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Our top choices for France houseboats

A restaurant with a view of a bridge and river, featuring a variety of pastries and breakfast items on display.

1. Off Paris Seine

Off Paris Seine
4.0 star property
13th Arrondissement
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (821 reviews)
"Grea location and great staff. WE loved our stay."
United States
Neshat
The price is AED 519
AED 704 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct
Off Paris Seine
A docked boat with a covered seating area and a lifebuoy.

2. Paris au fil de l'eau - Boat rentals

Paris au fil de l'eau - Boat rentals
18th Arrondissement
Paris au fil de l'eau - Boat rentals
A boat deck with a table and two chairs, a storage compartment, and a view of the water and land in the background.

3. IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET

IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET
Nevers
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5 reviews)
"Nice spot convient for the town centre"
United States
Richard K.
The price is AED 328
AED 465 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET
A marina with several boats docked, a building with a sign for 'Capital Marinebuero', and a helipad in the background.

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 339
AED 382 total
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours
A person lying on a bed with a patterned cover, a hammock above, and a boat's railing in the background.

5. 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.
one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
Outdoor dining

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

Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
Bennecourt
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (10 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 601
AED 677 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
A marina with multiple boats docked, featuring masts and rigging.

7. "Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran

"Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran
L'Épine
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (15 reviews)
"Easy to rent, great place, fun to sleep on overnight. Beautiful sunsets!"
Canada
Nicole L.
"Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran
A deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a covered area with a view of a canal and swans.

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
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings on a hillside.

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 AED 991
AED 1,545 total
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Catamaran EDEN
A compact, well-lit interior with a bed, a small seating area, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau

Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau
Castelnaudary
Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau
A wooden staircase leading to a landing with a view of a river.

11. 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 1,537
AED 1,901 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Sep - 1 Oct
Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
A large industrial building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red and grey facade.

12. 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"
A stationary train car with multiple windows and a door, situated on tracks with a grassy area and a brick path nearby.

13. 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
A building with a sign reading 'SANITAIRES PLAISANCIERS' indicating a medical facility.

14. 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.
A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat
A marina with boats docked, a grassy deck area, and buildings in the background.

15. 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 AED 169
AED 347 total
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
SLEEPING ON THE WATER
A modern floating home with a wooden deck, a staircase leading to a glass door, and a view of the water.

16. 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
Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
A deck with a round table, chairs, potted plants, and a view of the water and buildings.

17. 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, (5 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 334
AED 595 total
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct
ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE
A balcony with two blue lounge chairs and a small wooden stool, overlooking a river with a historic castle and church in the background.

18. UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR
Île d'Offard
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
A marina with boats docked, including a prominently displayed boat with "MILA CANNES" on its deck.

19. 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 1,694
AED 1,855 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct
Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
A modern balcony with wooden flooring, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a view of boats and greenery.

20. A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina

A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina
Guidel
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 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 AED 752
AED 865 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Oct - 4 Oct
A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina
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citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

citizenM Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

10/10 Excellent
"Great location if you are flying out of CDG"
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Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between AED 242 and AED 1,901 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 411 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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