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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, (818 reviews)
"Grea location and great staff. WE loved our stay."
United States
Neshat
The price is CA $238
CA $312 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Off Paris Seine
A building with a sign reading 'SANITAIRES PLAISANCIERS' indicating a medical facility.

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 CA $94
CA $107 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat
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 CA $126
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET
A person lying on a bed with a patterned cover, a hammock above, and a boat's railing in the background.

4. 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
A marina with several boats docked, a building with a sign for 'Capital Marinebuero', and a helipad in the background.

5. 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 CA $148
CA $167 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours
A deck with a round table, chairs, potted plants, and a view of the water and buildings.

6. 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 CA $128
CA $229 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 12 - Oct 13
ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE

7. 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 CA $231
CA $261 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
A marina with multiple boats docked, featuring masts and rigging.

8. "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.

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
A wooden staircase leading to a landing with a view of a river.

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 CA $562
CA $701 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois
A compact, well-lit interior with a bed, a small seating area, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

11. Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau

Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau
Castelnaudary
Séjour Atypique sur un Bateau
A hot tub with a wooden exterior, a small deck area with potted plants, and a view of a canal with trees and a building in the background.

12. Au fil de Leau

Au fil de Leau
Plobsheim
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (8 reviews)
"Das Schiff war OK aber leider nicht so sauber und schön wie auf den Fotos. Eine general Reinigung würde unserer Meinung nach fällig sein! Fenster innen und aussen, altes Essen in Küchenschränken und Schubladen. Die diversen Pflanzen im Schiff sollten nicht sein, Mücken, Fliegen und Schimmel in den Töpfen. Die Gegend ist schön und es gibt viel gute Restaurants und Sehenswüdigkeiten in diversen Dörfern ringsum. Der Pool war schmutzig und steht nicht auf dem Land sondern auf dem Schiffsbug?"
Switzerland
Reto
Au fil de Leau
A coastal town with a marina, boats, and buildings on a hillside.

13. 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 CA $423
CA $640 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Catamaran EDEN
A large industrial building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red and grey facade.

14. 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.

15. 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 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
The price is CA $402
CA $566 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours
A marina with boats docked, a grassy deck area, and buildings in the background.

17. 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 CA $65
CA $133 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
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.

18. 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 CA $482
CA $656 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21
Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont
A houseboat with a covered deck, windows, and a flag.

19. 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 CA $137
CA $185 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!
A marina with boats docked, including a prominently displayed boat with "MILA CANNES" on its deck.

20. 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 CA $722
CA $835 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 7 - Oct 8
Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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Top France Hotel Reviews

Les Jardins du Marais

Les Jardins du Marais

10/10 Excellent
"Lovely facility, staff most spleasant, particularly Joe at the front desk, helping us to navigate a map and the Marais neighorhood!"
Lynn 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
Les Jardins du Marais

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France Houseboats information

Number of reviews
909
Accommodation
411 Houseboats
Lowest Price
CA $107
Highest Price
CA $836

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between CA $107 and CA $836 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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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 vacationing in Nice, Villa Ephrussi, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena should be on your itinerary.

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