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Our top choices for France houseboats

Seine view | Terrace/patio

1. Off Paris Seine

Off Paris Seine
4.0 star property
13th Arrondissement
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (809 reviews)
"Loved the location on the Seine! Convenient to 2 train stations and walkable to sights and dining."
United States
James
The price is AED 530
AED 717 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Aug - 17 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
The price is AED 347
AED 531 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
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)
"Nous avons passés un excellent séjour sur ce lieux magique . Cecile est à l’écoute et toujours disponible . Très propre très bon voisinage. Je reviendrais avec plaisir sur ce beau bateau . Merci Cecile et au plaisir "
France
isabelle p.
The price is AED 339
AED 478 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
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 AED 340
AED 383 total
includes taxes & fees
15 Aug - 16 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 AED 390
AED 518 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Harbor View | View from property

6. Catamaran EDEN

Catamaran EDEN
Hyères
The price is AED 1,347
AED 1,943 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Sep - 10 Sep
Catamaran EDEN
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

7. 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 AED 402
AED 501 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center
Outdoor dining

8. 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

9. 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 AED 1,483
AED 1,944 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Sep - 14 Sep
Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
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. 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 AED 1,270
AED 1,728 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Sep - 4 Sep
Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont
Marina

13. SLEEPING ON THE WATER

SLEEPING ON THE WATER
Le Port
7.8 out of 10, Good, (6 reviews)
"Très bon accueil et logement très bien situé. C'était un séjour très agréable."
United States
Corinne C.
The price is AED 191
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
SLEEPING ON THE WATER
Exterior

14. 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 AED 1,058
AED 1,491 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
Marina

15. 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 AED 1,905
AED 2,228 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
Outdoor dining

16. 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 AED 339
AED 603 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug
ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE
Property grounds

17. 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
Property grounds

18. one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay

one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
Ile de Porquerolles
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (4 reviews)
"Super weekend passé sur le bateau de Laurent, ça restera un des meilleurs moments de ma vie, j'ai la tête remplis de beaux souvenirs, dormir à la belle étoiles en regardant les constellations, les couchers et levers de soleils, la beauté de la mer et de la nature, la sensation de liberté que le bateau procure, c'est énorme ! Merci Laurent pour ta générosité et ton attention, tu as été un hôte au top du top, je reviendrai, tu le sais :) Marie:"Weekend magique sur un super bateau avec comme...
United States
Estelle L.
The price is AED 635
AED 834 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
Interior

19. Bateau Appartement sur L'erdre au Coeur de Nantes

Bateau Appartement sur L'erdre au Coeur de Nantes
Hauts-Paves - Saint-Felix
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (4 reviews)
"perfekte Lage, Tram vor der Tür, wunderschöner Ort, vor allem die Terrasse auf dem See ist sehr gut für die Abende"
United States
Barbara P.
The price is AED 339
AED 456 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Bateau Appartement sur L'erdre au Coeur de Nantes
Outdoor dining

20. Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"

Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
Bennecourt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (9 reviews)
"Very unique experience right on the river. Floating cottage was very clean and well organised. Nice and quiet. Comfortable bed. Close to pretty village and magnificent chateau just a few kilometres away. Lovely area for cycling. Also close to a commercial area with large stores including Intramermarche.Would highly recommend and would stay here again."
Australia
Michelle L.
The price is AED 610
AED 694 total
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug
Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
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Top France Hotel Reviews

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

8/10 Good
"Bon rapport qualité prix, divan lit pas confortable, nous sommes restés 9 jours et un seul ménage à été offert la veille de notre départ et faut dire vite car ça été un changement de draps, serviettes et nettoyage de la vitre de douche. Fallait courir le papier hygiénique et sac poubelle."
Anick 9-night trip
Posted 9 hours ago
Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between AED 371 and AED 2,228 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 407 houseboats in France. Whether you're traveling 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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