Welcome to our guide to some of the engineering feats enabling smooth navigation. Canal locks Thanks to a system of locks, the canals can travel uphill and down dale with relative ease. Whether a change of 30 cm on a canal in Brittany or 6 meters on the river Saone in Burgundy, the locks work on…
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News, reviews and information about hotel barge cruises on the European waterways.
“B” for Brittany
Discovering Brittany Welcome to the second of our “spotlights”.This month we’re visiting a magical region. I first visited Brittany in 2012 and fell in love. From quaint villages to bustling market towns, from wooden houses to towering, stone chateaux, from peaceful roads to narrow streams, there was so much to explore and enjoy that my journey was all…
Introducing TARA
Thank you for joining us. We are sure that you’ll love Tara! For full details of this fabulous barge for 2, simply click here. Unlike other companies, here at Hotels Afloat we do not accept all hotel barges that request a listing, but are 100% confident that Tara fits our exacting standards. Your hosts, Bridget…
May Madness!
Thank you for joining us. SAVE 30% on any Le Boat holiday when cruising in May 2015. Check out the boats and cruise regions here, and then contact us with your requirements. For further details and to book your self-drive Le Boat cruise with a 30% discountSimply email us #leboat We’ll send you a range…