Pénichettes - the barges fleet

The best self-drive barges for a European waterways holiday

We offer the full range of Pénichettes®. They are based on the traditional French barge, or Péniche, and their unique design gives superb visibility with light and airy living spaces.

The Flying Bridge Pénichettes are the newest boats in the 15-model range. These provide inside and outside steering positions with mostly en-suite cabins. The R class Pénichettes are refurbished Classic boats with more recent equipment, eco-friendly and more efficient. They also have a radio/CD player and a bicycle rack.

Across Europe there are now over 400 Pénichettes. Whether for couples, families or groups of friends there is always a Pénichette to suit your requirements. Check out the three styles from the details below. Pénichettes are based at GREEN bases on maps.

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Flying Bridge Pénichettes

Aft Deck Pénichettes

Classic Pénichettes

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Flying Bridge Penichettes

These are the very latest designs, exceptionally luxurious and well-equipped, with dual inside and outside steering positions.


Flying Bridge 1020	Flying Bridge 1160	Flying Bridge 1165	Flying Bridge 1180
Ideal for 4 people. Special rates for 2. Superb boat with excellent space. Take a Virtual Tour	Sleeps 6 people in 3 cabins with 1 double and 4 singles. Bow thruster. Take a Virtual Tour	Ideal for 2 couples and 2 singles with three cabins plus saloon. Bow thruster.	Flexible space to sleep 1 couple and 4 singles up to 3 couples in 3 cabins. Bow thruster.

Flying Bridge 1400	Flying Bridge 1500		Classic 1106 Flying Bridge
Maximum comfort for 8 people. Bow thruster. Take a Virtual Tour	Maximum comfort for 8 people. Bow thruster. Take a Virtual Tour		Older boat for 2-4 people with dual inside and outside steering positions

Aft Deck Penichettes

Elegant, modern and spacious, with an aft deck that lengthens the kitchen and living space and provides shade for outdoor eating.


Aft Deck 1120	Aft Deck 1120 R	Aft Deck 1260	Aft Deck 1260 R
Ideal for 2 couples. Take a Virtual Tour	Luxurious and well-equipped	Advised for 6 people, with optional family berths.	Model entirely refurbished both inside and outside. New or very recent equipment.


Aft Deck 1500 R
Model entirely refurbished both inside and outside. New or very recent equipment.

Classic Penichettes

These classic Pénichettes have become famous due to their resemblance to the 'Péniche' or working barge. Kitchen and sitting area at the rear of the boat is separated from the sleeping areas at the front.


Classic 935	Classic 935R	Classic 1107	Classic 1107 R
Central steering with large glass area. Ideal for a couple or for a couple with 1 child.	Model entirely refurbished both inside and outside New or very recent equipment. Take a Virtual Tour	Central steering with large glass area. Ideal for a family or 4 people.	Model entirely refurbished both inside and outside. New or very recent equipment.