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Check out the following companies.
There are hundreds
of pages of information about canal boat rental on this site. We offer
without doubt the most complete choice of boats
on the web. | |
 Crown Blue Line , is now part of the "Le Boat" group and is one of the most well established rental boat companies with over 40 years of boating in France. You will find boats in France but also in Holland, England, Belgium, Germany , Italy and Scotland. See the current SPECIAL OFFERS |
 Locaboat - For over 30 years now Locaboat have been designing, building and constantly upgrading their famous fleet of Pénichettes. There are now over 400 boats for hire at bases all over France with other bases in Ireland, Germany, Italy and Holland. |
 Rive de France has boats in 3 areas of France. This is one of the oldest rental companies on the canals with well maintained and comfortable boats. One way trips are possible. |
 Connoisseur has one of the largest and most modern fleets. They are also part of the new "Le Boat" group. They have an excellent range of boats with departure bases throughout France and also in England, Belgium, Italy and Germany. See the current SPECIAL OFFERS |
 France Passion Plaisance is a group of different medium to small sized companies offering a wide range of boats at very competitive prices in France, Belgium and Spain. SPECIAL OFFERS |
 Camargue Plaisance have two bases available in the Midi and the Camargue regions of France. One way one week trips are available. |
Emerald Star is the
specialist
company for your trip to Ireland. They are part of the "Le Boat" group. All boats previously booked with
Connoisseur
and Crown Blue Line are now in the Emerald Star fleet. |
Minervois Steel Boats has been based on the Canal du Midi for the last ten years, and has remained the only hire fleet in southern France specialising in all-steel British canal boats, both narrow- and wide-beam. |
 Anjou Navigation is one of the largest companies in the west of France with 38 boats, essentially Nicols, at two bases near to Angers. |
| A boating holiday is like no other. It
takes you
to, and also far from, the popular tourist haunts deep into the
countryside.
As soon as you have cast off the boat is yours to take where you wish (as long as you bring it back of course). You will set out into a much slower world where local people still take the time to smile and chat. |
You will undoubtedly plan your days ahead,
but
be prepared to adapt your day to new discoveries. Try not to be in a
hurry
and allow plenty of time for the unexpected.
We can tell you of the local tourist attractions, but we are sure that you will make your own discoveries and memories - a bunch of wildflowers picked for the breakfast table - fresh produce from the local market - a picnic in the shade of an oak tree - a chat with other boaters and locals - fresh bread and croissants - kingfishers and herons.............. |
| There is motion but never any motion
sickness.
The movement of the boat is not at all disturbing - you can read, cook,
eat, take a shower, write, take a nap or whatever, while the boat is
travelling
along. Every window frames the countryside as it slowly passes by.
You will board your boat in the afternoon on your departure day. The base manager or an assistant will go over the boat with you and explain how everything works. After a trial run to learn how to handle the boat, you are ready to set off on your adventure. |
The boats are comfortable - with hot
water, showers,
toilets, heating, fully equipped galley, bedding including sheets,
*towels
and duvets. You need only supply your food. Bicycles can be hired from the base. Each region is different - with its own personality, its own history, its own climate and a special atmosphere reflected more intensely by the waterways. Come and discover them in a self drive boat. |
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