Hello. I’m guessing there are not any half or one day cruises down a river in France, in particular looking at the burgundy region. I have not found anything but I thought maybe I’m not searching well enough. Interested to ask further just in case I missed something. Look forward to any response if you have knowledge of half or one day cruises. Thank you so much!
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Normandie
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Generally, piloted cruises are available by the week. You can rent a self-piloted vessel that doesn't require a permit from several vendors. Again, this is generally by the week but I've seen some by the day. I don't recall seeing any for the half day. Occasionally, you can pay extra for a pilot or "skipper," but generally they're for the renter to pilot. These typically go along canals and locks in various locations -- these are old canals built for transport of industrial and agricultural goods but are now used for pleasure boats.
A couple of places to start would be Les Canalous, which has several locations in Bourgogne, and Nautal.
Keep in mind that a barge is a peniche and a small barge is a penichette.
Edited to add this link for Bateau Bresse that appears to offer some shorter cruises on the Saône River usually with meals.