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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
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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 A$ 1360 per week for two persons.2009
Earlybird Offer |
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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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
Information
& Booking
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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.
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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),
Canal
& Company 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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Marjorie
II
Holland
tulip cruises - Impressionist cruises
Burgundy & Special
Golf cruises |
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Luciole
Scenic
escape in Burgundy
a glass of Chablis in hand
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