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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, (808 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 514
AED 701 total
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
The price is AED 343
AED 438 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 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
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 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
9 Aug - 10 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 381
AED 509 total
includes taxes & fees
7 Sep - 8 Sep
Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
Marina

6. "Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran

"Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran
L'Épine
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
"Easy to rent, great place, fun to sleep on overnight. Beautiful sunsets!"
Canada
Nicole L.
"Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran
Deluxe Room, Private Bathroom, Harbor View | View from property

7. Catamaran EDEN

Catamaran EDEN
Hyères
The price is AED 1,347
AED 1,942 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Catamaran EDEN
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap

8. 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, (15 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 500 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center
Outdoor dining

9. 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

10. 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 1,646
AED 2,137 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Sep - 7 Sep
Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
Exterior

11. 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

12. 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

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 AED 1,270
AED 1,727 total
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
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)
"Nous ne regrettons pas notre séjour ,cadre , logement, accueil....promenade a perte de vue"
France
david l.
The price is AED 190
AED 371 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Sep - 3 Sep
SLEEPING ON THE WATER
Exterior

15. 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 1,486 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Aug - 22 Aug
Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
Marina

16. 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 1,904
AED 2,202 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
Outdoor dining

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, (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
14 Aug - 15 Aug
ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE
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
Property grounds

19. 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 838 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Sep - 2 Sep
one double room in our catamaran in porqueroles bay
Interior

20. 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
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Top France Hotel Reviews

L’Hôtel du Collectionneur Paris

L’Hôtel du Collectionneur Paris

10/10 Excellent
"Excellent place. Close to everything with an uber. 9 min drive with uber to Eiffel Tower. Walking distance to the arc de triumph. Will definitely stay here again."
Arian 3-night trip
Posted 5 hours ago
L’Hôtel du Collectionneur Paris

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between AED 371 and AED 2,202 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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