Hotel barges are large, shallow draft, boats specially constructed to carry small numbers of guests along the inland waterways -- the canals and rivers of France. Some were originally built to carry freight and have been expertly converted; some have been created as cruising boutique hotels from new. Either way, they are tough and stable -- and elegant and comfortable.
You'll experience the smoothest of week-long vacations, in high style.
More information! - http://www.french-waterways.com/introduction/hotel-barge-cruises.html