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Seine view | Terrace/patio

1. Off Paris Seine

Off Paris Seine
4.0 star property
13th Arrondissement
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (813 reviews)
"Loved the location on the Seine! Convenient to 2 train stations and walkable to sights and dining."
United States
James
The price is £127
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Off Paris Seine
Exterior

2. A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat

A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat
Port Guillaume
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
"Une semaine sur un bateau y’a pas plus insolite comme vacances.Super endroit, super ambiance et surtout super accueil de l’hôte mais aussi des plaisanciers du ponton.Je site d’un petit de 6 ans « c’est les meilleurs vacances de ma vie » et pour être honnête pour nous aussi adulte.Merci pour tout nous reviendrons."
United States
Thibaut S.
The price is £110
includes taxes & fees
5 Sept - 6 Sept
A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat
Outdoor dining

3. IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET

IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET
Nevers
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Vraiment au top ! Excellente communication avec la propriétaire. Le bateau est extrêmement propre, très bien équipé, particulièrement du côté de la cuisine, où il y a tout ce qu'il faut pour se préparer de"
France
Fabian B.
The price is £98
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET
Marina

4. Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours

Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours
Niderviller
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (7 reviews)
"Un acceuil au top, chaleureux, vraiment que du bonheur, un week-end au top"
France
David
The price is £78
includes taxes & fees
29 Aug - 30 Aug
Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours
Exterior

5. Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!

Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
Luneau
2.0 out of 10, (1 review)
"Nous étions avec nos 2 petits enfants dans cet endroit réservé Séjour réservé pour 2 nuits Résultat: Dormit 1 nuit dans notre voiture et rendu le bateau le lendemain matin Difficulté à trouver l'endroit Une passerelle pas sécurisée pour atteindre le bateau Un bateau pour 4 personnes, c'est excessif tant l'espace est petit A l'intérieur des araignées et des toiles partout Une odeur nauséabonde avec des sanitaires précaires, nous devions aller dans des toilettes publiques à la turc, plus...
France
Jean-Marie
The price is £108
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
Bathroom

6. Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center

Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center
Nouvelle Ville
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (16 reviews)
"We had a perfect stay on the big orange houseboat from Gill. The boat have all necessary things on it and it's very beautiful. Unfortunately we booked only one night. The next stay will be longer."
Germany
Sonja D.
The price is £104
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center
Outdoor dining

7. Marché de Noël en Alsace

Marché de Noël en Alsace
Eckwersheim
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (4 reviews)
"The place is a disaster. Incorrect amount of beds. In the middle of nowhere. Too many things to mention. Avoid like the plague. "
Canada
David B.
Marché de Noël en Alsace
Interior

8. Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois

Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
Saint-Omer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Très bonne adresse. Logement atypique, spacieux confortable, soigné, décoré avec goût et bien placé sur l’Euroveloroute numéro 5. Je recommande."
United States
Christine R.
The price is £397
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Harbour View | View from property

9. Catamaran EDEN

Catamaran EDEN
Hyères
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Excellent séjour à bord de l'Eden, un magnifique Catamaran très bien équipé et super confortable !! Son propriétaire Jan a tout fait pour rendre notre séjour inoubliable. Nous étions un seul couple, mais le bateau peut accueillir jusqu'à 8 personnes. Logement entièrement privatisé, situé sur le port de plaisance à deux pas de l'embarcadère du ferry et du village Possibilité de planifier une sortie en mer avec skipper en supplément. Nous reviendrons :)"
France
Pierre-Alexandre
The price is £393
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Catamaran EDEN
Exterior

10. Suite "art-déco"

Suite "art-déco"
Quartier du Lac
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (9 reviews)
"Excellent accommodation the check-in procedures were good inadequate.We waited at the site for 45 minutes while waiting for information to check in. The accommodations were charming; bed was very comfortable. A lovely neighborhood lose to the Citi du vin and the Submarine Lumiere show. "
Canada
laurent m.
Suite "art-déco"
Exterior

11. La Petite Annick

La Petite Annick
Quartier du Lac
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (10 reviews)
"Logement atypique. Tres confortable. "
France
Laurent
La Petite Annick
Exterior

12. Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours

Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière
The price is £302
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
Exterior

13. Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont

Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont
Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (1 review)
"Génial!!! Expérience qui sort de l’ordinaire avec les enfants.Merci à Samuel pour son professionnalisme et sa gentillesse. Nous avons enlevé une étoile pour la propreté bien que pour moi c’était très propre mais effectivement il y avait des araignées et les enfants n’ont pas aimé lol"
France
Ghislaine F.
The price is £358
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont
Marina

14. SLEEPING ON THE WATER

SLEEPING ON THE WATER
Le Port
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Bonjour nous avons passé un très bon moment "
France
Jacky B.
The price is £74
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
SLEEPING ON THE WATER
Outdoor dining

15. ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE

ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE
Lyon City Centre
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (4 reviews)
"Logement original, calme et confortable en acceptant quelques petites contraintes liées à un bateau ( toilettes) . Pour le propriétaire qui y vit cette péniche et plus qu’un simple hôtel, vous y trouverez un supplément d’âme. Très bien placé par rapport au centre ville et le luxe d’une place de parking pratique et gratuite !!"
United States
Fabienne C.
The price is £125
includes taxes & fees
3 Sept - 4 Sept
ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE
Room

16. Péniche Marie-lou

Péniche Marie-lou
Thourotte
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Great unique stay for 1 night on the boat, the kids loved it!"
United States
James B.
The price is £87
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Péniche Marie-lou
Marina

17. Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv

Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
Pointe Croisette
6.0 out of 10, (2 reviews)
"Boat was very dirty did not look like the pictures. The pictures made the boat look much larger. We were told by the hat the day before we arrived that the boat was not working. Just a terrible experience."
United States
Jack C.
The price is £492
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
Property grounds

18. UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR
Saumur
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (31 reviews)
"Great host, beautiful location and everything we needed :)"
United Kingdom
Sophie E.
UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR
Outdoor dining

19. A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina

A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina
Guidel
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (18 reviews)
"Excellent location and loved our second stay on the boat…..note may want to replace the coffee machine as it leaks when you use it but what a fantastic place to stay and would thoroughly recommend it….."
United Kingdom
Peter s.
The price is £169
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina
Property grounds

20. one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay

one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
Ile de Porquerolles
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (5 reviews)
"Il est venu prendre nos bagages à l’embarcadère. On s’est installés. Il nous a emmené à la plage et ramené qd on voulait. On a blagué. On a pu se faire à manger. On est rentrés au port à cause du mistral pour se mettre à l’abri, et tout s’est bien passé. Très bon séjour avec des gens très sympathiques"
France
mariechristine s.
The price is £173
includes taxes & fees
6 Sept - 7 Sept
one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
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Top France Hotel Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

10/10 Excellent
"Had a great stay! Only problem was the one elevator was broken so it took 10+ mins to get an elevator to the 22 floors Also they don’t clean rooms, you have to ask for new towels (they let you switch them out one time), and we could’ve used extra blankets"
Natasha 6-night trip
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Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

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France Houseboats information

Number of reviews
115
Accommodation
404 Houseboats
Lowest Price
£74
Highest Price
£492

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between £74 and £492 per night. Whatever your budget, Expedia will help you find the right option that floats your boat! These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for a hotel booking with a check-in date within the next year. Prices reflect current offers and availability is subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
How many houseboats are there in France?
Take your pick of 404 houseboats in France. Whether you're travelling with your family or a group of friends, and wherever you want to go, Expedia can help you find your dream floating getaway.
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What is there to do in France near my houseboat?
Whether you're a fan of shopping, dining, history or culture, France is one place where it's difficult to be bored! The well-known city of Paris has loads of attractions, including Colonel Fabien Square, Centre Pompidou and La Carrousel du Louvre. If you're holidaying in Nice, Villa Ephrussi, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena should be on your itinerary.

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