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LOCABOAT HOLIDAYS 2009
So many reasons to hire a Penichette!

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France , Holland , Italy , Ireland , Germany & Poland

Where to cruise in France Select a Penichette 2009 Tariff Terms & Conditions
Life aboard a canal boat in France
Under Way on board a penichette Driving your boat is straightforward and enjoyable once you've received some simple guidance at our Locaboat base. You'll soon get used to going through canal locks and will enjoy driving your penichette.. Detailed navigation guides show where you can moor, shop, get fresh water or go sightseeing. Scenic countryside and charming villages along the canal are garanteed.
	Comfort on board your penichette Everything is planned for your comfort. Penichettes are spacious, equipped with showers and running hot and cold water. There's storage space to satisfy the most demanding. It's easy to fill water tanks every day at locks and villages. Sheets and bedding are provided.
Things to do while during a canal cruise You like the spot? Just moor.. You can go for a walk or a bicycle ride, visit a church or a chateau, dive in or choose to fish. At the Locaboat base we will tell you how to get a fishing permit and what sort of fish you might catch along canals and rivers.
	Going through locks in France There are many different types of locks on French canals. How they work is explained in the Locaboat manual sent with your voucher. More information is provided when you arrive at the Locaboat base. Going through locks is a major highlight of your cruise. It' fun and very entertaining. You will have the opportunity to chat with the lock-keeper and often to buy fresh vegetables from his garden .You will enjoy the very different views during 'change of level.
Relaxation on deck aboard your own canal boat The deck is one of the most acclaimed features of the Pénichette. Spacious, flat and right under the captain's eye, it can be used to read, , sunbath or set a picnic table. Moving around the boat is easy and safe. Indoors, the saloon is the place for board games, family discussions or intimate dinners.
	Hiring Bicycles during your cruise in France Bicycles are the ideal complement to your cruise. Paths along canals provide perfect bicycle tracks. You should reserve them at time of bookingl. You will pay at the Locaboat base when you get there..
Gastronomy on board a canal boat in France On a Pénichette you should look for local specialities - home grown vegetables and regional dishes. Shop in markets and cook on board in your fully-equipped galley or select onee of the many restaurants along your route. A list of recommended restaurants is on board.
	Meals on board a canal boat in France On board you'll find everything you need for cooking. Choose to prepare your meal in the middle of nowhere or at the dock. french villages are never far away, and you can ride bikes to fetch fresh bread or warm croissants for breakfast. Enjoy your cruise in France!
Where to cruise in France Select a Penichette 2009 Tariff Terms & Conditions

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