Hotel Barge Meanderer
Restore mind and body with a luxury French barge cruise on the Upper Loire. Like the fine wines and produce of France this historic countryside is best savored slowly, and there is simply no better way to enjoy France than to glide aboard the luxury Barge Meanderer. Visit magical châteaux, savor great cuisine, discover vineyards and galleries – a Meanderer voyage lets you have a French dream vacation on your own terms.
We’ll help tailor an experience that’s perfect for you – whether you prefer to bicycle or walk down country lanes, or simply lounge on board the Meanderer with your favorite vintage and watch one of the world’s greatest landscapes float by.
Cruise with us aboard the Barge Meanderer – connect with a time and place where life moves a little more slowly and elegantly. Let us help make this one of your most memorable vacations.
With three en-suite cabins, large lounge and dining areas, a spacious, teak covered sun-deck and an outdoor heated spa-pool, the Meanderer is the perfect barge to cruise through France in style.
Enjoy luxury accommodations & exquisite chef-prepared meals
Meals on board Meanderer are prepared only with the finest ingredients, and the presentation is exquisite. Our chef shops daily in the local markets for the freshest seasonal gourmet foods available.
“What more can be said?! Perfection from your warm welcome – Every person and element are memorable. Thank you!”
World-class romantic views around every bend
As you float aboard the Barge Meanderer you will enjoy scenic views of the French Upper Loire valley. With the area’s rich history, glorious architecture, daily town markets, antique shops and museums, your experience can be tailored to your preferences by our crew and hosts. These ancient waterways will take you through the region as one traveled back then – at a leisurely pace, in a relaxing manner and past unforgettable vistas. Our moorings are peaceful and rural with plenty of opportunities to walk, bike, or simply relax and allow the crew to pamper you.
A pampered experience to meet your every need
From your food to your excursions, we are here to cater to your every need and preference. We can accomodate special diets and we prepare celebratory menus for occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. If children are part of the cruise, our chef will even shop for their favorite foods.
If your particular interest is not listed in our themed barge cruises, we would be delighted to research a particular interest and suggest a unique itinerary for your group. And if your interest is to simply relax, just sit back and allow our crew to pamper you.
Celebrate the big (or small) occasion
We love to help you celebrate the special occasions in your lives. Our chef can cook up something special for your Birthday, anniversary, or reunion.
Enjoy your vacation - your way
Whether you prefer to bicycle, (guided biking trips for all levels), or golf, or perhaps tour a grand cathedral,or simply walk down country lanes - we can arrange that for you.
Soak in the view - from the spa
Lounge on board in our spa, enjoying your favorite vintage - as you watch the French landscapes float by.
“Thank you for the continuous pampering and consideration for all of our requests.”
The Hotel Barge Meanderer Experience
"WOW! The Boat, The Food, The Wine, The Tours, but most of all The Staff."
What Our Guests Say
We loved the ability to personalize our daily schedule for each individual, with guided excursions to take in the unique history and culture of the Loire Valley, plus lovely cycling through the beautiful fields and villages.
With Barge Meanderer, hosts Susan and George and their staff have created a unique, first-class experience, and we highly recommend this trip.
The Meanderer and the people are an oasis in today's world. If you are looking for the opportunity to leave the news, the work, and the world behind - you won't find anything better. We had the opportunity to visit the past and thoroughly enjoy the present at an extremely leisurely pace - hard to beat that!
The entire experience was a blessing, as are these six people!
Loved it!
Enjoy an Unforgettable French Barge Cruise
aboard the Hotel Barge Meanderer
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