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Canal
boats
&
Hotel Barging in France
Cuising
canals and rivers in France and in the old Europe is a delightful, peaceful
and unforgetable. Being a guest onboard a luxury barge or at the helm
of our Classic Penichette, you will always fall under the magic spell
of the unique river cruising atmosphere. No matter the size of the boat,
canal cruising is unique. Certainly the most relaxing holidays you can
think of.
Canal
boat or hotel barging ? Self-drive canal boat and hotel barging
are very different. Both may cruise on the same canals but life on
board is not the same:
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Hotel barging in France is a bit like a luxury hotel with
a Chef just for you onboard and all sightseeing activities pre-organised.
All our barges are fairly up-market with rate (fully inclusive)
starting from 1160 euros per person per week. |
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Self-drive
canal boats in France, Germany,
Holland, Ireland,Italy and now Poland, come in different size.
Much smaller than a canal barge. Self-drive canal boats can be
compared to floating self-contain apartments accommodating up
to 12 persons. Price starts from 770 euros per week for two persons. |
CANAL BOAT RENTAL
(self-drive)
We
represent 3 canal boats rental companies in France: Locaboat Holidays,
Cardinal Boating Holidays & Anjou Navigation
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Locaboat
Holidays
boat
rental has bases just about everywhere in France. Locaboat Holidays
boats are also available in Ireland, Italy, Holland, Germany
and Poland.
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Cardinal
Cruisers
Luxury EUROPA 400. 600 & ultimate 700 feature spacious saloon,
comprehensively equipped kitchen and luxurious double cabins
each with en-suite bathrooms
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Anjou
Navigation
is situated close to the Loire Valley, within 1 hour from Paris
by TGV. Sailing the river Sarthe is very easy to navigate. We
recommend this trip for beginners |
No
licence is required to pilot a canal boat in France. When you get
to the base, you will be given a personal lesson and you will learn
quickly how simple and enjoyable it is to drive a canal boat
There
are numerous bases to start from and each region has its own character.
No matter which route you take, all rivers are fun, with plenty
of villages and constant scenic countryside. In most cases, you
have the possibillity to choose between return and one-way trip
Going through locks with a canal boat is fun, even if the first
one is always a bit tense. Some locks are automatic, some are hand-operated,
others are run by a lock keepers. (Our favorites). Make sure to
have a little chat with them and don't hesitate to buy vegetables,
home jam, etc.. if they have some on display..
For more information
on canal boats, contact
us.
HOTEL BARGING
Your floating hotel cruises gently along,
while you relax, enjoy the fine wines and excellent French cuisine,
the company of fellow passengers - new friends, family, or old acquaintances.
Take a guided tour around the many castles, markets, battlefields
and ancient monuments, or go off exploring on your own. Whatever
you do, the dedicated and highly trained professional staff will
be there to look after you. Our
Captains ensure a safe and yet exciting passage along your chosen
route, our Chefs prepare a wide range of exquisite food to suit
every taste, our Tour guides are knowledgeable and enthusiastic,
and our stewards & stewardesses ensure that our high standards
are maintained throughout your cruise. Indulge yourself !
We are agents for the leading barging companies European
Waterways (also known as Go Barging) and several
privately owned barges.
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Esperance
Unique
boat of its kind!
Experience genuine refined French hospitality aboard this
Exclusive 5* trendy private barge, beautifully decorated.
For
2 couples.
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Lorraine
Burgundy
& Alsace
22 Passengers
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Luciole
Scenic
escape in Burgundy
a glass of Chablis in hand
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