France by Bike and Boat

If you’re looking for a change of pace and a bit of adventure, a trip through France by boat and bike is just the thing. Floating hotels on the Rhine, the Marne, the Loire, the Garonne, the Dordogne and the Gironde are the perfect way to experience the diversity of France from a different perspective.

The romantic half-timbered houses of Alsace, the vibrant city of Paris and the sparkling wines of Champagne are just some of the highlights of a boat and cycle tour through France. And in between? Quaint, dreamy villages, historic towns and picturesque vineyards, each exuding its own unique charm. Let your curiosity guide you and turn a boat and cycle tour into a truly unique experience.

A journey through France by boat and bike is also an experience thanks to the diverse French cuisine. Dishes such as Flammekueche or Baeckoeffe from Alsace, onion soup from Paris, tripe sausage from Champagne, tarte Tatin from the Loire or canelés from Bordeaux are just waiting to be sampled. Fancy a glass of wine to go with it? You’re sure to find a fine glass or two waiting for you in the wine bars, restaurants and wine cellars.

Blue and white MS Caprice river cruise ship sailing on calm water with green trees and hills in the background under soft morning light. — MS Caprice on the Rhône in Southern France

France by bike and boat

Eiffel Tower rising above the Seine River in Paris on a sunny day, framed by green foliage with a bridge and tree-lined riverbank visible. — Eiffel Tower in Paris

White and blue passenger ship L'Estello cruising on a green river in France, surrounded by lush trees under a blue sky with white clouds. — MS L'Estello in the Camargue

Pont du Gard ancient Roman aqueduct with three tiers of arches spanning the Gardon River near Remoulins, surrounded by green vegetation. — Pont du Gard

MS Fleur cruise ship with blue roof moored in a narrow canal in France, flanked by colorful flowers and historic buildings under blue sky. — MS Fleur on the Canal du Loing

Sun deck of ship Caprice with blue railings, white parasol, and wooden deck chairs. Three people relaxing under the shade with river view. — Sun Deck of the MS Caprice

Green metal footbridge Passerelle Victor Hugo spanning a canal in Montargis, France, with stone walls, trees, and historic buildings under blue sky. — Victor Hugo Footbridge in Montargis

MS Fleur river cruise ship moored on a calm waterway in France, surrounded by lush green trees under a blue sky. — MS Fleur in France

Alsace, France’s easternmost region, is also a great place to explore by bike and boat. Aboard the MS Olympia, your river cruise takes you from Strasbourg to Mainz. Other highlights of your 8-day trip include Heidelberg on the Neckar and the ancient imperial cities of Worms and Speyer.

Experience the two enchanting landscapes of Provence and the Camargue on a combined cycle and river cruise. On leisurely day trips, you’ll discover the regions’ highlights by bike. Follow the scent of the vibrant purple lavender fields through the unique landscape of Provence. The Camargue offers a completely different picture: vast alluvial plains across mirror-smooth terrain, wide sandy beaches and salt marshes. This is where the famous white wild horses and black bulls thrive. Discover the historic cities of Avignon and Arles on your cycle and boat tour through Provence and the Camargue.