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Set sail for 2026 aboard the C’est La Vie

Plan ahead for spring 2026 with exciting new cruise routes aboard the C’est La Vie. Explore France in luxury and create unforgettable memories.

Celebrate a Beaujolais Nouveau each November aboard the C’est la Vie. Discover the history and charm of this famous wine and enjoy a luxury barge cruise.

Enjoy the flavours of autumn aboard the C’est la Vie. Discover France’s culinary festivals, seasonal delights, and gourmet experiences during your barge cruise,

Celebrate Sancerre with these five fun facts about the Loire’s most revered white wine. Discover the history, terroir, and flavours of this iconic French wine

July Celebrations & French-American Heritage Month

July is the month of one of the most celebrated of French national holidays – France’s “Fête Nationale” or National Celebration, Bastille Day. The day bustles with fanfare-filled parades, flyovers, and fireworks marking the fall of the Bastille in Paris and the beginning of the French Revolution. Additionally, in the United States, July is recognized […]

Experience Easter on a barge cruise holiday in France

Celebrate Easter with a unique French twist on a barge cruise holiday. Explore traditional festivities, culinary delights, and serene waterways aboard the C’est La Vie.

Explore the famous Champagnes of France, including Laurent-Perrier, Krug, Dom Pérignon, Pol Roger, and Cristal, and their rich histories.

Avoid the Summer Olympics Rush with a Spring or Autumn Cruise

Explore the serene beauty of France beyond summer with a spring or autumn cruise on C’est La Vie, avoid the Olympics rush and enjoy luxury at off-season prices.

Looking ahead to 2024 on the C’est La Vie

Experience the luxurious C’est La Vie Hotel Barge, meticulously prepared for 2024 voyages. A perfect Christmas gift offering scenic French waterway cruises.

Five reasons to book a barge cruise for 2024

We all know about the French scenery, fine dining and historic chateaux but here are five underappreciated reasons to book a barge cruise in 2024

Inspiration

Set sail for 2026 aboard the C’est La Vie

In Thanksgiving of Beaujolais Nouveau!

Flavours of Autumn

In celebration of Sancerre

July Celebrations & French-American Heritage Month

Experience Easter on a barge cruise holiday in France

Famous Champagnes of France

Avoid the Summer Olympics Rush with a Spring or Autumn Cruise

Looking ahead to 2024 on the C’est La Vie

Five reasons to book a barge cruise for 2024