Impressioniste

The Impressioniste is one of our favourite French canal barges – due to its lovely interior, fabulous itinerary that includes some of the most attractive highlights of Burgundy, and its excellent crew, who we have awarded crew of the year in 2010! Read More

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Athos

The Athos offers the best of Canal du Midi cruises and is the largest vessel on the canal, offering 5 cabins for a maximum of 10 guests. Enjoy fascinating excursions, fresh seafood and southern wines for a true Mediterranean cruise experience. Read More

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Napoleon

The Napoleon offers the finest and most luxurious of French river cruises and all the amenities of a luxury hotel in one of our favourite regions of France, spectacular Provence – markets, hill villages & history! Read More

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Art de Vivre

The beautiful Nivernais Canal offers a French canal cruise full of “off-the-beaten-track” experiences and a dreamy, relaxed environment that is a far cry from some of the busier canals. This charming region is full of renowned wine villages such as Chablis. Read More

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La Nouvelle Etoile

La Nouvelle Etoile is the ultimate French barging experience for discerning clients looking for luxurious, spacious accommodation and captivating itineraries. She offers deluxe European canal cruises in 3 countries – France, Germany & Holland. Read More

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Savoir Faire

Savoir Faire is a beautiful traditional and spacious hotel barge that offers a range of European barge cruises in Burgundy, Champagne, Holland (Tulip Cruises) and 3 country combination cruise, throughout the season. Read More

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Rosa

Good food and wine is a way of life in France and nowhere more so than in Gascony. The Rosa is an old Dutch “Clipper” barge on which guests can experience some out-of-the-way locations and traditional French way of life. Read More

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Enchanté

Enchanté is a state of the art, double decked newly built (2009) barge, the most luxurious on the Canal du Midi. The sundeck and outdoor relaxation area has a beautiful alfresco dining area, lovely Jacuzzi and extremely comfortable sun loungers. Read More

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Nymphea

This canal boat holiday is the stuff of fairytales, discovering magnificent Renaissance castles, enchanting villages and exquisite wines. Aboard the charming Nymphea you will actually cruise under the superb Chateau of Chenonceau! Read More

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Hirondelle

Hirondelle is owned by Orient Express and is a delightful barging experience encompassing two of the most enchanting regions of France, Burgundy and the Upper Loire Valley. Markets, wineries & spectacular chateaux are highlights. Read More

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Toujours France is Australia's only business dedicated to luxury French barge cruises. Owned and operated by Sue Heine, who has more than 14 years industry experience, and has herself undertaken dozens of barge cruises, means you are provided with personalised, unparalleled knowledge of the different canal barges and regions.

Sue is passionate about barging, and with eighteen diverse barge options, she’ll match you to the perfect hotel barge for your specific needs. After spending several years living and working in France, with an extensive network of connections in the industry, and a team of her own specialist staff, Sue knows where all the hidden gems are to make your cruise unique and enjoyable, with a well balanced mix of history, culture, art, cuisine and wine in each region.

Our barge cruises, carefully selected from the best companies in Europe, provide unique experiences you would never otherwise enjoy. They are fully crewed and only take small groups (six to 12 people); you have the freedom to get on and off as you wish; and there are no hidden fees. The cruises are all inclusive – day trips, tour guides, the fresh local cuisine cooked on board for you every day by your own chef, and the beautiful local wines you'll be indulging in! Whether it's Canal du Midi Cruises, Burgundy Cruises, Provence or the Loire Valley… a barge cruise offers a holiday unlike any other to see and experience the 'real' France.