Grand Victoria Luxury Barge Charters in France

OFFER Code: QuirkyGV2026/27

sponsored — Updated April 2026

Grand Victoria Luxury Barge Charters In France

Fans of QuirkyCruise.com can avail of an exclusive special offer on full-charter bookings that we have curated with our friends at Grand Victoria cruises aboard their 6-passenger Grand Victoria canal barge in Burgundy, France, for travel in 2026 and 2027.

When booking, mention Code “QuirkyGV202627” and …

• Enjoy a special “GRAND CRU” themed evening on board to savor some of the top Grand Cru Champagnes, Burgundy Whites & Burgundy Reds.

What’s A Barge Cruise Exactly?

Intimate and leisurely barge cruises are a great wait to stop and smell the roses, as you inch along the canals and rivers of central France.

Relax on deck with a glass of champagne, a crisp white or a refreshing cocktail as you gaze upon the gorgeous pastoral landscape, from bucolic villages to castle ruins, lush forests, farmland and vineyards.

Foodies and cheese lovers will be in heaven aboard the Grand Victoria, where the chef curates a mouthwatering fromage plate each day, from creamy Camembert and Comté to a classic Bleu d’Auvergne. Meanwhile, elegant meals incorporate the region’s freshest produce, seafood and meats.

The elegant interior of the Grand Victoria is another reason to consider a barge cruise for your next holidays with friends or family. Like a stylish boutique hotel, the Grand Victoria is très chic.

With just six guests along for the ride, a barge cruise on the Grand Victoria is an intimate and erudite holiday, yet one that’s also supremely relaxing and casual.

After all, it’s “your boat” for the week!

Finally, of course, the places you visit daily on a barge cruise in Burgundy are rich in history and charm.

For instance, Château de Rully is a stunning sight to behold. The fortified castle dates back to the 12th century and in more recent times has been transformed into an important wine estate known for its Chardonnays.

Updates On Grand Victoria Itineraries & Pricing

The Grand Victoria offers six-night luxury barge cruises between Auxonne on the Petite Saône to Chagny, which keeps them a day ahead of the other boats, who travel all the way up the Canal du Centre to St-Leger.

For the summer of 2026, owner/operator Edward tells us: …”knowing that the Canal du Centre was going to be in a repair state until early summer, we opted to start a new itinerary from Avignon to Aigues-Mortes in Provence in the south of France. We will run that route until mid July before we head back to Burgundy and continue our regular route.

Private all-inclusive charter fares for four guests are $53,000; $54,000 for five guests; and $57,000 for six guests. Show your interest in a Grand Victoria private barge cruise in the form at the end of this post and we'll be happy to get your questions answered and your booking started.

VIDEO: Two recent guests share their review of the Grand Victoria.

REVIEW: Read about a recent Grand Victoria barge cruise in Burgundy, France, from QuirkyCruise writer Christina Colon & photographer Peter Barnes.

RELATED: Meet the owner-operators of  Grand Victoria.