• Barge Stern near entrance Pont Canal de Briare
  • Barge Stern on canal latéral à la Loire near Pouilly
  • Barge Stern at lock with view on Sancerre
  • Barge Stern moored at Cours les Barres
  • Barge Stern moored at Chateau de Nailly in canal de Briare
  • Sancerre view from canal latéral à la Loire
  • Guests enjoying the views at the pont canal de Briare
  • The tranquility from the canal
  • Chateau Sully sur Loire
  • Chateau la Verrerie
  • Barge Stern entering Marseilles les Aubigny
  • Dining out(side)
  • Enjoy a 2CV ride in the Sancerre
  • The golden fields near Sury près Léré

Helping with the locks

Entrance Pont Canal de Briare

Barge Stern crossing Pont Canal de Briare

aftdeck barge stern

View from Sancerre vineyards to Sancerre

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Enjoy a Private Barge Cruise Vacation in France!

Imagine enjoying a barge cruise vacation in France and having the whole ship just for the two of you!

Only on Barge "Stern" you can experience this truly wonderful sensation and at an affordable price.

Barge Stern

Barge "Stern" is a Dutch Barge, cruising the beautiful Upper-Loire region. After a complete renovation she now has a luxury accommodation exclusively for 2 guests only, ensuring an optimum in individuality, luxury, flexibility and privacy. The atmosphere on board is friendly and provides old-fashioned hospitality designed to spoil you.

Please join us to discover this beautiful part of France seated on our sundeck with a glass of wine.Watch the ever changing landscape unfold at a pace and in a style that only a barge cruise can achieve.

2012 Cruises

Also in 2012, Barge "Stern" will offer you an all-inclusive private charter barge holidays in the upper Loire region on the "Canal Latéral à la Loire" in the centre of France.
This canal runs on the west bank of the scenic river Loire, the last surviving wild river in Europe.

We will cruise between the cities of Nevers and Briare. Here you will discover the peace, tranquility and calmness so hard to find nowadays. This lesser-known region, but with its famous wine regions of Sancerre and Pouilly Fume; picturesque medieval villages; castles from era's ranging from the roman times up to renaissance, will surprise you on every tour or excursion we make.

Your vacation

This exclusive private barge cruise provides the perfect setting in which to relax. Our accommodation offers style and comfort whilst maintaining a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Our delicious cuisine, great restaurants, regional outstanding wines and personal touch harmonize to make this your most wonderful barge cruise vacation. The pleasure is in the tranquillity and beauty far from the stresses of modern life.

Our itinerary has the right balance between cruising and excursions. Besides an every day excursion you will also have the opportunity to bike or to stroll along the canal.

There's a world to discover in the upper Loire region; discover it with Barge "Stern".


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Last Minute discount

Enjoy the wonderful French spring season. We still have some weeks available. Book now your last minute Barge Cruise. For any 7 days full board cruise from April 29th up to May 26th you now only pay 5000 Euro for two, all-inclusive. Half-board will be 4600 Euro. Contact us or one of our agents for further details. Subject to availability.