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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 €168
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 €115
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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 €104
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 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

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 €169
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Gîtes Seine & Nature Logement Flottant Atypique "Le Babord"
A deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a covered area with a view of a canal and swans.

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

8. 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 €399
includes taxes & fees
4 Oct - 5 Oct
Catamaran EDEN
A compact, well-lit interior with a bed, a small seating area, and a window offering a view of the outdoors.

9. 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.

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 €489
includes taxes & fees
7 Oct - 8 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.

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

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

13. 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 €84
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat
A marina with boats docked, a grassy deck area, and buildings in the background.

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 €87
includes taxes & fees
25 Sept - 26 Sept
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.

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
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.

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, (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 €147
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 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.

17. 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.

18. 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 €535
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 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.

19. 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.
A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina
A marina with multiple boats docked, calm water reflecting the boats, and a clear sky.

20. Sailing Boat 'Miraflores' with Sea View, Private Terrace and Wi-Fi

Sailing Boat 'Miraflores' with Sea View, Private Terrace and Wi-Fi
Cherbourg
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (6 reviews)
"Pros: Posé dans le port très agréable."
France
Anonymous traveller
The price is €58
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Sailing Boat 'Miraflores' with Sea View, Private Terrace and Wi-Fi
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France Houseboats information

Number of reviews
104
Accommodation
405 Houseboats
Lowest Price
€58
Highest Price
€535

Frequently asked questions

How much do houseboats in France cost?
Prices for houseboats in France range between €58 and €535 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.
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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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