Belmond Fleur de Lys barge

The 6-passenger Fleur de Lys barge was built in 1941 in Belgium as a freight (cargo) vessel. Shortly afterward, during World War II (1939–1945), the ship was commandeered by the German army. Preserved with care, she was converted into a passenger riverboat in 1986. Her furnishings and equipment include items sourced from 22 different countries. Fleur de Lys cruises between Escommes and Dijon along the Canal de Bourgogne in Burgundy.

Like her fleet mates, Belmond Fleur de Lys offers all-inclusive barge cruise packages. Fares include all meals, soft drinks, wines, beer, spirits, liqueurs, bottled water, as well as all guided shore excursions and tours. A VW minibus follows the barge along her route and is available for passenger transportation during scheduled daily excursions.

The ship has only three cabins, each featuring a dressing room, four-poster bed, and a tiled en-suite bathroom with either a bath/shower combination or a larger shower. On the sun deck, there is a small heated swimming pool and loungers. The barge also carries six complimentary bicycles for guest use along the itinerary route.

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