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F RANCE | ITALY | GERMANY | NETHERL AN DS | B E LGI UM | I RE L AN D | E N GL AN D | S COT L AN D | C AN ADA

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HOW TO                                                                                                                     WELCOME
                                                                                   France, Burgundy: Franche Comté
PLAN YOUR                                                                                  (See page 28-29)
                                                                                                                           ON BOARD
LE BOAT                                                                                                                    The beautiful waterways of Europe and Canada offer a unique opportunity to

ADVENTURE                                                                                                                  experience enchanting destinations from a completely different perspective.
                                                                                                                           At Le Boat, we want to make this kind of vacation accessible to all which is why
                                                                                                                           we try harder than anyone to make it EASY! Our clear and concise region and
                                                                                                                           navigation guides, our thorough pre-departure briefings and our easy-to-drive
                                                                                                                           boats, all mean you can enjoy a ‘vacation afloat’ with complete confidence - no
    Our brochure makes planning an adventure with Le Boat easy,                                                            prior experience is needed!
    just follow these few simple steps:
                                                                                                                           And we continue to invest and modernise our fleet to make our vacations even
                                                                                                                           easier, with more new Horizon models arriving in 2020 including our five-cabin
                                                                                                                           Horizon 5 in Ireland. Plus, we’ve invested over €150K to refurbish our Mystique
          CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION                                                                                          and Royal Mystique boats from our Comfort Plus range.
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                                                                                                                           WHY CHOOSE
          Le Boat operates in 17 unique destinations across
          9 countries, so we know we have the perfect vacation
          destination for everyone!

           CHOOSE YOUR BOAT
                                                                                                                           LE BOAT?
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           Whether you are a large group of friends, a couple or a                                                                      YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
           family, our impeccably maintained fleet has a boat
           for every party-size and budget.                                                                                             We've been doing this for a long time, so you can rely on us to
                                                                                                                                        offer exceptional service and a wealth of helpful advice and
                                                                                                                                        knowledge to ensure you have the best time on the water!

                                                                                                                                        OUR BOATING EXPERTS
          CHOOSE YOUR EXTRAS
          p a g e 56-57                                                                                                                 Our enthusiastic staff are boating experts and will be on hand to
                                                                                                                                        help you every step of the way. With an unparalleled knowledge
          From bicycle rental to grocery packs our vacation extras                                                                      of boating vacation and often proficient in multiple languages,
          are the perfect accompaniments to any cruise.                                                                                 our staff can answer any questions you might have before,
                                                                                                                                        during or after your cruise.

                                                                                                                                                                                                               WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
                                                                                                                                       MARKET LEADERS

    VISIT OUR EASY-TO-USE WEBSITE                                                                                                      We're the No:1 provider of boating vacations on the beautiful rivers,
                                                                                                                                       lakes and canals of Europe and Canada. We have Europe's largest
                                                                                                                                       fleet of self-drive boats and the widest choice of fabulous boating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Great vacation - the boat was spotless and in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                great condition, the staff were very helpful and
www.leboat.com                                                                                                                         destinations to choose from! And we continue to grow!                        everything was explained very clearly.
    Our new website makes researching and booking your vacation a breeze. With a bolder and clean design and packed full                                                                                                   T Mawhinney (Feefo review)
    of images, videos and virtual tours, we’ve made it much easier for you to:
                                                                                                                                       HAVE IT YOUR WAY
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Definitely recommend and will go again.
      •    Find inspiration, ideas and recommendations.                                                                                Our boating vacations are whatever you want them to be... a full           A fantastic relaxing vacation for all ages -
      •    Research, locate information and find answers to your questions.                                                            on, action-packed adventure, or a slow-paced, relaxing chance to
                                                                                                                                       unwind. Whatever you choose - it's the perfect way to spend quality               8yrs to 78yrs on our boat!
      •    Search, filter and understand which boats are available, and where.                                                         time with family and friends! And with no previous experienced
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Clare Blackmore (Feefo review)
                                                                                                                                       necessary - our boating vacations can be enjoyed by anyone!
      •    Book your vacation and add optional extras.

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    Exclusive discounts and benefits
    if you travel with us again…                                              More opportunities to create
                                                                                                                                                                     A MOMENT
                                                                              those special ‘moments’                                                              of natural wonder
    Anyone who travels with Le Boat automatically becomes
    a member of our Captains’ Club and gains access to a range                Whether seeking ‘tried and trusted’ or ‘new and unexpected’
                                                                                                                                                 We moored in a particularly peaceful, countryside spot one
    of exclusive discounts and benefits.                                      the lure of the water draws back many boating ‘converts’ time      evening under the canopies of gigantic trees and sat on the
                                                                              and time again. And it’s no wonder… our choice of unique           top deck taking in the glory of nature as thousands of birds
                                                                                                                                                 flew and sang around us. We had a delicious barbecue on the
                                                                              destinations means each vacation can be completely different
    KEY BENEFITS                                                              from the last. But what makes our vacations so memorable is
                                                                                                                                                 top deck, before going to sleep to the gentle rhythms
                                                                                                                                                 of water. Absolutely magnificent!
                                                                              their ability to help boaters find those truly special ‘moments’   Franki - South Africa
    REPEATER DISCOUNT
                                                                              that make life worth living.
    $100 off your next cruise*

    10% OFF SECOND CRUISE IN SAME YEAR                                        We’ve asked our current Captains, as well as member of the
                                                                              Le Boat team, about a time when they’ve enjoyed a true                                 A MOMENT
    EARLY ACCESS TO SELECTED SPECIAL OFFERS                                   ‘moment’ on their boating vacation– a rare but special                                of simplicity
                                                                              experience that gave them goosebumps, made them utter ‘wow’
    PRIORITY ACCESS                                                                                                                              Arriving at a beautiful village, we secured the boat and rode
    be first to book on new destinations & boats                              or felt an immense feeling of calm, awe or happiness. We hope
                                                                                                                                                 our bikes into town. No carting luggage into a hotel, just
                                                                              they inspire you to go search for some ‘moments’ of your own.      so easy.We enjoyed the surroundings, shopped at the local
    RECOMMEND-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT                                                                                                                  market and came back to the boat to cook a meal and drink
    $100 for you and your friend                                                                                                                 delicious local wine on board. Totally stress and hassle-free!

                                                                                                                                                 John - UK
    If booking online, you will need a promotional code to activate your
    discount. Codes will be sent to eligible Captain’s via a Captain’s Club
    email or by contacting our sales teams. Please note: only one code may
    be used online. You must book via our call center to use more than one
    (i.e Repeater discount + second cruise discount). *Terms and conditions
    apply, please see website.
                                                                                                                                                                   A MOMENT
                                                                                                                                                                 of achivement

                                                                                                                                                 Once we'd sucessfully negotiated our first lock we realized it
                                                                                                                                                 was as easy everyone told me it would be. Suddenly we felt
                                                                                                                                                 like true Captains and the waterway was ours to explore.
                                                                                                                                                 It was a very liberating feeling.

                                                                                                                                                 Laurie - Canada

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NEW TO
    BOATING
    VACATIONS?
    No experience necessary,
    no license required!
    If you’ve never been on a boating vacation before,
    the concept is simple. We provide you with a boat,
    which will be your home and transport for the
    duration of your vacation. Pick it up from one of
    our many bases, situated along some of the most
    beautiful waterways in Europe and Canada, and
    the rest is entirely up to you. Go where you want;
    do as you please. The only requirement is that you
    return it back to the base on time.
                                                                                        GET A HEAD START

                                                                                 For boating ‘newbies’ – why not check out our helpful boat handling videos,
    IT’S EASY PEASY!                                                             safety advice and other online resources? Reviewing this before your
                                                                                 vacation can aid your understanding of what you are told during the
                                                                                 pre-departure briefing and will help you to become confident with the boat
    Not many of our new customers have driven a boat before. However,
                                                                                 and the waterway more quickly.
    they quickly realize how easy it is and soon become confident
    navigating the waterways. Our base teams will tell (and show) you
    everything you need to know and will accompany you for a short                                                                                                  PLAN YOUR TIME IN DETAIL OR TAKE EACH                                           CRUISE FOR AS LONG AND AS FAR AS YOU WANT
    distance, to make sure you are completely happy with the controls.       IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BOAT                                                           DAY AS IT COMES – WHATEVER SUITS!
    And the predeparture, arrival and on board information we provide has                                                                                                                                                                           In many of our boating regions, we have more than one base, which
    been thoughtfully put together to ensure you have relevant and helpful   Boating is a lot of fun and a most relaxing way of getting about. However, you will    There is a waterways map on board which makes it very clear                     means you can either return your boat to the same base you started
    information at hand exactly when you need it. We work hard to make       treasure the moments you leave your boat just as much. The waterways provide           where you can and can’t go. Other on-board information tells                    from, or you can cruise one-way between two bases. You can book
    sure you don’t have to!                                                  you with an ever-changing playground and somewhere new to explore, every day.          you approximately how long it will take you to travel from point                any duration from a three-night short break to a two-week vacation, or
                                                                                                                                                                    to point, where you can moor and what you can expect to find                    even longer. We won’t allow you to book a duration that doesn’t allow
                                                                                                                                                                    in each waterside town or village. Some people like to plan their               enough time to get to your destination base. We’ve provided helpful
                                                                                                                                                                    vacation itinerary in fine detail. Others enjoy waking up each                  cruising suggestions on our destination pages, to show you how long
                                                                                                                                                                    morning and chatting about what to do that day, around the                      it will take to cruise between bases. An average of three to four hours
                                                                                                                                                                    breakfast table.                                                                cruising a day is quite a nice pace.

                                                                                                                                                                    IT'S ALL ON BOARD                                                               LOCKS ARE EASY… AND GOOD FUN!
                                                                                                                                                                    All our boats have comfortable cabins; hot water, showers and toilets;          Going through locks is an enjoyable part of your vacation. It gives everyone
                                                                                                                                                                    dining tables and fully-equipped kitchens – everything you’ll need to be        on board the chance to get involved, no matter their age or experience.
                                                                                                                                                                    self-sufficient for the duration of your vacation. You can travel from place    You’ll quickly get the hang of them and enjoy the crew camaraderie and
                                                                                                                                                                    to place, without the need to keep unpacking and packing again! For more        the opportunity to chat with fellow boaters. The types of lock vary by
                                                                                                                                                                    about our boats, see pages 40 - 55.                                             region, whether manually-operated or electric; automatic or manned by a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    lock keeper.

                                                                                                                                                                             SEE OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARIES ONLINE

                                                                                                                                                                   Although our vacations offer the freedom to go where you please and stop
                                                                                                                                                                   when you want, we understand that sometimes it’s just easier to have a plan
                                                                                                                                                                   – and even better if that plan is already made for you. So we’ve put together
                                                                                                                                                                   a ranges of suggested itineraries for each of our cruising regions to help you
                                                                                                                                                                   decide which route is best for you and to show you what your vacation might
                                                                                                                                                                   look like once you’re there. Remember though – they are just suggestions.
                                                                                                                                                                   Although your start and end base are fixed once booked – what you do in
6                                                                                                                                                                  between can be flexed and changed as you go along.                                                                                                              7
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OUR CRUISING
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              REGIONS
                                                                                                                                                  Inverness
                                                                                                                                                Caledonian
                              CANADA                                                                                            Laggan

                                                                                                                                 Fort William
                                                                                                                                                Canal

                                                       Montreal

                                         Ottawa
                                                                                                                                     Glasgow Edinburgh
                                        Smiths Falls
                                                                                                                                      SCOTL AND
                                               Rideau Canal
                              Toronto        Seeley's Bay                                                             Belfast
                                        Kingston
                                                                                                      Carrick-on
                                                                                                       -Shannon
                                                                                                                   Shannon
                                                                                                                   & Erne                                                                                                                                                                Schwerin
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      NETHERLANDS                                                                        Jabel
                                                                                                                       Dublin                                                                                                                                                                                Mecklenburg
                                                                                                         Portumna
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Groningen                           Marina
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Wolfsbruch
                                          Ottawa Locks, Canada
                                                           New York                                  IRELAND                                                                                                          Hindeloopen
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Friesland
                                                                                                                                                    ENGLAND                                                                                                                          Brandenburg             Berlin
                                                                                                                                                    Birmingham                                                        Amsterdam
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Potsdam
                                                                                                                                                                    Benson                                                              Vinkeveen
                                                                                                                                                 Thames           & Chertsey                                              Holland
                                                                                                                                                         Oxford
                                          Washington D.C                                                                                                                                               Nieuwpoort                                                         GERMANY
                                                                                                                                                                         London
                                                                                                                                                                                   Dover
                                                                                                                                                      Southampton                                    Dunkirk
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Bruges   Flanders
                                                                                                                                                                                                  Calais                      Brussels
                                                                                                                                                                                                             Lille
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BELGIUM                                    Frankfurt
                                                                                                                                                              Cherbourg
                                                                                                                                                                                       Le Havre                                                          Trier

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Paris
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Metz
                                                                                                                                                      St.Malo
                                                                                                                                                 Dinan                                                                                             Hesse
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Stuttgart
    Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Lot                                                                                                                                        Rennes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Alsace                Strasbourg                      Munich
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Migennes                                       Boofzheim
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Fontenoy-
                                                                                                                                                                  Messac                            Chatillon-                 le-chateau
                                                                                                                                                                                                    sur-Loire Auxerre
                                                                                                                                         Brittany                                                                                   Dijon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Basel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Tannay
                                                                                                                                                      Nantes
                                                                                                                                                                                  Burgundy:                          Nevers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            St.Jean-de-losne
                                                                                                                                                                                  Loire & Nivernais
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Branges
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Decize
                                                                                                                                                      la Rochelle                 Charente                                Burgundy: Geneva                                                               Precenicco       Friuli
                                                                                                                                                                          Jarnac                                          Franche Comté                                                        Treviso                        Trieste
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lyon
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Casale
                                                                                                                                                                                   Angoulême
                                                                                                                                                                      Cognac                           FRANCE                                                                Milan              Venice           Venice

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         I TA LY
                                                                                Windmill at Zaanse                                                            Bordeaux
                                                                                                                                                                            Bergerac

                                                                               Schans, Netherlands                                                                                          Douelle
                                                                                                                                                                                                           Lot
                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Nîmes       Avignon
                                                                                                                                                    Le-Mas-d'Agenais

                                                                      Venice                                                                              Aquitaine                          Castelsarrasin                                                  Nice
                                                                                                                                                                                   Toulouse            Homps          Montpellier
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    St-Gilles
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         MAP KEY
                                                                                                                                                                              Castelnaudary                                                 Marseille
                                                                                                                                                                                         Trebes             Béziers       Port
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          CassafieresCamargue
                                                                                                                                                                                          Carcassonne                                                                                                    Le Boat bases
    Vineyard on the Midi                                                                                                                                                                                    Narbonne
                                                                                                                                                                          Canal du Midi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cities

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cities with airports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Cruising regions

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STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION

                                                                                                                                                                    p14-17         Canada                                                                                         p30-31          Italy
     p18-19       Canal du Midi                            p20       Camargue                                 p21       Aquitaine                                   Bookended by vibrant Ottawa and bustling Kingston, both teeming with culture, the Rideau Canal                Venice and its surrounding islands will enchant
     The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage            The Camargue hosts many fabulous beach             Aquitaine in south-west France provides both          connects a series of wide open lakes, home to endless outdoor pursuits and watersports. The many              you with opulent architecture, vibrant culture
     Site, is a wonderful journey through the sun-         resorts, ancient ports, fishing villages and       cultural and culinary delights with ancient hilltop   quirky towns and villages along the way each harbor individual appeal, a wealth of boutique shopping          and spectacular vistas. By contrast, the rural
     drenched vineyards and pretty villages of             historic towns. It also is a wildlife haven and    villages and colorful markets specialising in         opportunities and a big hearty welcome.                                                                       charm of the Friuli region will surprise and
     the Languedoc - France’s most prolific wine           is one of the few nesting sites for graceful       French delicacies such as truffles.                   Especially great for:                                                                                         delight.
     producing region.                                     flamingos in all of France.                                                                                                                                                                                            Especially great for:
     Especially great for:                                 Especially great for:                              Especially great for:
                                                                                                                                                                             Big lakes & watersports                  Big city art and culture                                             Big city art and culture
             Wine-tasting                                          Beaches and seaside fun                            Wine-tasting
                                                                                                                                                                             Hiking and walking trails                Fishing                                                              Beaches and seaside fun
             Castles and Cathar history                            Amazing wildlife                                   Cycling
                                                                                                                                                                             Breathtaking scenery                     Mountain biking                                                      Golf
             Cycling                                               Delicious seafood                                  Glorious gastronomy

     p22       Lot                                         p23       Charente                                 p24       Brittany                                    p32-33         Germany                                  p34-35         Netherlands                            p36        Belgium
     Discover majestic scenery, wide valleys and           Supposedly the ‘loveliest river in France’,        Full of Celtic charm and fairy-tale castles, unique   With dramatic lakeside castles, historic                The rivers and lakes of Holland and Friesland         Historical monuments, gothic facades,
     steep gorges; spectacular limestone cliffs and        the crystal clear waters of the Charente are       Breton culture and traditions come to life in this    cities, modern café culture, protected nature           will provide glimpses of beautiful windmills,         ancient towns, famous Belgian chocolate and
     cascading waterfalls; a nature-lovers dream,          perfect for swimming in. Pass fields of vibrant    picturesque cruising region, with many pretty         reserves and crystal clear lakes, this stunning         waterside villages, vast lakes and colorful fields.   pretty humpback bridges make Belgium an
     popular for wildlife-spotting, kayaking and           sunflowers, ancient Roman sites and cognac         villages and lively towns to explore.                 region is a haven for watersports enthusiasts           And don’t miss a day trip to vibrant Amsterdam.       enchanting destination with a vast tapestry of
     canoeing.                                             distilleries.                                                                                            and nature lovers.                                                                                            charms.

     Especially great for:                                 Especially great for:                              Especially great for:                                 Especially great for:                                   Especially great for:                                 Especially great for:

             Swimming and fun in the river                         Swimming and fun in the river                      Fairytale castles                                      Big lakes and watersports                              Big lakes and watersports                              Beaches and seaside fun

             Fishing                                               Fishing                                            Delicious seafood                                      Waterside castles and palaces                          Cycling                                                Historic monuments and war memorials

             Breathtaking scenery                                  Historical monuments                               Lively cities and culture                              Big city art and culture                               Big city art and culture                               Belgian beer

     p25       Alsace                                      p26-27         Burgundy: Loire & Nivernais         p28-29         Burgundy: Franche Comté                p37       Ireland                                       p38       England                                     p39       Scotland
                                                                                                                                                                    Discover castle ruins and Celtic monuments,             The River Thames provides a magical                   Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and legend,
     Alsace, neighbored by Germany, has a                  The Nivernais Canal is reputed to be one of        As well as fine wines and gourmet cuisine,
                                                                                                                                                                    surrounded by verdant green countryside.                combination of lush green countryside, historic       such as the tale of the Loch Ness monster,
     distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb        France’s prettiest and the Loire provides gentle   the landscapes of this region are rich with
                                                                                                                                                                    Go fishing, play a round of golf or just relax          castles, royal palaces & gardens and countless        this breathtaking region has the majestic
     cruising to suit all tastes; nature-lovers, history   cruising with few locks. Both offer spectacular    the natural beauty of pine forests,
                                                                                                                                                                    while experiencing the genuine warmth and               attractions to keep the most restless of              mountains of the Scottish Highlands for a
     buffs and city explorers. Alsace has it all!          views, hilltop vineyards and charming towns        mountain scenery, rolling pastures and
                                                                                                                                                                    hospitality of the Irish.                               travelers entertained.                                backdrop – stunning!
                                                           and villages.                                      meadows of flowers.

                                                                                                                                                                    Especially great for:                                  Especially great for:                                  Especially great for:
     Especially great for:                                 Especially great for:                              Especially great for:
                                                                                                                                                                            Golf                                                    Castles, palaces and stately homes                    Fishing
             Famous white wines                                    Wine-tasting                                       Wine-tasting
                                                                                                                                                                            Fishing                                                 Theme parks and family attractions                    Breathtaking scenery
             Cosmopolitan cities                                   Cathedrals                                         Swimming and fun in the river
                                                                                                                                                                            Lively villages and a warm welcome                      Big city art and culture                              Outdoor pursuits
             Breathtaking scenery                                  Cycling                                            Glorious gastronomy

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NEED
     INSPIRATION?
     If you need a little help picking your perfect Le Boat destination,
     why not take a look at some of our suggestions, ideal for the following
     groups of people and interests.

                                                                                    HISTORY AND HERITAGE
                                                                                    The Cathar castles of the Canal du Midi (p18-19), including the impressive walled city
                                                                                    at Carcassonne, will enthral history buffs, while Celtic Brittany (p24) has its fair share
                                                                                    of enchanting chateaux to visit. Or explore royal Windsor Castle and Hampton Court
                                                                                    Palace on the historic Thames (p38).

                                                                                    SCENERY AND COUNTRYSIDE
                                                                                    The waterways meander past glorious countryside in whichever destination you
                                                                                    choose. However, the rugged highlands of Scotland (p39) are particularly stunning;
                                                                                    the perfect escape from it all. Alternatively, get away to the peaceful Nivernais and
                                                                                    Loire (p26-27) with pretty cobbled French villages, vineyards, forests and countryside.
                                                                                    Or the vast lakes and leafy forests of the Rideau Canal in Canada (p14-17) will take your
                                                                                    breath away.

                                                                                                                                                                       GLORIOUS GASTRONOMY
                                                                                                                                                                       Crusty French bread, fine wine and delicious cheeses await you in all of our French
                                                                                                                                                                       regions, although a cruise through Aquitaine (p21) will also reward you with Agen
     A ROMANTIC ESCAPE                                                                                                                                                 prunes, foie gras, truffles and Bordeaux wine. And, with its wealth of gastro pubs,
     Just the two of you? Head to Holland (p34-35) where you can cruise past                                                                                           exquisite riverside eateries and Michelin-starred restaurants, the Thames (p38) is
     tulip fields, cycle the flat countryside towpaths and immerse yourself                                                                                            also a food-lovers paradise.
     in the culture and bright lights of Amsterdam. Or Belgium (p36) offers
     delightful Bruges along with picturesque canals, pretty scenery and
     chocolate! And not forgetting Italy (p30-31) and the most romantic city in
     the World – Venice!
                                                                                                                                                                       SWIMMING AND WATERSPORTS
                                                                                                                                                                       A cruise in one of our beautiful river destinations, such as the River Lot (p22)
                                                                                                                                                                       and River Charente (p23), or the open lakes of Mecklenburg in Germany (p32-
     FAMILY FUN                                                                                                                                                        33), Friesland in the Netherlands (p34-35) and the Rideau Canal in Canada
                                                                                                                                                                       (p16) will allow you to swim straight from your boat. Kayaking, and sometimes
     Head to the sunny south of France, where the Camargue (p20) offers
                                                                                                                                                                       sailing, is popular in these destinations and you can also rent stand-up paddle
     amazing wildlife, sandy Mediterranean beaches, horse-riding, quad-
                                                                                                                                                                       boards to take with you (selected destinations only). For fun in the sea, try the
     biking and more.
                                                                                                                                                                       Mediterranean beaches of the Camargue (p20) or the Adriatic coast in Friuli,
     Or the captivating River Thames (p38) is packed full of fun and thrills with                                                                                      Italy (p30-31).
     wildlife and theme parks, woodland trails, activity centers and countless
     parkland for picnics and running wild in.

                                                                                                                                                                       FISHING
     GROUP ADVENTURES                                                                                                                                                  Our river destinations make perfect fishing grounds. You can rent angling
                                                                                                                                                                       dinghies with your boat rental in the Lot (p22), Charente (p23), Germany (p32-33),
     Sharing a boat with friends and discovering new places to see and new                                                                                             Netherlands (p34-35) and Ireland (p37) so you can reach the most secluded
     things to do each day is not only great fun, but it's affordable too! The                                                                                         spots. Scotland (p39) is also a great destination for the avid angler. Ask us about
     Thames (p38) and the Canal du Midi (p18-19) are teeming with waterside                                                                                            fishing licenses.
     attractions and sites of interest, while Amsterdam (p34-35), Berlin (p32-
     33) and Venice (p30-31) make a good ‘ city and countryside combo’ to suit
                                                                                                                                                                       AND THERE’S MUCH MORE…
     a mix of vacation desires! The Camargue (p20), Lot (p22), Mecklenburg
     (p32), Friesland (p34) and Scotland (p39) are all good if your group is                                                                                           Whether you love golf, fishing, cycling, gastronomy, wine tasting, wildlife, swimming
     particularly active and enjoy outdoor pursuits.                                                                                                                   or watersports - we have a choice of perfect destinations for you. Visit our website
                                                                                                                                                                       or call our expert team for recommendations.

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Ontario's Highlands

 DISCOVER
 Canada
 Canada is a land of diversity, a land where
 nature and culture collide in an exciting,
 eclectic and exhilarating mix to form a
 uniquely Canadian experience!

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                                                                                    There are so many great things to do and see in this
                                                                                    great region of Canada! So why not combine your
                                                                                    Le Boat vacation with a stay in one or more of the
 You can now go on your own Canadian adventure with                                 following nearby destinations?
 Le Boat, having opened a base in Smiths Falls, Ontario
 2018, and a second base in Seeley's Bay in 2019.
 The spectacular Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World                                       ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS
 Heritage Site and the oldest continuously operating                                Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to disconnect, slow the pace,
 canal in North America, works its way 202km                                        and just wander, letting every new discovery of events, places, and people
 (125 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston.                                               become its own opportunity to stimulate the senses and nourish the soul.
                                                                                    If this sounds like your kind of escape, Ontario’s Highlands are the place for
 Turn the page to read more about this stunning cruising ground.   Ottawa           you –a beautiful, unspoiled region nestled between Ottawa and Toronto
                                                                                    and the Le Boat base in Smiths Falls makes the perfect starting point to
                                                                                    explore, either before or after your boating vacation. Hire a car perhaps
                                                                                    and become a contemporary wanderer on a classic North-American road                 NIAGARA FALLS
                                                                                    trip - discover charming small towns, stunning conservation areas, white-
                                                                                    water adventure and historical sites.                                               This iconic thunderous torrent of water, which separates the USA from
                                                                                                                                                                        Canada, is one of the great wonders of the world and a bucket-list
                                                                                    www.comewander.ca                                                                   favourite. The Niagara Falls Adventure Pass Classic is your ticket to the
                                                                                                                                                                        full experience! Whether it’s standing in awe at the base of the world’s
                                                                                                                                                                        most powerful waterfall at ‘Journey Behind the Falls’, walking beside
                                                                                    OTTAWA                                                                              class 5 whitewater rapids at White Water Walk or sailing right into the
                                                                                                                                                                        mist aboard Hornblower Niagara Cruises. Once you’ve finished, head
                                                                                    Canada’s capital is a dynamic city with a cosmopolitan vibe and the canal
                                                                                                                                                                        to Niagara-on-the-Lake to relax and unwind at the world-class wineries
                                                                                    takes you right into its heart. However, it is definitely worth planning
                                                                                                                                                                        and unique shops of this historic town.
                                                                                    a longer stay before or after your boating vacation if time will allow.
                                                                                    Discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive national sites and delve             www.niagaraparks.com
                                                                                    into world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national
                                                                                    collections. Walk to Parliament Hill to enjoy a free tour of its interior; stroll   TORONTO
                                                                                    to the ByWard Market neighborhood for boutiques and restaurants with                Home to the famous CN Tower, Casa Loma (North America’s only
                                                                                    local flare; enjoy one of Ottawa’s famous annual festivals; or take a bike          full-sized castle) and baseball team, the Toronto Blue Jays, Toronto
                                                                                    ride along the more than 600km of beautiful multi-use pathways. The                 is blessed with an abundance of unforgettable experiences for the
                                                                                    Ottawa region also offers the best of the finer things in life: a thriving          intrepid traveler. And once you’ve finished taking in the sights, pamper
                                                                                    culinary and craft beer scene, unique local boutiques, lively music and             yourself with a shopping trip to the spectacular Eaton Centre Mall or
                                                                                    art, and exciting nightlife options.                                                the swanky Mink Mile, before heading off to enjoy one of Canada’s top
                                                                            Perth                                                                                       restaurants.
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CANADA

      Rideau Canal
      The best of Europe's waterways in one amazing                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Westport stole my heart. A quiet and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               peaceful place to stop for the night
      destination                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          with an easy walk to the Foley Mountain view
      Get a new perspective on canal cruising with our first ever non-European                                                                                                                                                                                                                                point for an amazing vista and boutique shopping aplenty.
      destination. Discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal on your very own Canadian                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Most memorable was a perfect summer's evening at the
      adventure. Cruise effortlessly on a chain of lakes, rivers and canals that run from                                                                                                                               Voted Canada’s prettiest village, Merrickville, home to a vibrant                  Scheuermann Vineyard. It was plain to see the owner loves his
      Ottawa to Kingston. Find your own frontier spirit and engross yourself in the                                                                                                                                   artisanal community and often dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Rideau’.                                 job- his enthusiasm and passion were captivating.
      region’s spellbinding natural wonders, quaint towns and pulsating cities. For
      something truly special, come in September or October to witness the display                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Lauren - South Africa
      of reds, oranges and yellows of Canada's wilderness in the Fall. Whether you are                                                                                                                Smiths Falls is both the location of one of our bases and a hub of outdoor activity
      after breath-taking nature or vibrant culture, Canada has it all.                                                                                                                               and adventure –the ideal place for a breath of fresh air.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Ottawa locks
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Find Ottawa’s only working museum in Manotick. Watson’s Mill is both a fascinating
                                                                                                                                                                                                      museum and one of the only remaining operating grist mills in North America!                                         Ottawa
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Montreal

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Taste the locally inspired brews of Perth Brewery, Cartwright Springs
                                                                                                                                                                                                      Brewery, or Whitewater Brewing Co.

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Go underground on a tour into the turn-of-the-century Silver Queen Mica Mine, the
                                                                                                                                                                                                      'jewel' of Murphys Point Provincial Park.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Manotick          Long Island

                                                                                                                                                                                                      Pamper yourself with a wine-tasting and tour, followed by a lake-view lunch at the
                                                                                                                  CRUISE CANADA IN TRUE STYLE                                                         Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery in Westport.
                                                                                                                  Our Canada fleet comprises solely of boats from our brand new Horizon fleet.
                                                                                                                                                                                                           TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD                                                    Le Boat Base       Navigable river     Canal

                                                                                                                                                                                                    Ottawa
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Smiths Falls – 1 hr • Seeley’s Bay - 1 hr 45 mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Toronto
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Smiths Falls – 3 hrs 45 mins • Seeley’s Bay - 2 hrs 45 mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Montreal                                                                                                                        Burritts Rapids
                                                                                              Kingston, Ontario

     CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Smiths Falls – 2 hrs 30 mins • Seeley’s Bay - 3 hrs         Perth                        Smiths Falls                      Nicholsons Locks
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Kingston                                                                                                                Merrickville
     You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this region, in either
                                                                                                                                                                                                    Smiths Falls – 1 hr 25 mins • Seeley’s Bay - 35 mins     Beveridges Locks
     direction (allow at least 4 nights). Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Rideau Ferry        LOW E R
     minimum) from either base.
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     DURATION             ROUTE                                                          HOURS    LOCKS                                                                                                                               Murphys Point Provincial Park                       LAKE
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Ask us about taxi transfers
                                                                                                                                                                                                   to our bases in Canada - we           UPPER                                                                            Ottawa
                          Smiths Falls > Portland >Jones Falls > Smiths Falls            27        12                                                                                                                                                                          BIG
                                                                                                                                                                                                   can recommend the best taxi           RIDEAU                                RIDEAU
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Smiths Falls – 45 mins

                          Smiths Falls > Newboro > Seeley's Bay > Smiths Falls           33        20
                                                                                                                                                                                                   companies to use.                      LAKE                                 LAKE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingston
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Portland                                         Smiths Falls – 1 hr 15 mins
     1 WEEK RETURN                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Westport
     CRUISING             Smiths Falls >Merrickville > Burritts Rapids > Long Island >                                                                                                                                                        Newboro                                               ONTA RIO              Montreal Central
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                          Seeley's Bay > Westport > Seeley's Bay > Kingston >                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Toronto Union
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                          Seeley's Bay                                                                                                                                                                                         Cha�eys Lockstation                       Jones Falls                                      Smiths Falls – 3 hrs 30 mins
     1 WEEK ONE-WAY
                                                                                                                  The pretty limestone town of Perth with its lively local culture, quaint                                                             Davis Lock
                          Smiths Falls > Kingston > Seeley's Bay                         34        25             boutiques and active markets.
     CRUISING                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             There in no train station in Seeley's Bay -
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Kingston station is the closest.
     10 TO 14 NIGHTS
                         Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Long Island > Ottawa
                         > Smiths Falls
                                                                                         43        36                                                                                                                                                                    Seeley’s Bay
     RETURN CRUISING
                         Smiths Falls > Newboro > Kingston > Smiths Falls                50        30                                                                                                                                                                        Locks: Locks on the Rideau are fun and easy! These traditional locks are operated by
                                                                                                                                            DOWNLOAD OUR                                                                                                  Lower Brewers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     hand, the old fashioned way, by a team of three to four lockkeepers. Locks are
                                                                                                                                            RIDEAU GUIDE                                                                                                  Lockstation
                         Smiths Falls > Perth > Smiths Falls                             10        8                                                                                                                                                                                 open 9am – 7pm (Fri to Sunday and on public holidays). The rest of the week they
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     open 9am – 6pm (10am – 4pm before Jun 21 and after Sep 5).
                         Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Smiths Falls                      13        10                                                                                                                                       Kingston
     3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT                                                                                                                        70 pages of detailed                                                                            Mills
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Moorings: A mandatory fee will be added to your booking which covers all
     SHORT BREAK                                                                                                                                                                                                        Kingston                                             overnight moorings at Parks Canada sites as well as the town/village marinas of Portland,
                         Seeley's Bay > Kingston > Seeley's Bay                          17        14                                       information on what to see and                                                                                                   Perth and Westport. Availability on a 'first-come-first-serve' basis. Other mooring options
                                                                                                                                                                                                 Toronto

                         Seeley's Bay > Smiths Falls (min. 4 nights)                     17        11
                                                                                                                                            where to stop along the canal,                                                                                                   are available for a fee, which is payable locally.
                                                                                                                                            plus a handy illustrated map.                                                                                                    Boating Season: Boating Season: Our boating season in Canada runs from May 15 - Oct
     SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN                                                                                                                                                                                          12, 2020.
     BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.                                                                                                                  Visit leboat.com/region-guides
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The Roman town of Narbonne with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, lively
                                                                                                          streets, pedestrianised precincts and the famous Merchant’s Bridge.
               FRANCE                                                                                Enjoy regional treats at the Olonzac market every Tuesday morning.

     Canal                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Having read the Kate Mosse besteller, Labyrinth,

     du Midi
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   to find myself approaching the famous fortifications
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         of Carcassonne where it is set was astonishing.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         The imposing towers, high walls and the busting
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            cobbled streets within are like something from
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            a fairytale - full of majesty and historic charm.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Sandy - Canada

     A wonderful journey through the old Languedoc region
     of southern France

     Bathed in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise along the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO
     World Heritage Site, is the perfect vacation choice for friends and families looking to enjoy
     the wonderfully relaxed ambience of life along this beautiful, historic waterway.

                                                                                                          CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
                                                                                                          You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region, in
                                                                                                          either direction, except between Castelnaudary and Narbonne and between              Visit the Cathar Castle, Château de Minerve, the site of a ten week siege
                                                                                                          Trèbes and Port Cassafières. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights       during the Cathar crusades.
                                                                                                          minimum) from any base.
                                                                                                                                                                            CRUISING   NO.
                                                                                                          DURATION            ROUTE                                         HOURS      LOCKS   Cathédrale St-Nazaire in Béziers.
                                                                                                                              Port Cassafières > Narbonne >
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                                                                                                                              Port Cassafières                                                 Pretty Le Somail with its antiquarian bookshop and lovely restaurants.
                                                                                                                                                                                               The staircase of locks at Fonseranes and the aqueduct bridge over
                                                                                                                              Homps > Carcassonne > Homps                   20         42
                                                                                                                                                                                               the River Orb.
                                                                                                          1 WEEK RETURN
                                                                                                                              Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes                     34         58
                                                                                                          CRUISING

                                                                                                                              Castelnaudary > Carcassonne > Castelnaudary   21         48
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                                                                                                                              Narbonne > Agde > Narbonne                    29         44                     Toulouse                                                                                                                                                                                            THE CANAL DU MIDI
                                                                                                                                                                                                   Toulouse                                                                                                                                                                                                       and the Embranchement de la Nouvelle

                                                                                                                                                                                                              Castelnaudary - 50mins • Trèbes - 1hr 10mins • Homps - 1hr 30min
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      A complete guide to boating holidays
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         on France’s most famous canal

                                                                                                                              Port Cassafières > Castelnaudary              33         63                     Carcassonne
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Castelnaudary - 35min • Trèbes - 20mins • Homps - 35min                                          DOWNLOAD OUR MIDI GUIDE
                                                                                                                               Homps > Castelnaudary                        20         45                     Béziers                                                                                          100 pages of detailed information on
                                                                                                          1 WEEK ONE-WAY
                                                                                                          CRUISING
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Homps - 1 hrs 30 mins • Narbonne - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins                             what to see and where to stop along
                                                                                                          (Choose to cruise in Narbonne > Carcassonne > Trèbes              20         44                     Narbonne                                                                                         the canal, plus a handy illustrated map.
                                                                                                          either direction)
                                                                                                                                                                                                              Béziers - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins                                                      Visit leboat.com/region-guides
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       The Fonseranes staircase of locks can get busy and have specific hours of operation                                    (4 nights one-way)                                                                    Le Boat Base          Navigable river          Canal                   Carcassonne                             Minervois

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       which may slow your progress along the canal. If you are on a return-to-base cruise
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       NARBONNE
       and wish to save time by not passing through them, you can still see Béziers by                                        Narbonne > Homps (one-way)                    8          16
       mooring at the top or bottom and walking or cycling into the city.
                                                                                                          SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
                                                                                                          WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
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       Camargue                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Aquitaine
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     home town of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Excellent seafood                                                                                                                                                                                                 Condom.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   restaurants and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   pretty fishing villages.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Don’t miss oysters in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Bouzigues.

       Colorful traditions, ancient ports                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
       and wonderful wildlife                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Culture and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in the sunny region of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Aquitaine in south-west France, and both can be enjoyed in full from the
       You’ll love its bustling Crusader ports, excellent sandy beaches                                                                                                                                                                                                 waterways. In the past, Aquitaine's picture- postcard scenery inspired
       and traditional lifestyle which includes Romany gypsy festivals and                                                                                                                                                                                              many famous artists. Today people come here to discover the perfect
       modern-day guardian cowboys.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     ingredients for gourmet cruising.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Moissac’s world-famous abbey and cloisters.

                                   Sandy Mediterranean beaches and sunshine from April to October.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Chic shopping and culture in Montauban and Agen.
                                                                                                                                                           Horse riding, quad
          Abundant bird and wildlife in the wetlands and lakes, including pink                                                                             biking, sand buggies                                                                                           Glassworks at Vianne.
          flamingos. May - June is the best time for birdwatching.                                                                                         and jet skiing.                                                           Horse riding, quad                   Art Museum at Agen boasting works by Goya, Sisley and Dufy.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     biking, sand buggies
          AOC Costières de Nîmes wine cellars at Gallician.                                                                                                                                                                          and jet skiing.                      Flower-adorned Castelsarrasin and one of the best farmer’s markets in the region.
          Saint-Gilles and its beautifully-restored historical centre.                                                                     Ancient port and
                                                                                                                                       medieval walled city of                                                                                                                                                                          Bordeaux
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Bergerac                                                       Roman aqueducts.
                The Camargue region has few locks, and no locks on the Etang de Thau (it's an                                               Aigues-Mortes.                                                                                                                        Locks are automatic
                inland sea water lake), so it's perfect for anyone new to cruising or looking for an                                                                                                                                                                              and free to use. Opening
                easy cruising experience. You are advised to moor in the harbors at night as                                                                                                                                                                                      hours approx 09:00–19:00
                larger barges passing by could pull you away from makeshift moorings.                                                                                                                                                                                     depending on the season; closed                                Castets
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          12:00–13:00. Locks are closed on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          certain public holidays.
     CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
     You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this                                                TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          It is no longer possible to access                        LE MAS D'AGENAIS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          the River Lot while cruising in the                                                                       LOT
     region, in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise                                     Montpellier                                                                                                                                                 Aquitaine region.                                                                                                                                   Canal          Navigable river    Non-navigable river
     (3 nights minimum) from any base.
                                                                                                              St Gilles - 45mins                                                                      AVIGNON            MARSEILLE                                                                                                                       Damazan                                                              Le Boat base
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     DURATION               ROUTE                                            HOURS          LOCKS             Nîmes                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Buzet-sur-Baïse
                                                                                                              St Gilles - 30mins                                                                   Nîmes                                                                   CRUISING SUGGESTIONS                                                                                                     Agen
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                                                                                                                        Frontignan                          les-Flots                du-Roi                                                                                 CRUISING             Le Mas d’Agenais > Montauban >
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     SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                (Choose to cruise in Castelsarrasin
     BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           either direction)                                                                            TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
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                                                                                          Vias                                                                                                                                                                                                   Castelsarrasin
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                                                   Tunnel
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                                                   de Malpas                                       Le Cap d’Agde                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 15min • Castelsarrasin - 2hrs
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       Lot
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The Roman town

                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Charente
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            of Saintes with
                                                                                                      7 century
                                                                                                        th
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            its famous Arc
                                                                                                stone village of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            de Germanicus,
                                                                                            Saint-Cirq Lapopie,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Roman frescoes and
                                                                                               perched high on
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Amphitheater ruins.
                                                                                            the cliffs and home
                                                                                                for centuries to
                                                                                                      craftsmen
                                                                                                     and artists.
       An active adventure through majestic scenery                                                                                                                                                                 The loveliest river in France
       The clear waters of the River Lot meander through wide valleys and steep                                                                                                                                     The Charente is known as one of France’s most beautiful rivers – its
       gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and hilltop villages.                                                                                                                                           crystal clear waters are perfect for swimming and fishing and its
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    pretty river banks are home to an abundance of flora and fauna.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Cognac whiskey
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            distillery guided tour
                                                                                      The iconic arches and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and tasting session.
                                                                                      towers of Pont Valentré
                                                                                      in Cahors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Excellent maritime museums
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and delicious seafood in the naval
                  We do not recommend this region if this is                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    town of Rochefort.
                  your first boating vacation, as river currents
                  can sometimes be strong.                                                  Cycle along the tows path cut into the cliff face                                                                            There are only a few locks. They are all manually-operated with no lock keepers, but they are                 Thriving hilltop cathedral city of Angoulême
                                                                                                     with stunning views of the river below.                                                                             easy to use. Locks are open on public holidays.                                                               for stunning views, café culture and shopping.
         All locks are manual and user-operated. There are no                                                                                             Rent standup paddleboards and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  From St. Savinien to Rochefort the river becomes tidal – affected by Atlantic tides, strong                          Impressive renaissance châteaux.
        lock- keepers on the River Lot. As such, a good level of                                                                                          explore, or swim in the river.
        fitness is required from at least two crew members.                                                                                                                                                       currents and fast changes in river levels. Therefore only those with some previous boating and/or                    Fine Romanesque art at the church of St. Pierre in
                                                                                        TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD                                                                                                    sailing experience should set out to visit Rochefort by boat. Alternatively, you can easily moor at                  Châteauneuf-sur-Charente.
        Access to shore power facilities on the River Lot is                                                                                                                                                      St. Savinien and take the train to Rochefort.
        severely restricted.                                                        Bordeaux                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Vintage car collection at Mosnac.
                                                                                    Douelle - 2hrs 30mins
                                                                                    Toulouse
         The cave drawings and stalagmites of the Pech-Merle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                TRANSFER TIMES          CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
                                                                                    Douelle - 1hr 25mins                                                                                                                                            LA ROCHELLE
         caves near Cabrerets.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BY ROAD                 All cruises must start and finish in Jarnac.
                                                                                    Bergerac
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          Pretty Luzech with its 13 century church.
                                      th                                            Douelle - 1hr 30mins                                                                                                                                                                             Bordeaux                        DURATION             ROUTE                                        HOURS      LOCKS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Jarnac - 1hr 30mins
         The 7th century castle at Mercuès.
                                                                                                                        I will always remember visiting St-Cirq                                                                      Rochefort                                       La Rochelle                                          Jarnac > Angoulême > Jarnac                  22         30
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                                                                                                                      Lapopie - a stunningly beautiful village                                                                                                                       Jarnac - 1hr 30mins             CRUISING
     CRUISING SUGGESTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Jarnac > St-Savinien > Jarnac                21         10
                                                                                                                    perched high on the cliffs overlooking the
     All cruises must start and finish in Douelle.
                                                                                                                    River Lot. Its unique location, 'old-worldy'
                                                                CRUISING    NO.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Jarnac > Cognac >
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     DURATION           ROUTE                                   HOURS       LOCKS                                    buildings and the imposing church at the                                                                                                                St-Savinien                             3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Châteauneuf-sur-Charente > Jarnac

     1 WEEK+ RETURN     Douelle > Luzech > Tour-de-Faure >                                                          top made it feel like I’d arrived on a movie                                                                                                                                                     SHORT BREAK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Jarnac > Cognac > Saintes > Jarnac
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     CRUISING           Douelle                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           (min. 4 nights)
                                                                                                                           set - almost too perfect to be real!
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Port d'Envaux
     3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
                        Douelle > Vers > Douelle (min. 4 nights) 13         16
     SHORT BREAK                                                                                                                           Margriet - France                                                                                                                                                         BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
                                                                                                     BORDEAUX         BERGERAC

     SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
                                                                                                                                           Cabrerets
     BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
                                           Mercuès                                                                                                          Le Boat base                                                                                                                                                                Le Boat Base      Navigable river      Canal
       Caïx                                                                                                                                                                    Navigable river
              Parnac       Caillac                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Saintes                  Chaniers
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                                                                      Laroque-                                                          Bouziès                                                        Larnagol
                                             Pradines                                                                   St-Géry
                                                                      des-Arcs
     Luzech                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       Angoulême
                   DOUELLE                                                                                                                                          Tour-de-Faure
                                                                                         Savanac                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cognac
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Bourg-                      St-Simon Trois-
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                                                                                                                                                       Saint-Cirq                         Cénevières                                                                                                                      Charente
                                                                      Cahors              Arcambal                                                      Lapopie
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     Brittany
                                                                                                              CRUISING SUGGESTIONS                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Exceptionally

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Alsace
                                                                                                              You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region, in either direction.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      scenic Sarre
                                                                                                              Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from Messac but not Dinan.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               and Moselle
                                                                                                                                                                                               CRUISING        NO.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               rivers (license
                                                                                                              DURATION                 ROUTE                                                   HOURS           LOCKS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               required).
                                                                                                                                       Messac > Josselin > Messac                              35              36
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                                                                                                                                       Messac > Nantes > Messac                                44              36
     Celtic charm and fairytale castles                                                                                                                                                                                           Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
                                                                                                              1 WEEK ONE-WAY
                                                                                                              CRUISING
                                                                                                                                   Messac > Dinan                                              30              57
     Brittany is a charming region to explore. Its 600km of waterways and Napoleonic                          (Choose to cruise in                                                                                                The tiny French regions of Alsace, and neighboring Saarland
                                                                                                              either direction)
     canals meander through a peaceful landscape of woodland and pastures, dotted                                                                                                                                                 in Germany, are blessed with breathtaking scenery and are
     with medieval towns and fairytale castles.                                                               3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT          Messac > La Gacilly > Messac
                                                                                                                                                                                               16              6                  renown for the art and architecture of their cities.
                                                                                                              SHORT BREAK              (min. 4 nights)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               The Place
                                                                                                              SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Stanislas in
                                                                                                              BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Nancy, one
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               of the most
                                                                                         Historic Nantes with its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Castle of the Dukes of Brittany                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                beautiful
                                                                                         and floral gardens. Visit Les Machines de I' Île, home to the Grand Éléphant.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         squares in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               the world and
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               a must for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Art Nouveau
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               lovers.

                Medieval fortified town of Dinan, high on the cliffs above the harbor.                                                                                                                                                  Marvel of modern engineering – the St-Louis / Arzviller Boat Lift.         UNESCO World Heritage city of Strasbourg for culture, shopping, dining
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   and its monumental cathedral.
                                                            Imposing turreted                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      Thermal baths and the stunning stained-glass cathedral in Metz.
                                                            castle in the beautiful
                                                            town of Josselin with                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Watch crystal blowing demonstrations at Cristal Lehrer at the bottom
                                                            its timber houses and                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  of the Arzviller Boat Lift.
                                                            pavement cafés.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            A boating license is required if you wish to cruise from Saarbrücken City to Apach
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           along the waterways of Germany and Luxembourg. Please speak to our Boating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Experts for further details about obtaining a license. Licenses need to be obtained
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   before you cruise and cannot be obtained ‘on the spot’ in France.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   All locks are automatic and easy to operate. Opening hours: Hesse to Nancy 09:00 –
                                                                                                                                               DINAN                                                                                                                                                               18:00, Hesse to Sarreguemines 09:30 – 18:30, Hesse to Erstein 07:00 – 19:00 (09:00 –
                                                                                                                                                  Léhon                                                                                                                                                            18:00 on Sundays), Erstein to Boofzheim 09:00 – 17:30. There is no charge to use them.

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                                                              Breton oysters and excellent seafood restaurants in                                                                                                                                                                                                    LUXEMBOURG
       Beautiful St. Sauveur Abbey, cloisters and lively      the sailing harbors of La Roche Bernard.                                                                                                                               CRUISING SUGGESTIONS                                                                                                                                           Strasbourg Entzheim
       Monday markets in Redon.                                                                                                                                                                                                      You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this                                                                                              Hesse - 1hr • Boofzheim - 35min
       Stunning Yves Rocher botanical gardens in                                                                       Le Boat Base             Navigable river                                                                      region, in either direction (allow at least 7 nights). Or you can book a                                                                                       Nancy-Metz
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            and all of them have a lock keeper.                                                                   Malestroit            La Gacilly                                                     MESSAC
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Lagarde
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     Burgundy:
     Nivernais                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    I will always remember our wine tour in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              the Nivernais Loire. The Sancerre vineyards

     & Loire
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               stretched as far at the horizon and as the sun set,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            turning the leaves from green to golden, we sampled
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            wine made from the very grapes that surrounded us.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Wine, nature, good company - life is good!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Richard - UK

     Splendid châteaux, peaceful landscapes
     and pretty waterways                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           The huge Cathedral Saint-Cyr, the impressive Palais des Ducs (left)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    and other historical gems in the Roman city of Nevers.

     The charming Canal du Nivernais, Canal Lateral à la Loire and
     Canal de Bourgogne provide access to some of the most beautiful
     and varied cruising areas in France.

          TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
                                                                                                                                                                                  Classic French wines in Sancerre and Chablis.
     Paris CDG
                                                                                           Paris
     Migennes - 1hr 50mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 1hr 50 min                                                        Montereau
     Tannay - 2hrs 45mins • Decize - 3hrs                                                                            -Fault-Yonne
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     Migennes - 1hr 30mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 1hr 30 min                                                      St-Mammès                        Pont-sur-Yonne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Canal non navigable
     Tannay - 2hrs 30mins • Decize - 2hrs 40mins                                                              Nemours
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     Migennes - 3hrs 50mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 4hrs 40 min                                                                                                                                                                        Le Boat Base
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     Tannay - 3hrs 50mins • Decize - 4hrs 10mins
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     Dijon                                                                                                        Montargis                                                                 St-Florentin                                                                                                     On Canal Lateral a la Loire, Canal du Nivernais & Yonne River
                                                                                                                                                         Joigny
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     Migennes - 2hrs • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 2hrs 50 min • Tannay - 1hr 50mins
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             are manual with lock keepers. The Sardy Staircase near Baye has 16
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                                                                                                                                                                      Tonnerre                                                                                                                        pushing a button.
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     You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region,                                                  Sept-Écluses                Vincelles
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     in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights                                                                          Prégilbert                              Vermenton                                                                                                Montargis), most locks are automatic without lock keepers.
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                                                                                                                                                    Clamecy                                     Vézelay                                                                                                                                                                                       Impressive Briare Aqueduct.
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                                                                                               Sancerre                                             TANNAY                                 Chitry-les-Mines                                                               Pouilly-en-
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                          Migennes > Ancy-le-Franc > Migennes       33         64                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Magnificent châteaux in Chitry-les-Mines and Châtillon-en-Bazois.
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                          Tannay > Châtel Censoir >                                                                                      La Charité-
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                          Chitry-les-Mines > Tannay                                                                                       sur-Loire        Baye                                                                                            Châteauneuf
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     CRUISING
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                          Châtillon-sur-Loire > Sancerre >
                                                                    34         40                                                                                                      Châtillon-en-Bazois
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Famous Romanesque Basilica at Paray-le-Monial.
                          Nevers > Châtillon-sur-Loire
                                                                                                                                               Nevers                                                                                                                         Bourgogne
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Cycle along the perfectly flat tow paths between Auxerre and Decize
                          Decize > Paray-le-Monial > Decize         30         38                                                                Chevenon                                                                                                                   Chagny
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                          Migennes > Pont-sur-Yonne > Migennes      21         24        Apremont-sur-Allier
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                          Decize > Tannay                           27         70                                                                                                                                                          Montchanin                                     sur-Saône                 Watersports, hiking and
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                                                                                                                                          Gannay-sur-Loire
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Montceau-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             spectacular aqueducts at Baye.
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     CRUISING
                          Tannay > Migennes                         24         49
     (Choose to cruise in                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       les-Mines
     either direction)                                                                                                                                                                 À
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                          Decize > La Charité-sur-Loire > Decize
                                                                                                                                         Dompierre-sur-Besbre
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     3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
     SHORT BREAK
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Fabulous Gothic cathedrals
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 and churches in Migennes,
     SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Sens, Auxerre (right)
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     WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      and Nevers.
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Palatial buildings, opulent facades and rich heritage in Dijon –
                FRANCE                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          it’s like a mini-Paris!

     Burgundy:
     Franche-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I have long wanted to have a go
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            on a Segway - and in Dijon I finally took the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              opportunity. And what a stunning city to do it in.

     Comté
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Its grand architechture and lively vibe reminded me a lot of
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             Paris. We effortly traversed the streets and leafy squares
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               with style and ease. Our one hour tour was the best city
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              experience I've ever had.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Amandine - Spain

     Natural beauty in the heart of France
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Hospices de Beaune with its colorful tiled roof and captivating
     From dense forests, craggy cliffs and mountain scenery to rolling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   tour around the old hospital.
     pastures, vineyards and peaceful landscapes, Burgundy’s network of
     gentle rivers and canals makes this a delightful region and haven for
     all who appreciate unhurried lifestyles, fine wines, gourmet cuisine                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Wine tasting at Côte de Beaune’s premier ‘cru’ vineyards, with famous
     and stunning scenery.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         names such as Pommard, Chassagne-Montrachet , Rully and Mercury.

            TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           River Seille: Easy cruising; self-operated locks;
     Lyon                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    numerous well-equipped moorings.
     St Jean-de-Losne - 1hr 50mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 40mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins                                                                                                                                                    Épinal
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Grande Saône: Between St.Jean de Losne and Mâcon – 3 large
     Geneva
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     electric locks, manned by lock keepers. A wide but generally slow-
     St Jean-de-Losne - 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 50mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Bains-les-Bains                                                                                                                                 moving river. Mooring on pontoons or in a harbor is compulsory.
     Dijon
     St Jean-de-Losne - 40mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 2hrs • Branges - 1hr 20mins                                                                                                                                          Selles                                                                                                                                   Petite Saône: Easy cruising. Automatic locks, some operated by
     Basel/Mulhouse                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  a lock keeper, but most are user-operated.
     St Jean-de-Losne – 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 1hr 45 mins • Branges 2hrs 50mins                                                                                                                                               FONTENOY-                                                                                                                Canal de Bourgogne: All locks are manual and are operated by a
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            LE-CHÂTEAU                                                                                                               lock keeper.
     CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
     You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Canal du Center: Electric locks - most are user-operated.
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     (3 nights minimum) from any base.                                                                                                                                                              Scey-sur-Saône                 Port-sur-Saône                                                                                                                    Canal des Vosges: All locks are automatic, some are operated
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                            St. Jean-de-Losne > Louhans >
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           BASEL MULHOUSE                                                                                                           Splendid châteaux and summer festivals in Scey-sur-Saône
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                            St. Jean-de-Losne                                                                                                                                                                                                                         IN
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    market.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                Saint-Vit                  Besançon
                            Branges > Chagny > Branges          28         32                                                         ST-JEAN-                                                                                                                                                                                                                      St John’s Eve Festival in Fontenoy-le-Château in August.
                                                                                                                                      DE-LOSNE                                         Auxonne                                                                                                                                                                      Historic Mâcon, one of the oldest towns in France, with its
                            Branges > Mâcon >
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           St Vincent’s Cathedral and the busy Friday and Sunday markets in Chalon-sur-Saône.       cathedral, châteaux, Museum of Fine Arts and theater.
                            Chalon-sur-Saône > Branges
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            GENEVA         Dôle and Besançon (below) - towns steeped in history and charm.
                                                                                                                     Beaune
                            Fontenoy-le-Château >                                                                                                   Seurre
                                                                33         32
                            St. Jean-de-Losne
     1 WEEK ONE-WAY                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              LYON
     CRUISING                                                                                                          Chagny
     (Choose to cruise
     in either direction)                                                                                                         Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
                            St. Jean-de-Losne > Chagny > Branges 27        30                                                    Gergy
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     3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT                                                                                                Tournus           Cuisery                                                                      Rivier navigable
     SHORT BREAK
                            St. Jean-de-Losne > Dôle >
                                                                16         18                                                   La Truchère                                                                        Le Boat Base
                            St. Jean-de-Losne (min. 4 nights)

     SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
     WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.                                                                                     Mâcon
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