Luxury Food & Wine Cruises in France
Discover a more intimate way to explore France through food, wine, and hospitality aboard Grand Victoria. Our owner-operated luxury hotel barge offers all-inclusive journeys shaped by gourmet dining, thoughtfully selected wines, and immersive local experiences. From elegant onboard meals to memorable tastings ashore, each cruise is designed for guests who value exceptional cuisine, personal hosting, and the relaxed luxury of private travel in France.
Our Dining Philosophy
The dining room sets the stage for our signature degustation experience, where casual elegance and warmth come together over the artistic culinary preparations of our private chef.
Our cuisine is an ode to the changing seasons, inspired by France's finest produce. Our Chef will take you on a culinary journey.The food must be outstanding to compete with the wine! Vegan and gluten-free options are available as well. Our chef takes time to teach tricks of the trade with food demonstrations in our kitchen. Join him with a glass of wine and sample the arts of his craft.
Above all, we want you to feel at home on the Grand Victoria. You may be as social or as private as you wish. We have no dress codes. Allow us to design a culinary experience with your personal preferences in mind by sharing your dietary restrictions in advance.
Extraordinary Culinary Experiences
The dining room sets the stage for our signature degustation experience, where casual elegance and warmth come together over the artistic culinary preparations of our private chef.
Our location in Burgundy lets us source ingredients at the peak of their flavor. Butter and cheese from local sources. Beef, chicken, and pork from local butchers. Herbs, vegetables, and fruits that flourish in the French countryside. The resulting dishes sing with the flavors of the season — elevated by the creativity and technique of our chef’s culinary experiences. Experience these culinary delights on a Burgundy Barge Tour, where each meal is a celebration of the region's finest offerings.Our innovative menu infuses the simplicity of classic French cuisine with a modern twist and fresh ingredients. Our chef has created a menu that uses ingredients sourced from the local markets and bakeries, which is a good indication of the thought put into our gourmet meals. This emphasis on fresh and local ingredients imparts bold flavors into our dishes.
France is internationally recognized for its gastronomy and way of life. The French gastronomic meal is part of a cultural history, which you’ll experience on board the Grand Victoria. Enjoy the French traditions of eating and drinking well as we share our extensive Premier and Grand Cru wine selection with our guests. Burgundy wines are for those who appreciate the good life.
It's all about the wine
During our tours in France, we focus on great flavors and experiences featuring each meal with pairings of fine French wine. Our sommelier expertly pairs our menu with a Burgundy Chardonnay or Pinot Noir to enhance each course. Tasting a fine Burgundy wine is an aromatic experience. Wine tasting is a wonderful way to learn about the diversity of Burgundy wines and uncover the notes to your favorite appellation.In France, wine is the perfect companion of gastronomy. It highlights the dishes and awakens the taste buds. There are vineyards everywhere in Burgundy. Our food and wines on board the Grand Victoria are a central pillar of what it means to be French. The Burgundy wines are simple complex elegant fine wines. Our aim is to help our guests enjoy burgundy wine. A good wine needs time to develop naturally. Our sommelier chooses each wine paired with our meals by working with our private chef to ensure a fine dining experience is a special and unique moment on board in which even a small desire is fulfilled; it’s any circumstance that allows you to enjoy delicate food in harmony with your senses. The food has to be outstanding to compete with the Burgundy wine!
We can’t wait to see you!
Breakfast
Freshly baked croissants with French jam made in Burgundy. Perfectly ripe fresh fruit. Fluffy omelets. Pancakes. French Toast. How you start your day is up to you. But return guests always clamor for the lemon ricotta pancakes with fresh French strawberries and lemon curd.
Lunch
Lunch on the Grand Victoria takes many forms. All the cheese and charcuterie, which each deserve a list of their own. Salad Nicoise with fresh tuna accompanied with tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, onions, black olives, and a few greens that vary depending on the season. Explore French cheeses, French baguette, green salads and house-baked desserts.
Evening Cocktails
Champagne and canapés beside the bar. Martinis on your private deck. A tasting of French cheeses or canapés. Happy hour is happiest when you share it with friends. We see cocktails in your future with top shelf liquor. You’re cordially invited to an evening of cocktails and conversation.
Dinner
With wallpapered walls and candle-lit table, the main Dining Room exudes an informal elegance. The Grand Victoria provides a cordial, laid-back ambience for three course gourmet meals. The resulting dishes sing with the flavors of the season — elevated by the creativity and technique of our chef’s culinary experiences.
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