Gastronomy
Stops: Chalon Sur Saone • Mâcon • Lyon • Viviers • Chateauneuf du Pape • Avignon • Martigues

From 569€

Rhone Saone on the Princess de Provence

Tours: Lyon • Macon • Arles • Chalon-sur-Saône • Avignon
Features: 363 Ft • Max 140 Pax • 1 Crew to 2.5 pax • A/C • Fitness Equipt

From 720 pounds

Paris Seine to Honfleur on the MV Cezanne

Tours: Paris • Les Andelys • Le Harvre • Rouen • Vernon
Features: 356 Ft • Max 100 Pax • 1 Crew to 2.5 pax • A/C • Fitness Equipt

From 870 pounds

Route of the Impressionist

Tours : Giverny • Auvers sur Oise • Bougival • Vaux le Vicomte • Paris
Features : 210 Ft • Max 50 Pax • 14 Crew • A/C • Fitness Room

From US$1,890

Heart of Normandy

Tours : Giverny • Malmaison • Rouen • Honfleur
Features: 110 Ft • Max 38Pax • 10 Crew • A/C • Coach

From US$1,990

Best of Burgundy

Tours : Chateaux Neuf • Mersault • Beaune • Dijon • Clos de Bougeot
Features: 210 Ft • Max 20 Pax • 7 Crew • A/C • Bikes

From US$1,690

Beaujoulais to Burgundy

Tours : Beaujolais • Cluny • Chalon Sur Saone • Beaune • Dijon
Stops: 128 Ft • Max 20 Pax • 7 Crew • A/C • Bikes

From US$1,890

South of France - Canal du midi - Anjodi

Route: Beziers • Capstang • Le Somail • Marseillette • Trébes
Features: 100 Ft • Max 8 Pax • 4 Crew • A/C • Sun Deck

Read more about the regional food on this cruise from Rick Stein’s French Odyssey or the BBC web site

Provence - Canal du Midi/ Rhone - L' Impressionniste

Route: Avignon • Arles • Frontignans • Marseillan • Agde
Features: 128 Ft • Max 12 Pax • 5 Crew • A/C • Pool • Sauna • Bikes

Burgundy - Nivernais & River Yonne - La Belle Epoque

Route: Auxerre • Chardonnay • Vezelay • Chateau Bazoches
Features: 128 Ft • Max 12 Pax • 5 Crew • A/C • Pool • Sauna • Bikes

Burgundy Upper Nivernais - Art de Vivre

Route: Clamency • Villiers • Chateau Bazoches • Vezealy • Citry
Features: 100 Ft • Max 8 Pax • 4 Crew • A/C • Bikes

Loire Valley - Cher - Nymphea

Route: Tours • Azayr • Nitray • Bléré • Chissay •Montrichard
Features: 80 Ft • Max 3 Pax • 3 Crew • A/C • Bikes

Upper Loire - Briare - Meanderer

Route: Montargis • Vaux le Vicompte • Fontainbleau • Gien • Chatillon
Features: 124 Ft • Max 6 Pax • 3 Crew • A/C • Bikes • Spa Pool

Bordeaux & South West - Canals de Deux Mers - Rosa

Route: Toulouse • Sarrasin • Moissac • Valance d'Ageb • Serignac
Features: 100 Ft • Max 8 Pax • 3 Crew • A/C • Bikes • Spa Pool

Fleur de Lis

Crew : Pilot - Chef - 2 Hostesses - Guide  - Matelot (Sailor)

The Fleur de Lys is the most impeccably appointed barge in the world, with a gracious elegance and amenities that epitomize the concept of ultimate luxury. She sleeps 6 in comfort and style and boasts a heated plunge pool, for the ultimate luxury as you cruise the classic Burgundy route.

The Amarylis

Crew : Pilot - Chef - 2 Hostesses - Guide  - Matelot (Sailor)

The Amaryllis is the most luxurious barge whose interior displays an uncompromising attention to detail. Each room has been meticulously decorated in a traditional style with a mixture of contemporary and antique Louis XVI and XV furniture. The Amaryllis accommodates 8 passengers in comfort and cruises the Cote d’Or, Burgundy, Saône, Loire and Rhône.

The Hirondelle

Crew : Pilot - Chef- Hostess - Guide 

The Hirondelle, a luxurious barge with large windows that frame the picturesque landscape accommodates 8 passengers and cruises some of the most tranquil and beautiful waterways in all of Europe: the Canal de Bourgogne, the Canal du Centre, the Canal du Rhône au Rhin and the River Saône.

The Alouette

Crew : Pilot - Chef- Hostess - Guide 

The Alouette is the only luxury barge in the Afloat in France fleet that can navigate the Canal du Midi. Alouette accommodates 6 passengers. She is a well-appointed barge with all cabins well above the water line and sun-deck that provides the perfect place to relax and enjoy the passing scenery while cruising through Burgundy, Canal du Midi and Provence.

The Napoléon

Crew : Pilot - Chef - 2 Hostesses - Guide  - Matelot (Sailor)

The Napoléon is Europe’s finest river cruiser, combining all the amenities of a luxury hotel with the friendly ambience of a country inn. She is beautifully appointed with large picture windows that provide unsurpassed views of the countryside, accommodates up to 12 passengers and cruises the Rhône in Provence and the Saône between St Jean de Losne and Lyon.