Hotel Barge Rosa
Luxury barge cruises in France
Rosa is an old Dutch Clipper barge, cruising the Gascony Bordeaux in Southwest France. Come on board and we will make your cruise an unforgettable and unique experience, a true luxury barge vacation. Rosa offers comfortable en suite accommodation for up to 8 passengers.
Our cruises
Gascony Cruise
spring & summer
Bordeaux Cruise
summer & autumn
Wine Cruise
summer & autumn
Golf Cruise
spring, summer & autumn
Family Cruise
spring, summer & autumn
Visit the barge
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Our cruise route
Rosa’s cruise route is the Canal de Garonne between Bordeaux and Toulouse in Southwest France, featuring the best that Gascony has to offer. Visit historic fortified bastides, stunning countryside views, village markets, learn more about our rural culture.
- The amazing inclined water plane at Montech
- The 1000-foot aqueduct over the Tarn River at Moissac
Excursions
Your tour guide will take you on daily excursions, to visit the attractions that define the area, a chance to envelop yourself in the art, history and culture of the region. The tour guide’s expertise is only matched by that of your master chef who, with his extraordinary meals, will help you explore the gastronomy, wine and other products typical of our region.
Food and wine
Rosa’s itineraries include tastings of foie gras, local fine wines and Armagnac, together with guided tours of the places where they are produced. Of course, as our cruises are near Bordeaux wine country, there will be plenty of opportunity to sample a part of France where good food & wine is a way of life.
About the Canal de Garonne
The Canal latéral à la Garonne is a canal dating from the mid-19th century in south-west France. It connects Toulouse to Castets-en-Dorthe. The remainder of the route to Bordeaux uses the Garonne River.
The canal is 193 km long, has 53 locks and the maximum height above sea level is 128 m (420 ft). The construction began in 1838 and was completed in 1856.
Rosa was featured on BBC TV with celebrity chef Rick Stein