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Sailing by river means enjoying all the conveniences of a traditional cruise, along with all the benefits of inland travel. Stopping in multiple destinations on every trip, you’ll visit bustling cities and hidden gem villages, only unpacking once.
Even while onboard you’ll be immersed in the local sights, with ever changing views right outside your window.
River cruising is one of the best ways to cruise.
Uniworld’s European fleet features luxurious ships with an average capacity of 120 guests, the highest staff-to-guest ratio in the river cruise industry, enticing shore excursions, world-class gourmet cuisine, impeccable hospitality and numerous other all-inclusive benefits.
Here are some itineraries to tempt you......
Who will enjoy this cruise
Romantics who love the picturesque and the historic will find medieval castles, splendid cathedrals and scenes that have inspired great poets, painters and composers alike.
A veritable showcase of the best of Central Europe, this new journey is one any culturally curious world traveler will love, featuring old-world capitals and charming towns and villages.
Connoisseur Collection (select sailings)
Explore the world of gourmet French cuisine with our Connoisseur Collection Program, which includes an assortment of culinary-inspired excursions and events, featuring visits to vineyards, orchards, restaurants, museums, culinary hot spots and more.
Barging in Europe can be anything you want it to be, whether that’s a relaxing boating vacation or an active barge adventure.
So, why not choose a destination that best suits your passion, or the interests of your group, and make your houseboat rental a trip to remember.
Just imagine exploring some of these beautiful canals and rivers
About Burgundy: Franche Comté
Pamper your palate in the heart of magnificent Burgundy
Famous Burgundy well deserves its reputation for fine wines and gourmet cuisine. Lush vineyards hug rolling hills, and quiet villages invite you to linger on. Amidst a network of canals flows the majestic Saône River, the focal point of your Burgundy boat hire in France! This beautiful river ushers you into a world of pleasures, a realm that pleases the senses and soothes the soul.
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Wine Tasting
Did you know that more than 200 million bottles of Burgundy wine are sold every year? We highly recommend you savour some on your wine-tasting cruise! Tour the Côte de Beaune vineyards and stop by the Maison des Vins in Chalon-sur-Saône for regional wines.
Nature Lovers
Burgundy’s rivers and canals are a rich habitat for wildlife. Along the Saône and Doubs you’ll find 42 species of mammals, 30 species of fish and 160 species of birds! Watch for bee-eaters, little ringed plovers, kingfishers, golden orioles, and even the common cuckoo.
Gastronomy
Dining in fine restaurants should be part of your Burgundy boating holiday. Try a flan filled with Burgundy snails at Maison Lameloise in Chagny, a 3-star Michelin favourite. How about Idéal mâconnais, a cake made with meringue and butter cream filling? Or pain d’epices (ginger cake)?
Fishing
A fishing holiday in Burgundy means angling for carp, pike, zander, perch and bream. But the real lure for the passionate angler lurks in the depths of the Saône — Silurus glanis (giant catfish). Try the waters near Beaune.
Boating on the Thames, you'll discover historical cities and untouched countryside.
Our Thames holiday boats allow you and your family to get away from the crowds and discover the famous river Thames from a different perspective, at your own pace.
As you gaze at Windsor Bridge and Castle or Hampton Court Palace from your river cruiser, you feel like you have been transported back in time. Your self-drive boating holiday on the Thames takes you to large towns with shops, pubs and museums, where sightseeing and family activities are on the afternoon agenda.
You’ll also stop in small villages where the pace is slow and the living is easy!
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History & heritage
The Thames River is perhaps one of the world’s most historic waterways. This becomes ever more obvious as you travel to Windsor Castle, Hampton Court Palace and Cliveden House.
But the history and heritage is everywhere. Often you’ll dine in a pub that was built 500 years ago.
Family
The Thames is our number one boating holiday destination for children. The whole family will love Legoland Windsor Resort with its fun rides and live shows!
Or take a family audio tour of Windsor Castle or an information trail around Hampton Court.
There are countless things for the kids to do along the river, making the Thames a holiday they'll remember forever.
About Alsace-Lorraine
As seen on Great Canal Journeys - Let alluring Alsace seduce you
Boating holidays in Alsace indulge the senses with all manner of experiences — rural, urban and everything in between.
Two beautiful canals lead to vibrant cities in France and Germany, and along the way you get to enjoy lake resorts, village cafés, towering castles and some of the finest cuisine in France! Enjoy a deliciously unique blend of cultures you’ll find nowhere else!
The perfect boating region for...
Nature Lovers
Truly a unique region of France on the western border of Germany, the Alsace-Lorraine-Saarland is rife with lush forests and expanses of marshland that support a host of wild creatures. The Delta de la Sauer is just one of the 21 nature reserves in the area.
History & Heritage
Grand castles and soaring cathedrals in Germany’s Saarbrücken and France’s Strasbourg signify the rich historic past of the region. Whilst enjoying the history and heritage of these waters, be sure to see the Basilica St. Johann in Saarbrücken and Rohan Palace in Saverne.
Gastronomy
In Alsace-Lorraine-Saarland, the pig is known as le seigneur cochon (the noble pig). Obviously, pork is big on Alsace boating holidays. Choucroute alsacienne, for example, is sauerkraut with sausage, pork or ham. Try tourte, a pie with ham, bacon or ground pork with eggs and leeks.
Relax amidst the natural splendour of sun-bathed Camargue
Broad saltwater lagoons, golden beaches, wild white horses and pink flamingos — the Camargue basks in sunshine all year around which makes it ideal for boating holidays. Romans plied these waters, and Crusaders followed.
You can feel the regions rich history as you approach fortress seaport cities like Aigues-Mortes, but don't miss out on a Camargue horse ride through the saline wetlands and discover the unique wildlife.
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Swimming
The Camargue is known for its gorgeous beaches. They stretch out for miles along the Étang du Thau at Méze, a wonderful spot for lagoon swimming. Two Port Cassafières ocean favourites are La Redoute Plage and La Farinette Plage.
Family
The Camargue is a great family friendly destination. Beach resorts at Palavas-les-Flots and la Grande-Motte offer watersports and amusements. Play mini golf, go to a water park, see an aquarium and check out a dinosaur park at Le Cap d’Adge!
Wildlife
Bring binoculars whilst cruising in the Camargue! More than 400 species of birds live in the marshes, including pink flamingos. Wild horses and bulls graze amidst lush grasslands.
Horseback Riding
The Camargue is known for its wild white horses. You’ll see herds as you travel. Ride the dunes and trails! The La Grande-Mott Riding School offers horse rides for kids age four and up! You can also ride at the resort of Le Cap d’Adge!
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Nature Lovers
Meandering at a slow and easy pace through the valley, the Charente River is rural enough to support all kinds of wildlife. You’ll especially love the birds — herons, kingfishers, ducks, swans, hawks and others.
History & Heritage
The rich history and heritage of the Charente Valley constantly surrounds you. The ramparts of St. Pierre Cathedral in Angoulême soar high. You’ll enjoy the Rochefort Maritime Museum in Rochefort and the Archaeology Museum in Saintes.
Wine Tasting
Whilst you're in Charente, take a tour of Courvoisier’s Cognac factory in Cognac, and then visit the Musée des Arts du Cognac. The Good Food and Wine Festival held every August in St. Savinien could also be part of your wine tasting cruise.
Fishing
Charente angling holidays are a favourite amongst many! Carp, pike, bream, roach, chub and black bass are all present in the river. The fishing is great in Jarnac, especially for roach. Stroll half a kilometer from the quay to a great spot for a fishing picnic.
Family
Take the kids cycling along the shaded towpath and explore pretty Charente villages. For a pleasant outing, hire canoes and kayaks at the watersports base in Angoulême. The town also has a good comic book museum. The kids’ll love gabarre rides at St. Simon.
Indulge your palate in sunny Aquitaine
Known for its fabulous wines and gourmet cuisine, the Aquitaine epitomises the best of gastronomical boating in France.
The Canal Latéral à la Garonne and the River Baïse are your playground, winding through meadows, orchards and medieval villages that tempt you to tie up and spend time simply sipping wine in the warm sunshine with your family and friends!
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Gastronomy
A food lover’s sweet spot, the Aquitaine is renowned for French gastronomy. Fois gras, wild mushrooms and regional cheeses like Brebio, Etorki or Bleu des Basques are wonderful with a bottle of Bordeaux. Whilst you’re in Condom, check out the Hôtel Restaurant Les Trois Lys!
History & Heritage
On a history holiday in Aquitaine, you can visit Castets-en-Dorthe’s 12th-century Château du Hamel and Nérac’s Château Henry IV! Agen offers several wonderful museums. Everywhere are historic churches like the Abbey of St. Pierre in Moissac.
Wine Tasting
Coordinate your Aquitaine wine tasting cruise with the Buzet Wine Festival held every August in Nérac! Visit the Buzet Wine Cave in Buzet and tour Château Le Courréjot near Moncrabeau, a producer of Armagnac and Chablis. Try some samples!