Escape to the sunny canals of Burgundy France aboard your very own private charter péniche.

Your Private Charter Péniche

The Randle is designed in the style of a classic cruising boat of the 1930’s, built of steel, hardwood & brass, with stone surfaces throughout, complete with air-conditioning for very comfortable summer cruising.

The cosy master cabin aboard the Randle

With 360° views  from the deck house and helm, enjoy the countryside as it drifts by, whatever the weather. Shady and comfortable in the Summer, cosy and warm in the Autumn.

The Randle’s Deck House

When you charter the Randle you also have the luxury of a crew of three, the Captain and owner, the gourmet Chef, and the tour guide and matelot, this happy band of crewmates are your personal servants for the duration your cruise. Because it is your barge for your cruise you set the pace, and the cuisine, we are able to cater for all dietary requirements, please follow the link to Fine Dining aboard the Randle to find out more.

Chauffeur service included,

Everything is taken care of from the moment of your pickup at your Parisian hotel, all you have to do is sit back and enjoy the fine wine, cuisine, and the beautiful countryside as it drifts by.

Burgundy Countryside, France.

All our cruises are curated to include cultural excursions to world heritage sites, vineyards, châteaux, art galleries, historic sites and other places of interest. From Palaeolithic & Roman era, to modern day, tailor your cruise how you wish, to do as much or as little as you desire.

Palaeolithic Cave Paintings

Vezelay Abbey

You are also able to take part in as many shore-based activities as you wish, including cycling, balloon rides and trekking.

Vineyard Tours.

We wish everybody a very warm welcome to Burgundy in 2022.

Escape to the sunny canals of Burgundy, Spring is in the air and France is open for business, contact us now and plan your voyage on the idyllic inland waterways of Burgundy www.edgecharter.com

Tim Harrold is owner and captain of the Randle, a beautiful and classically styled river boat fitted with two en-suite cabins and all the modern facilities to travel in comfort. Tim offers private barge tours on the picturesque Burgundy Canal du Nivernais and river Yonne. A luxury cruise with Tim and his crew includes gourmet cuisine, fine wine, and guided tours by private car to vineyards and chateaux. Learn more about Edge Charter and barge trips on the Randle along Burgundy's canals and rivers here. Slow Travel Tours is an affiliation of small-group tour operators who offer personalized trips in Italy, France and other European countries.