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Abercombie & Kent  (630) 954-2944, (800) 323-7308  www.abercrombiekent.com
From fully inclusive escorted journeys to customized independent holidays. Charter & hotel barges in Burgundy, Bordeaux-Dordogne, Franche-Comté, Loire Valley, Provence, Champagne, Alsace-Lorraine. Venice Simplon-Orient Express trains.
Afloat in France  (843) 842-6297, (800) 313-2702  www.bargeaif.com
5 vessels avail. for 6-nt. hotel or charter cruises, 6-12 pax. Cruise through Burgundy, Franche-Comté, Rhone Valley & Provence. Theme cruises: walking tours, wine tasting, family charters, cycling, antique cruises, gastronomy, opera.
Alden Yachts  (401) 683-4200, (800) 253-3654  www.aldenyachts.com
Serving clients since 1988, Alden Yachts Charters is a charter brokerage representing over 650 private yachts available to charter. Our brokers’ attention to detail ensure Alden Yachts long-standing excellent reputation.
Bargain Boating/Morgantown Travel Service  (304) 296-3667, (800) 637-0782   
Self-drive canal cruising through Champagne, Alsace, Brittany, Burgundy, Franche-Comté, Charentes, Lot & Aquitaine-Midi-Camargue. Boats hold 2-12 pax.
Bonne Humeur Corporation/French Waterways  (434) 384-5514, (877) 368-2900  www.frenchwaterways.com
3 exquisitely styled 8-pax vessels that cruise the Briare and Loire canals. Charters provide all amenities incl. crew, 4 air-conditioned staterooms, canopied sundeck, state of-the-art hot tub, superb cuisine & wine w/ cheeses.
Carnival Cruises  (888) CARNIVAL  www.carnival.com
Continental de Croisieres  (212) 685-4998, (800) 676-6613  www.continentalwaterways.com
Luxury canal & river vessels offer gourmet meals, daily excursions, private coach. Special theme cruises. Fleet of 20-50 pax throughout France. Partner of the France Certification Program
Crown Blue Line & Connoisseur  (410) 280-2553, (888) 355-9491  www.crownblueline.com
Self-drive motor cruisers for a different holiday experience cruising the canals & rivers of France, experiencing varied regions, ways of life & landscapes. Range of boats designed for ease of handling.
Cruising In Paradise  (631) 471-6223, (800) 874-2584  www.cruisinginparadise.com
Culinary odyssey through Franche-Comté & Eastern Burgundy, hosted by food journalist & culinary historian. River & canal cruises aboard the 21-pax floating hotel barge, Caprice, w/ visits to producers of local specialties. Also yacht charters.
Euro River Cruises  (845) 623-6279, (800) 863-1212  www.eurorivercruises.com
Euro River Cruises represents CroisiEurope, France’s largest riverboat operator. We feature cruises on the Rhone, Saone and Seine. Cruise for a weekend or a week. Groups and charter programs design to your satisfaction.
Europeanbarging  (713) 869-3542, (888) 869-7907  www.europeanbarging.com
US sales agt. for Continental Waterways, Viking River & Peter Deilmann, offering barge & river cruises in France. Help w/ planning special group cruises such as wine, gardens, music, golf, history, family get-togethers & meetings.
Ewaterways  (212) 532-8356, (800) 217-4447  www.ewaterways.com
Specializing in canal & river hotel barges, inclusive barge pkgs. w/ intimate 6-12 & 20-24 pax barges plus 50-pax river barges. Atmosphere of casual elegance.
France Cruises  (772) 781-1433, (866) 498-3920  www.francecruises.com
The 1-stop source for comprehensive info. on canal cruises in France. For groups & ind., from moderate to luxury & in all areas of France.
France Vacations  (310) 645-3070, (800) 332-5332  www.francevacations.net
River cruises in Burgundy, Alsace & Champagne. Est. in 1991 & staffed w/ a majority of French speaking personnel, the res. dept. can easily assist customers w/ their knowledge of France's regions. Partner of the France Certification Program.
French Country Waterways Ltd.  (781) 934-2454, (800) 222-1236  www.fcwl.com
Premier owner-operator of the luxury hotel barges Princess, Nenuphar, Horizon II, Liberté, & Esprit. 6 nts. in Alsace, Burgundy, Champagne or the Upper Loire. Dinner ashore at one of France's most prestigious properties.
Frontiers International Travel  (800) 245-1950, (724) 935-1577  www.frontierstrvl.com
Representing 23 of the finest barge operations cruising throughout the French Waterways. Our specialty lies in accurate and unbiased recommendations based on 22 years of inspection trips.
Grand Circle Travel  (617) 346-6532, (800) 221-2610  www.gct.com
Specializes in travel for senior Americans. Product line incl. 2 river cruises in France: the Rhone River incl. Paris & the Côte d'Azur & the Seine: Paris to Normandy. Pkgs. incl. trans-Atlantic airfare.
Intrav  (314) 655-6700, (800) 456-8100  www.intrav.com
Int'l tour operator featuring riverboat cruising, private jet adventures & small ship cruises aboard the "Clipper Adventurer" throughout France. Relax in luxury & comfort. Exclusively guided tours & dlx. accommodations. Int'l airfare incl.
Jody Lexow Yacht Charters  (401) 849-1112, (800) 662-2628  www.jodylexowyachtcharters.com
Charters on luxury yachts. Hotel barges. U.S. Rep. for self-drive boats incl. Crown Blue Line, Locaboat Plaisance, Connoisseur Cruisers, Rive de France & Nicols.
Julia Hoyt Canal Cruises  (978) 535-5738, (800) 852-2625  www.thefrenchkitchen.com
Personalized itineraries by owner/operators for small groups of 4 pax/3 crew on the 85-ft. classic Dutch barge the Julia Hoyt, queen-size beds & French decor. Gourmet meals on board & in area restaurants, wine tasting & escorted excursions.
Le Boat  (201) 560-1941, (800) 992-0291  www.leboat.com
Over 31 hotel barges 4-24 pax & 2 50-pax vessels. Charters or cabins for 6-nt. incl. gourmet cuisine. Self-drive boats, 2-10 pax. US Rep. for: Connoisseur Cruisers, Locaboat Plaisance, Nicols, Rive de France, Crown Blue Line, etc.
Linblad Expeditions  (212) 765-7740, (800) EXPEDITION  www.expeditions.com
Lucullan Travels Ltd.  (515) 243-4089   
US Rep. for Locaboat Plaisance self-drive mini-barges.
Peter Deilmann Cruises  (703) 549-1741, (800) 348-8287  www.deilmann-cruises.com
More than 260 leisure touring itineraries sailing the classic rivers of Europe. Nine 4* & 5* vessels offer 7-, 10-, 11- & 14-nt. cruises.
Remote Odysseys Worldwide (ROW)  (208) 765-0841, (800) 451-6034  www.rowinternational.com
Self-drive & luxury cruises in France w/ Crown Blue Lines, Locaboat Plaisance, Connoisseur Cruisers, European Waterways & Ad'Navis. Also "Dine-around" cruises on board the Chouette. Barges also avail. in other European countries.
Request Adventures  (415) 389-1892, (800) 860-5663  www.canalbargecruises.com
US booking agt. for canal & river barge cruises in France & Europe. Specialists in France & barging since 1988.
Skipper Travel Services Ltd.  (831) 462-5333, (800) 631-1030  www.skippertravel.com
Luxury barge cruises on the French canals. Specialists in selfdrive boats on the canals. US Agts. for European Waterways, Ad'navis, Noooit Volmaakt, Inland Voyages, Crown Blue Line, Locaboat Plaisance & Connoisseur Cruisers.
Springer’s Cruises  (425) 646-9516, (800) 822-8594  www.springerscruises.com
Representing 25 hotel barges & some river boats cruising in Burgundy, Alsace, Provence, Canal du Midi, Seine & Rhône Rivers. Specialty wine & golf tours. Works directly w/ owners.
The Barge Broker  (303) 447-3582, (800) 275-9794  www.bargebroker.com
45 hotel barges in France from B&B to the ultimate luxury crafts such as the all-suite Nenuphar. Cruises are 7 days/6 nts., from 4-24 pax. Rive de France self-drive boats. Personally familiar w/ all barges.
The Barge Connection  (530) 274-0764, (888) 550-8580  www.bargeconnection.com
Represents a selection of dlx. & 1st-class hotel barges & riverboats that cruise the waterways of France. Intimate 4-pax, larger 24-pax riverboats, or 1 of 5-pax riverboats. Ind. bookings, charters, specialty & self-drive cruises avail.
The Barge Lady  (312) 245-0900, (800) 880-0071  www.bargelady.com
40 French canal barges, all personally inspected. Emphasis on recommending the right vessel in terms of price, amenities, accommodations, area sightseeing & special-interests. 3 generation charters, wine tasting vessels.
Unique World Cruises  (516) 627-2636, (800) 669-0757  www.uniqueworldcruises.com
Luxury river cruises on 23 vessels. Seine River cruise on MS Normandie: Paris, Vernon, les Andelys, Rouen, Caudebec, Honfleur. MS Cézanne, MS Viking Burgundy, MS Princess de Provence, MS Viking Rhone: Lyon, Macon Trevoux, Avignon, Arles, Nice.
Uniworld  (818) 382-7820, (800) 733-7820  www.uniworld.com
Dlx. cruise of the Saône, Rhône & Seine Rivers. The Rhone Princess cruises between Lyon & Arles. The Seine Princess cruises between Paris & Honfleur. Daily excursions, all meals & a cruise manager are incl.
Viking River Cruises  (818) 227-1234, (877) 668-4546  www.vikingrivercruises.com
Experience France’s scenic waterways on Viking River Cruises’ all-inclusive itineraries. Take a 7-night cruise through Burgundy & Provence along the Rhône & Saône Rivers or experience Normandy on a 7-night Seine River itinerary.