+33614250200
Regions Waterways

The best regions and routes

Discover the best inland waterways to cruise, with lakes, rivers and canals to navigate.

Choosing the right region can be overwhelming—there’s so much to see! To help you decide, Hotels Afloat has highlighted some of the best regions for barge trips and self-drive vacations, each offering something special and each with its own charms.

Alsace

Sparkling wines and ancient timbered houses

Amieira

Year-round sunshine!

Anjou - Loire

Castles and watermills; easy cruising for beginners

Aquitaine & Bordeaux

Heritage and beauty

Ardennes

A rich history, stunning scenery, valleys and forests

Bodrag River

Cruising in the world-famous Tokaj wine region

Brittany

Peaceful cruising, fabulous seafood, crepes and cider

Burgundy Canal

History, vineyards and cuisine

Caledonian Canal

A serene escape with a fabulously dramatic backdrop

Camargue

Flora & Fauna, seafood, vineyards, beaches and sunshine

Canal du Midi

From the Atlantic Ocean to the Mediterranean sea

Central Canal

Vineyards, fine dining and market towns

Champagne

Champagne houses, beautiful scenery and historical towns

Charente

Crystal clear waters, perfect for swimming and fishing

Dutch Waterways

Amsterdam and Haarlem

Flanders

Delicious chocolates, lace-making and sandy beaches

Friesland

Windmills, cheese, cycling and lively fishing villages

Loire Valley

Stunning chateaux and world-famous vineyards

Marano Lagoon

Beautiful beaches, fishing ports and rural cruising

Mecklenburg & Brandenburg

1000s of lakes and rivers; castles and vibrant towns

Nivernais & River Yonne

Peaceful canal & river cruises

Rideau Canal

The great outdoors

River Lot

Breath-taking scenery; for experienced boaters

River Rhine

River Thames

Historical towns, culture and rural vistas

Saône Valley

The perfect choices for watersports and cruising alike.

Shannon

Lush landscapes, song and dance, myths and legends

Shannon-Erne

More about Shannon-Erne

Tisza River & Lakes

Swimming, fishing, Hungarian cuisine and culture

Valley of Saale

Valley of Saale

Venice Lagoon

Opulent, vibrant and buzzing with life

Île-de-France

The heart and capital of France

©2025 Hotels Afloat France