Hotel Barge Guest Comments

The whole crew were top notch

We had a wonderful, relaxing time on the barge. The whole crew were top notch, friendly and professional. The food, wine & cheese were outstanding; we also enjoyed the company of our fellow travellers. This was the 2nd barge trip for us, in totally different parts of France, C’est La Vie and the Marne itinerary […]

~ M&G M, VA USA

C’est La Vie est extraordinaire

In my North Carolina French – C’est La Vie est extraordinaire. The food, wine, accommodations, service, excursions and ambience were all superb and easily exceeded our lofty expectations. Olivier, Deb, Tom, Adam, Alix & Heloise seemed to anticipate our every need or desire, for drinks, food, this & that – and all with such warmth […]

~ B&S H, WA

Laughter to remember

A wonderful week, great accommodations, special food, friends and laughter to remember until the next time, thanks to the crew for making our visit special.

~ L&G B, NC USA

We will be back

Merci, Merci, Merci! We cannot thank you enough for sharing the Marne River and its canal with us. Your gracious hospitality, friendship & efficient staff, (Heloise, Alix) Adam’s culinary skills & talent, Tom’s cruising skill & pride in caring for the C’est La Vie! Deb & Olivier you both are wonderful hosts and it’s obvious […]

~ M & E W NC, USA

Did I mention the food and wine?

Nothing but superlatives to say about our cruise with Deb, Olivier and the lovely crew. Weather, barge, food, wine, service, day trips, scenery, did I mention the food and wine?

~ B&R S, NY

More than we had ever hoped for

Love C’est La Vie and her staff, what a wonderful week. So much more than we had ever hoped for, our second barge trip and not our last for sure. Thank you, for your hospitality, you are all amazing.

~ F&L W, USA

Fourth time on the C’est La Vie

Fourth time on the C’est La Vie has been as lucky as the previous visits. Wonderful staff, great company, meticulous detail in all arrangements. We have been thoroughly spoiled with excellent food and wonderful wines; we do feel part of the C’est La Vie family.

~ M&D R, Australia

5 star wines & cuisine

Memorable & wonderful, our 4th cruise with Olivier, Deb & now Tom. 5 star wines & cuisine, the companionship, warmth & good humour were magical.

~ J&T M, USA

One of our best vacations ever

A premier cruise which was grand! One of our best vacations ever.

~ A&L McD, TX

Adventure of a lifetime

What a great experience! While two of us have been on a barge cruise before, two of us experienced this for the first time, OMG! There are not enough adjectives to describe our wonderful trip. Simply put our captain and crew made this an adventure of a lifetime we will never forget. We look forward […]

~ P & M S, MD - E & K W, FL

We were treated like royalty

What a trip! the scenery, the food, the wine, the fellowship, but most of all the hospitality of the entire team. We were treated like royalty. thank you.

~ L&T, TX

We loved every minute!!

C’est La Vie!! The most appropriately named barge experience and we loved every minute!! Thanks to each and every one of you, for making this a trip of a life time, Cheers to you all.

~ J&G, TX

Pampered Elegance on the Burgundy Canal

C’est La Vie usually translates as “so goes life” but the literal translation is perhaps most fitting for this cruise: “It is the life”. I can think of no finer way to describe this trip. Having never cruised on a barge before, I came to France with no expectations. I knew from the website that […]

~ Peter Roberts

Most wonderful week

This was the most wonderful week with superb food, company, wine, site seeing visits, hospitality – awesome. Leaving you with affection and love . Come to Massachusetts Thank you all.

~ S&D, MA

You have to experience this wonderful trip for yourself

My wife Karyn & I are not what you would call world travelers but we have been very fortunate over the past 20 years to have traveled to many parts of the world & experienced many world class destinations & stayed at many of the top accommodation in the world. I have a very simple […]

~ Robert Linde, Smallship cruises

Beyond measure

Thank you all so much for a fabulous week aboard this amazing “hotel”! The wine, the cheese, the gourmet meals, beyond measure; looking forward to our next voyage.

~ J&MA, CA

Memories for a life time

We feel like home away from home on your lovely barge. Thank you for memories for a life time.

~ P&M, CA

Absolutely wonderful experience

What a absolutely wonderful experience. Our first barge trip, but it wont be our last. Olivier and Deb you and your crew have been amazing. The food & wine has been outstanding and the service has been impeccable. It has been an absolute pleasure meeting you all.

~ C&B, MD

A beautiful cruise

Fantastic! What a beautiful cruise. I didn’t think anything could be better than before in 2012, but you are the best. Thank you Deb & Olivier for another very memorable trip that we will savour for a long time.

~ J&W, Myrtle Beach SC USA

Most remarkable journey

The most remarkable journey I’ve taken in years. The captain and crew are the most generous, thoughtful and delightful I have ever known.

~ Jerry Douglas, CA

There are no words

There are no words to express how perfect this cruise on board the C’est la Vie has been, Thank you all.

~ A&P B, UK

Recommend it to anyone

A wonderful vacation. We would recommend it to anyone who wants to spend a week of relaxation, luxury, gourmet food & wine.