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A restaurant with a view of a bridge and river, featuring a variety of pastries and breakfast items on display.

1. Off Paris Seine

13th Arrondissement

James

HK$1,722 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

2. A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat

Port Guillaume

Thibaut S.

HK$1,131 total

includes taxes & fees

7 Sept - 8 Sept

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

Nevers

françoise c.

HK$1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

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

Niderviller

David

HK$823 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

A houseboat with a covered deck, windows, and a flag.

5. Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!

Luneau

"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...

Jean-Marie

HK$1,130 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A marina with multiple boats docked, featuring masts and rigging.

6. "Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran

L'Épine

Nicole L.

A modern shower with a rain showerhead and a handheld showerhead, a control panel with multiple knobs, and two soap dispensers.

7. Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center

Nouvelle Ville

Sonja D.

HK$1,074 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A deck with a table and chairs, a grill, and a covered area with a view of a canal and swans.

8. Marché de Noël en Alsace

Eckwersheim

David B.

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

9. Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois

Saint-Omer

Christine R.

HK$4,188 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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

10. Catamaran EDEN

Hyères

"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 :)"

Pierre-Alexandre

HK$3,623 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A large industrial building with a flat roof, multiple windows, and a red and grey facade.

11. Suite "art-déco"

Quartier du Lac

laurent m.

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

Quartier du Lac

Laurent

A modern floating home with a wooden deck, a staircase leading to a glass door, and a view of the water.

13. Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours

Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière

HK$3,207 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Sept - 3 Sept

14. Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont

Éclaron-Braucourt-Sainte-Livière

Ghislaine F.

HK$3,725 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

A marina with boats docked, a grassy deck area, and buildings in the background.

15. SLEEPING ON THE WATER

Le Port

Jacky B.

HK$753 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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

Lyon City Centre

Fabienne C.

HK$1,294 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A compact room with a bed, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, a radiator, a wooden headboard, and a window with curtains.

17. Péniche Marie-lou

Thourotte

James B.

HK$884 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Sept - 4 Sept

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

Pointe Croisette

Jack C.

HK$4,726 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A balcony with two blue lounge chairs and a small wooden stool, overlooking a river with a historic castle and church in the background.

19. UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

Saumur

Sophie E.

A modern balcony with wooden flooring, a seating area with chairs and a table, and a view of boats and greenery.

20. A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina

Guidel

Peter s.

HK$1,754 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

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ibis Paris CDG Airport

8/10 Good

"Very simple to walk to from the airport/train station!"

Novotel Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

10/10 Excellent

"Novotel Hotel Paris Centre was conveniently located a 20 minute walk to Eiffel Tower and to the mall. The hotel property and room was clean. The staff was very helpful. The property had 2 wonderful restaurants. A clean gym and swimming pool. Definitely a great experience. We would definitely stay there again."

Aparthotel Adagio Paris Centre Tour Eiffel

10/10 Excellent

"Perfecto para familias, son como pequeños piso ( apartamentos) muy cómodos, bastante espacio. Para una familia de 4, cama y sofá Cana muy cómodos. Cocina equipada y lo mejor son las vistas, la tenía parcial hacia la torre, pero igual de cualquier lado tienes vista hacia todo paris. Hermoso. Muy cerca de la torre y lugar muy seguro. Recoemndado"

Pullman Paris Montparnasse Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Our "family" room was a good size (3 people for this trip, but could fit 4). The bedding and pillows were very comfortable. The bathroom is unusual in that it has two entries, one of which is a curtain that is semi-transparent and faces the glass shower... The glass shower also has one side partially open, so you'll need to stand right in the corner to avoid soaking the floor. The room fridge included bottled water, 2 sparkling and 2 regular, in large glass bottles! We filled our reusable water bottles with the regular water and ice from the ice machine on our floor for day trips and enjoyed the sparkling water in room at the end of a long day. The hotel was located just a 5 minute walk from Gare Monparnasse, shops and restaurants, making it easy to get around Paris. The staff were all helpful and front desk was also accessible via WhatsApp! We were able to store our luggage securely when we arrived earlier than expected. I liked how we could tap our room keys on the elevator controls to automatically and easily get one of many elevators straight to our floor. One downside: we didn't try the Umami breakfast buffet, but had planned to visit the "Grab + Go" counter to pick something up before a couple of early morning departures for a timed entry. Unfortunately they failed to open at 7am that Saturday as posted in their hours, and after waiting 20 minutes we had to scramble to go elsewhere to find breakfast before heading to our destination. Overall an excellent stay!"

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Number of reviews	125
Accommodation	405 Houseboats
Lowest Price	HK$753
Highest Price	HK$4,726

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How much do houseboats in France cost?

Prices for houseboats in France range between HK$753 and HK$4,726 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 405 houseboats in France. Whether you're travelling 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 holidaying in Nice, Villa Ephrussi, Promenade des Anglais and Place Massena should be on your itinerary.

Houseboats in France

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Top Cities in France

Paris

Fontainebleau

Our top choices for France houseboats

1. Off Paris Seine

2. A dreamy night aboard Alibis, a charming 8-meter sailboat

3. IRIS BATEAU DOUILLET

4. Apartments and Boats at Niderviller Harbor by Kuhnle-Tours

5. Calm overnight aboard the JAVA boat, 30 minutes from PAL, disconnection guaranteed!

6. "Falbala Experience liveaboard catamaran

7. Independent apartment on barge with terrace near the city center

8. Marché de Noël en Alsace

9. Gîte de groupe sur l'eau - Barge in Saint-Omer at the gateway to the Marais Audomarois

10. Catamaran EDEN

11. Suite "art-déco"

12. La Petite Annick

13. Panoramic electric boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a license. Nemours

14. Electric panoramic boat, sail on the Lac du Der without a permit Giffaumont

15. SLEEPING ON THE WATER

16. ATYPICAL COMFORT ROOM ON A BARGE ON THE RIVER SAONE

17. Péniche Marie-lou

18. Yacht 17M Cannes Croisette Port Canto, 3 Bedrooms, air conditioning, tv

19. UNUSUAL GORGEOUS TRADITIONAL BOAT FACING THE CHATEAU DE SAUMUR

20. A lodge boat at Guidel-Plages marina

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