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2 0 2 1 B O AT I N G H O L I D A Y S
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY OR LICENCE REQUIRED
F R A N C E | I TA LY | G E R M A N Y | N E T H E R L A N DS | B ELGIU M | IREL A ND | ENGL A ND | S COTL A ND | C A NADA
HOW TO
PLAN YOUR
LE BOAT
ADVENTURE
Our brochure makes planning an adventure with Le Boat easy,
just follow these few simple steps:
CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
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Le Boat operates in 17 unique destinations across
9 countries, so we know we have the perfect holiday
destination for everyone!
CHOOSE YOUR BOAT
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Whether you are a large group of friends , a couple or a
family, our impeccably maintained fleet has a boat
for every party-size and budget.
CHOOSE YOUR EXTRAS
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From bicycle hire to grocery packs our holiday extras
are the perfect accompaniments to any cruise.
VISIT US ONLINE
• Find inspiration, ideas and recommendations.
• Research, find answers to all your questions.
• Search and filter to find out which boats are available, and where.
• Check up-to-date prices and special offers.
• Book your holiday and add optional extras.
• Read our terms and conditions.
Or call our friendly sales team
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A NEW
OUTLOOK
There is no doubt that 2020 has given us a lesson in what’s
truly important. Spending time with family and friends,
enjoying the great outdoors and exploring new places
were things we sometimes took for granted, but now we all
appreciate them that little bit more.
WHAT’S NEW?
Our boating holidays are all about these simple, but
cherished moments. They are the ideal getaway in a world We continue to invest and modernise our fleet and
where we are even more conscious about personal space projects that were temporarily paused in early 2020
and escaping the crowds. Our boats offer the perfect will be finished and ready for the 2021 season.
sanctuary and a welcome opportunity to spend quality
· The refurbishment of our Mystiques and Royal
time together and all of our cruising routes allow you to
Mystiques continues and will all be completed by
steer clear of busy tourist hot-spots, appreciate the great
the start of the 2021 season (see page 48)
outdoors and explore destinations from a more authentic
perspective. · Our premier Vision boats have had some big
technical improvements to make them easier to
With no prior experience needed, we make boating easy
use and operate, and their exteriors are receiving a
for everyone to enjoy. Especially for those who live in
‘revitalising makeover’ for 2021. (see page 46)
Europe or Canada, where we may very well have a cruising
region to explore right on your doorstep, or at least a car · We’re adapting our operations in the Netherlands
journey away. So… who’s on board? so that our larger boats can now start and/or end in
Friesland, and do one-way cruises. They previously
have been unable to access our base in this region.
Cheryl Brown
(See page 37)
Managing Director
Le Boat · Finally, our ever popular cruising region in Canada
is receiving four more Horizon boats for 2021,
increasing capacity (See page 49 )
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Exclusive discounts and benefits
if you holiday with us again…
Anyone who travels with Le Boat automatically becomes
a member of our Captains’ Club and gains access to a range
of exclusive discounts and benefits.
KEY BENEFITS
REPEATER DISCOUNT
£100 off your next cruise*
10% OFF SECOND CRUISE IN SAME YEAR
EARLY ACCESS TO SELECTED SPECIAL OFFERS
PRIORITY ACCESS
be first to book on new destinations & boats
RECOMMEND-A-FRIEND DISCOUNT
£100 for you and your friend
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 centre to use more than one
(i.e repeater discount + second cruise discount).
*Terms and conditions apply – please see website.
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WHY CHOOSE
LE BOAT?
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
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
Our enthusiastic staff are boating experts and will be on hand
to help you every step of the way. With an unparalleled
knowledge of boating holidays and often proficient in
multiple languages, our staff can answer any questions you
might have before, during or after your cruise.
MARKET LEADERS
We're the No:1 provider of boating holidays 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 destinations to choose from! And
we continue to grow!
HAVE IT YOUR WAY
Our boating holidays are whatever you want them to be... a
full on, action-packed adventure, or a slow-paced, relaxing
chance to unwind. Whatever you choose - it's the perfect
way to spend quality time with family and friends! And with
no previous experienced necessary - our boating holidays
can be enjoyed by anyone!
YOUR MONEY IS SAFE
Le Boat are part of Travelopia, who own the world’s largest
collection of specialist travel brands and we benefit from the
financial support and security they provide.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
From booking, check-in, handling lesson, Staff were very helpful, boat was suitable for
information provided, return and check-out... the our needs, weather was lovely and the canal is
whole process was easy, hassle-free and super beautiful. The lockkeepers were really helpful. We
enjoyable. We will 100% be back for another trip. greatly enjoyed just mooring up when and where
M. Pickett (Feefo review) we chose. It felt like a real community on the canal.
Anonymous (Feefo review)
Everything about this type of holiday is great.
Staff are knowledgeable and are always on hand to Excellent from start to finish, could not
help, without being patronising. fault any part of this experience.
R. King (Feefo review) S .Lovatt (Feefo review)
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OUR TRAVEL
SAFETY CHARTER
Your safety will always be our chief concern. Which is why we
have carefully reviewed and adapted many of our procedures in
order to provide additional safety measures across our bases
and boats.
Of course, we all hope that 2021 will see a return to normality
and some of the changes we've made will remain only for as
long as government guidance stipulate. However, some of the
changes we've made have made us more efficient and our
arrival experience quicker and and easier than ever. so we will
be keeping some in place indefinitely.
So put your mind at ease by reading about our Travel Safety
Charter, and then start thinking about your holiday – that’s
what you’re really here for!
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LESS TIME IN RECEPTION
AND A QUICKER DEPARTURE
Using videos, virtual briefings and pre-departure
calls, you will be asked to complete most of our
check-in procedures from home – reducing the time
you need to spend in reception and allowing you to
leave with your boat much faster.
ENHANCED CLEANING
As well as intensive cleaning between customers,
our boats are disinfected with a fine spray that kills
all types of virus and bacteria on every surface,
including upholstery and mattresses. Our reception
areas are also cleaned more regularly with particular
attention to high-touch points.
KEEPING OUR DISTANCE
We’ll continue to monitor government guidelines
and adhere to social distancing guidelines as
appropriate. Perspex screens, floor markings,
a limit to one customer per booking in reception
and staggered arrival times for guests are in place
to help us manage this and will remain for as long
as necessary.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
You made it super easy, It's all been extremely efficient, The welcome at the base has
we were away from everybody Covid-19 secure - very easy. been excellent despite all the
and everything here was I'd recommend it thoroughly new safety measures in place to
set up perfectly. to anyone... prevent the Coronavirus
D. Clark Canada M. Kendrick UK B. Thome France
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NEW TO
BOATING
HOLIDAYS?
No experience necessary,
no licence required!
If you’ve never been on a boating holiday before,
the concept is simple. We provide you with a boat,
which will be your home and transport for the
duration of your holiday. 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,
safety advice and other online resources? Reviewing this before your holiday
IT’S EASY PEASY! can aid your understanding of what you are told during the pre-departure
briefing and will help you to become confident with the boat and the
Not many of our new customers have driven a boat before. waterway more quickly.
However, they quickly realise how easy it is and soon become
confident navigating the waterways. Our base teams will tell (and
show) you everything you need to know, to make sure you are IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BOAT
completely happy with the controls. And the predeparture, arrival
and on board information we provide has been thoughtfully put Boating is a lot of fun and a most relaxing way of getting about. However, you will
together to ensure you have relevant and helpful information at treasure the moments you leave your boat just as much. The waterways provide
hand exactly when you need it. you with an ever-changing playground and somewhere new to explore, every day.
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PLAN YOUR TIME IN DETAIL OR TAKE EACH
DAY AS IT COMES – WHATEVER SUITS!
There is a waterways map on board which makes it very clear
where you can and can’t go. Other on-board information tells
you approximately how long it will take you to travel from
point to point, where you can moor and what you can expect
to find in each waterside town or village. Some people like to
plan their holiday itinerary in fine detail. Others enjoy waking
up each morning and chatting about what to do that day,
around the breakfast table.
IT'S ALL ON BOARD
All our boats have comfortable cabins; hot water, showers
and toilets; dining tables and fully-equipped kitchens –
everything you’ll need to be self-sufficient for the duration of
your holiday. You can travel from place to place, without the
need to keep unpacking and packing again! For more about
our boats, see pages 42 - 59.
CRUISE FOR AS LONG AND AS FAR AS YOU
WANT
In many of our boating regions, we have more than one base,
which means you can either return your boat to the same
base you started from, or you can cruise one-way between
two bases. You can book any duration from a three-night
short break to a two-week holiday, or even longer. We won’t
allow you to book a duration that doesn’t allow enough time
to get to your destination base. We’ve provided helpful
cruising suggestions on our destination pages, to show you
how long it will take to cruise between bases. An average of
three to four hours cruising a day is quite a nice pace. SEE OUR SUGGESTED ITINERARIES ONLINE
Although our holidays offer the freedom to go where you please and stop
LOCKS ARE EASY… AND GOOD FUN! 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
Going through locks is an enjoyable part of your holiday. It gives
a ranges of suggested itineraries for each of our cruising regions to help you
everyone on board the chance to get involved, no matter their
decide which route is best for you and to show you what your holiday might
age or experience. You’ll quickly get the hang of them and enjoy
look like once you’re there. Remember though – they are just suggestions.
the crew camaraderie and the opportunity to chat with fellow
boaters. The types of lock vary by region, whether manually- Although your start and end base are fixed once booked – what you do in
operated or electric; automatic or manned by a lock keeper. between can be flexed and changed as you go along.
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CANADA
Montreal
Ottawa
Smiths Falls
Rideau Canal
Seeley's Bay Belfast
Toronto
Kingston
Carrick-on
-Shannon
Shannon
& Erne
Dublin
Portumna
New York IRELAND
Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Canada
Washington D.C
Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Lot
Windmill at Zaanse
Schans, Netherlands
Venice
10 Vineyard on the MidiOUR CRUISING
Inverness
Caledonian
REGIONS
Laggan
Canal
Fort William
Glasgow Edinburgh
SCOTL AND
Schwerin
NETHERLANDS Jabel
Mecklenburg
Groningen Marina
Hindeloopen Wolfsbruch
ENGLAND -Stavoren Friesland
Brandenburg Berlin
Birmingham Amsterdam
Potsdam
Benson Vinkeveen
Thames & Chertsey Holland
Oxford
Nieuwpoort GERMANY
London
Dover
Southampton Dunkirk
Bruges Flanders
Calais Brussels
Lille
BELGIUM Frankfurt
Cherbourg
Le Havre Trier
Paris
Metz
St.Malo
Hesse
Dinan Stuttgart
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
Bergerac
I TA LY
Bordeaux
Douelle
Lot
Nîmes Avignon
Le-Mas-d'Agenais
Aquitaine Castelsarrasin
Nice
St-Gilles
Toulouse Homps Montpellier
Castelnaudary Marseille
Trebes Béziers Port
Carcassonne
CassafieresCamargue
Narbonne
Canal du Midi MAP KEY
Le Boat bases
Cities
Cities with airports
Cruising regions
11STEP 1: CHOOSE YOUR DESTINATION
p20-21 Canal du Midi p22 Camargue p23 Aquitaine
The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage The Camargue hosts many fabulous beach Aquitaine in south-west France provides both
Site, is a wonderful journey through the sun- resorts, ancient ports, fishing villages and cultural and culinary delights with ancient hilltop
drenched vineyards and pretty villages of historic towns. It also is a wildlife haven and villages and colourful markets specialising in
the Languedoc - France’s most prolific wine is one of the few nesting sites for graceful French delicacies such as truffles.
producing region. flamingos in all of France.
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Wine-tasting Beaches and seaside fun Wine-tasting
Castles and Cathar history Amazing wildlife Cycling
Cycling Delicious seafood Glorious gastronomy
p24 Lot p25 Charente p26 Brittany
Discover majestic scenery, wide valleys and Supposedly the ‘loveliest river in France’, Full of Celtic charm and fairy-tale castles, unique
steep gorges; spectacular limestone cliffs and the crystal clear waters of the Charente are Breton culture and traditions come to life in this
cascading waterfalls; a nature-lovers dream, perfect for swimming in. Pass fields of vibrant picturesque cruising region, with many pretty
popular for wildlife-spotting, kayaking and sunflowers, ancient Roman sites and cognac villages and lively towns to explore.
canoeing. distilleries.
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Swimming and fun in the river Swimming and fun in the river Fairytale castles
Fishing Fishing Delicious seafood
Breathtaking scenery Historical monuments Lively cities and culture
p27 Alsace p28-29 Burgundy: Loire & Nivernais p30-31 Burgundy: Franche Comté
Alsace, neighboured by Germany, has a The Nivernais Canal is reputed to be one of As well as fine wines and gourmet cuisine,
distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb France’s prettiest and the Loire provides gentle the landscapes of this region are rich with
cruising to suit all tastes; nature-lovers, history cruising with few locks. Both offer spectacular the natural beauty of pine forests,
buffs and city explorers. Alsace has it all! views, hilltop vineyards and charming towns mountain scenery, rolling pastures and
and villages. meadows of flowers.
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Famous white wines Wine-tasting Wine-tasting
Cosmopolitan cities Cathedrals Swimming and fun in the river
Breathtaking scenery Cycling Glorious gastronomy
12p16-19 Canada p32-33 Italy
Bookended by vibrant Ottawa and bustling Kingston, both teeming with culture, the Rideau Canal Venice and its surrounding islands will enchant
(a UNESCO Wolrd Heritage Site) connects a series of wide open lakes, home to endless outdoor you with opulent architecture, vibrant culture
pursuits and watersports. The many quirky towns and villages along the way each harbour and spectacular vistas. By contrast, the rural
individual appeal, a wealth of boutique shopping opportunities and a big hearty welcome. charm of the Friuli region will surprise and
Especially great for: delight.
Especially great for:
Big lakes & watersports Big city art and culture Big city art and culture
Hiking and walking trails Fishing Beaches and seaside fun
Breathtaking scenery Mountain biking Golf
p34-35 Germany p36-37 Netherlands p38 Belgium
With dramatic lakeside castles, historic The rivers and lakes of Holland and Friesland Historical monuments, gothic facades,
cities, modern café culture, protected nature will provide glimpses of beautiful windmills, ancient towns, famous Belgian chocolate and
reserves and crystal clear lakes, this stunning waterside villages, vast lakes and colourful pretty humpback bridges make Belgium an
region is a haven for watersports enthusiasts fields. And don’t miss a day trip to vibrant enchanting destination with a vast tapestry of
and nature lovers. Amsterdam. charms.
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Big lakes and watersports Big lakes and watersports Beaches and seaside fun
Waterside castles and palaces Cycling Historic monuments and war memorials
Big city art and culture Big city art and culture Belgian beer
p39 Ireland p40 England p41 Scotland
Discover castle ruins and Celtic monuments, The River Thames provides a magical Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and legend,
surrounded by verdant green countryside. combination of lush green countryside, historic such as the tale of the Loch Ness monster,
Go fishing, play a round of golf or just relax castles, royal palaces & gardens and countless this breathtaking region has the majestic
while experiencing the genuine warmth and attractions to keep the most restless of mountains of the Scottish Highlands for a
hospitality of the Irish. travellers entertained. backdrop – stunning!
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Golf Castles, palaces and stately homes Fishing
Fishing Theme parks and family attractions Breathtaking scenery
Lively villages and a warm welcome Big city art and culture Outdoor pursuits
13NEED 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. A ROMANTIC ESCAPE Just the two of you? Head to Holland (p36-37) where you can cruise past tulip fields, cycle the flat countryside towpaths and immerse yourself in the culture and bright lights of Amsterdam. Or Belgium (p38) offers delightful Bruges along with picturesque canals, pretty scenery and chocolate! And not forgetting Italy (p32-33) and the most romantic city in the World – Venice! FAMILY FUN Head to the sunny south of France, where the Camargue (p22) offers amazing wildlife, sandy Mediterranean beaches, horse-riding, quad- biking and more. Or the captivating River Thames (p40) is packed full of fun and thrills with wildlife and theme parks, woodland trails, activity centres and countless parkland for picnics and running wild in. GROUP ADVENTURES Sharing a boat with friends and discovering new places to see and new things to do each day is not only great fun, but it's affordable too! The Thames (p40) and the Canal du Midi (p20-21) are teeming with waterside attractions and sites of interest, while Amsterdam (p36-37), Berlin (p34- 35) and Venice (p32-33) make a good ‘ city and countryside combo’ to suit a mix of holiday desires! The Camargue (p22), Lot (p24), Mecklenburg (p34), Friesland (p36) and Scotland (p41) are all good if your group is particularly active and enjoy outdoor pursuits. 14
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
The Cathar castles of the Canal du Midi (p20-21), including the impressive walled city
at Carcassonne, will enthral history buffs, while Celtic Brittany (p26) has its fair share
of enchanting chateaux to visit. Or explore royal Windsor Castle and Hampton Court
Palace on the historic Thames (p40).
SCENERY AND COUNTRYSIDE
The waterways meander past glorious countryside in whichever destination you
choose. However, the rugged highlands of Scotland (p41) are particularly stunning;
the perfect escape from it all. Alternatively, get away to the peaceful Nivernais and
Loire (p28-29) with pretty cobbled French villages, vineyards, forests and countryside.
Or the vast lakes and leafy forests of the Rideau Canal in Canada (p16-19) 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 (p23) will also reward you with Agen
prunes, foie gras, truffles and Bordeaux wine. And, with its wealth of gastro pubs,
exquisite riverside eateries and Michelin-starred restaurants, the Thames (p40) is
also a food-lovers paradise.
SWIMMING AND WATERSPORTS
A cruise in one of our beautiful river destinations, such as the River Lot (p24) and
River Charente (p25), or the open lakes of Mecklenburg in Germany (p34-35),
Friesland in the Netherlands (p36-37) and the Rideau Canal in Canada (p16) will
allow you to swim straight from your boat. Kayaking, and sometimes sailing, is
popular in these destinations and you can also hire stand-up paddle boards to take
with you (selected destinations only). For fun in the sea, try the Mediterranean
beaches of the Camargue (p22) or the Adriatic coast in Friuli, Italy (p32-33).
FISHING
Our river destinations make perfect fishing grounds. You can hire angling
dinghies with your boat hire in the Lot (p24), Charente (p25), Germany (p34-35),
Netherlands (p36-37) and Ireland (p39) so you can reach the most secluded
spots. Scotland (p41) is also a great destination for the avid angler. Ask us about
fishing licences.
AND THERE’S MUCH MORE…
Whether you love golf, fishing, cycling, gastronomy, wine tasting, wildlife, swimming
or watersports - we have a choice of perfect destinations for you. Visit our website
or call our expert team for recommendations.
15DISCOVER
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!
2021 is Le Boat's forth year in Canada and this unique
destination has been hugely popular. So much so, we're
expanding our fleet again, with four more boat arriving
in time for our 2021 season.
The spectacular Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site and the oldest continuously operating
canal in North America, works its way 202km
(125 miles) from Ottawa to Kingston.
Ottawa
Turn the page to read more about this stunning cruising ground.
Perth
16Big Rideau Lake
Bonnier Corp/Jon Whittle
EXTEND Niagara Falls
YOUR STAY
There are so many great things to do and see in this
great region of Canada! So why not combine your
Le Boat holiday with a stay in one or more of the
following nearby destinations?
ONTARIO'S HIGHLANDS
Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to disconnect, slow the pace,
and just wander, letting every new discovery of events, places, and people
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
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
art, and exciting nightlife options. or the swanky Mink Mile, before heading off to enjoy one of Canada’s
www.ottawatourism.ca top restaurants.
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Rideau Canal
The best of Europe's waterways in one amazing destination
Get a new perspective on canal cruising with our first ever non-European
destination. Discover the beauty of the Rideau Canal on your very own Canadian
adventure. Cruise effortlessly on a chain of lakes, rivers and canals that run from
Ottawa to Kingston. Find your own frontier spirit and engross yourself in the
region’s spellbinding natural wonders, quaint towns and pulsating cities. For
something truly special, come in September or October to witness the display
of reds, oranges and yellows of Canada's wilderness in the Fall. Whether you are
after breath-taking nature or vibrant culture, Canada has it all.
CRUISE CANADA IN TRUE STYLE
Our Canada fleet is comprised solely of boats from our brand new Horizon fleet.
The pretty limestone town of Perth with its lively local culture, quaint
boutiques and active markets.
Kingston, Ontario
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
All cruises must start and finish in Smiths Falls.
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
Smiths Falls > Portland >Jones Falls > Smiths Falls 27 12
1 WEEK RETURN
Smiths Falls > Newboro > Smiths Falls 33 20
CRUISING
Smiths Falls >Merrickville > Burritts Rapids > Long Island
34 20
> Smiths Falls
Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Long Island > Ottawa
43 36
10 TO 14 NIGHTS > Smiths Falls
RETURN CRUISING
Smiths Falls > Newboro > Kingston > Smiths Falls 50 30
Rideau Ferry - home to a beautiful 10 acre recreation area on the
Smiths Falls > Perth > Smiths Falls 10 8 shores of Lower Rideau Lake.
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
SHORT BREAK
Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Smiths Falls 13 10
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
DOWNLOAD OUR RIDEAU GUIDE
WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. 70 pages of detailed information on what
to see and where to stop along the canal,
plus a handy illustrated map.
18Navigating from lake to lake in the
middle of the Canadian forests
is probably the best of the boating
holidays: for the landscapes of course,
but also for the kindness of the lock keepers
and the relaxed climate. An experience not to be
missed under any circumstances...
Fabienne Ernst
Voted Canada’s prettiest village, Merrickville, home to a vibrant
artisanal community and often dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Rideau’.
We’re adding four more Horizon
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boats to our fleet in Canada, which
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means there’ll even more departures
Smiths Falls is both the location of one of our bases and a hub of outdoor activity and availability in 2021.
and adventure –the ideal place for a breath of fresh air.
Find Ottawa’s only working museum in Manotick. Watson’s Mill is both a fascinating Ottawa locks
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
Scheuermann Vineyard and Winery in Westport.
Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Ottawa
Smiths Falls – 1 hr
Toronto
Smiths Falls – 3 hrs 45 mins Burritts Rapids
Montreal
Perth Smiths Falls Nicholsons Locks
Smiths Falls – 2 hrs 30 mins
Kingston Merrickville
Beveridges Locks
Smiths Falls – 1 hr 25 mins
Rideau Ferry LO W E R
RIDEAU
Ask us about taxi Murphys Point Provincial Park LAKE
transfers to our bases
in Canada - we can UPPER BIG TRANSFER TIMES BY RAIL
recommend the RIDEAU RIDEAU
best taxi companies LAKE LAKE Ottawa
to use. Westport Portland Smiths Falls – 45 mins
Newboro ON T AR IO Kingston
Smiths Falls – 1 hr 15 mins
Montreal Central
Chaffeys Lockstation Jones Falls Smiths Falls – 3 hrs
Davis Lock Toronto Union
Smiths Falls – 3 hrs 30 mins
Seeley’s Bay
Lower Brewers
Lockstation
Locks: Locks on the Rideau are fun and easy! These traditional locks
Kingston are operated by hand, the old fashioned way, by a team of three to four
Mills lockkeepers. Locks are open 9am – 7pm (Friday to Sunday and on public
Kingston holidays). The rest of the week they open 9am – 6pm (10am – 4pm before 21st
Toronto June and after 5th Sep).
Moorings: A mandatory fee will be added to your booking which covers all
overnight moorings at Parks Canada sites as well as in some town/village
marinas. See page 64 for more details. Other mooring options areavailable for a
fee, which is payable locally.
Boating Season: Boating Season: Our boating season in Canada runs from 21st
May - 11th Oct 2021.
19FRANCE Visit Château les Carrasses to experience exceptional wines and fine dinning
Enjoy regional treats at the Olonzac market every Tuesday morning.
Canal
du Midi
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 holiday
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 Trèbes and Port Cassafières. Or you can book a return-to-base
cruise (3 nights minimum) from any base.
CRUISING
DURATION ROUTE HOURS NO. LOCKS
Port Cassafières > Narbonne >
27 44
Port Cassafières
1 WEEK RETURN
Homps > Carcassonne > Homps 20 42
CRUISING
Castelnaudary > Carcassonne >
21 48
Castelnaudary
Port Cassafières > Castelnaudary 33 63
1 WEEK ONE-WAY
Homps > Castelnaudary 20 45
CRUISING
(Choose to cruise in
either direction)
Homps > Port-Cassafières 13 18
Port-Cassafières > Homps >
20 34
Narbonne
10 TO 14 NIGHTS
Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes 36 58
RETURN CRUISING
Homps > Le Somail > Homps 11 12
Homps > Le Somail > Carcassonne
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
> Trèbes 19 40
SHORT BREAK
(4 nights one-way)
Castelnaudary > Trèbes
14 31
(4 nights one-way)
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
All locks are electric and free to use. Some are automatic, but
most are manned. Opening hours 09:00-18:00 (19:00 in the
summer); closed
12:30 - 13:30 (12:00 - 13:00 on Canal de la Robine / de Jonction). Locks
are closed on certain public holidays, including 1st May and 1st Nov.
The Fonseranes staircase of locks can get busy and have specific hours
of operation which may slow your progress along the canal. If you are on
a return-to-base cruise and wish to save time by not passing through
them, you can still see Béziers by mooring at the top or bottom and
walking or cycling into the city.
Pretty Le Somail with its antiquarian bookshop and lovely restaurants.
20Narbonne on the Canal de la Robine is a
particularly wonderful city that we can't
recommend enough: the Via Domitia,
the Cathedral of St. Just and St. Pasteur,
the Pont de Marchand and of course
the market hall are all worth a visit.
Stefan Krause
Ancient walled city and the World Heritage listed stronghold
at Carcassonne.
Cathédrale St-Nazaire in Béziers.
Visit the Cathar Castle, Château de Minerve, the site of a ten week siege
during the Cathar crusades.
The staircase of locks at Fonseranes and the aqueduct bridge over
the River Orb.
The Roman town of Narbonne with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, lively
streets, pedestrianised precincts and the famous Merchant’s Bridge.
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Toulouse
Toulouse
Castelnaudary - 50mins • Trèbes - 1hr 10mins • Homps - 1hr 30min
Carcassonne
Castelnaudary - 35min • Trèbes - 20mins • Homps - 35min DOWNLOAD OUR MIDI GUIDE
Béziers 100 pages of detailed information on
Homps - 1 hrs 30 mins • Narbonne - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins what to see and where to stop along
Narbonne the canal, plus a handy illustrated map.
Béziers - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins
Béziers
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Fonsérannes
CASTELNAUDARY Locks
Ventenac- Vias
CA
en-Minervois Capestang Colombiers Agde
NA
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U
MI
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Paraza E
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TRÈBES
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Bram Sallèles N
CASSAFIÈRES
HOMPS d’Aude
Argens -
Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal Carcassonne Minervois
CANAL DE
LA ROBINE
Narbonne
Port-la-Nouvelle
21FRANCE
Camargue Excellent seafood
restaurants and
pretty fishing villages.
Colourful traditions, ancient ports Don’t miss oysters in
and wonderful wildlife Bouzigues.
You'll love it's bustling seaside resorts, by day and by night,
excellent sandy beaches and traditional lifestyle which includes
local festivals, jousting and modern-day cowboys.
Sandy Mediterranean beaches and sunshine from April to October.
Abundant bird and wildlife in the wetlands and lakes, including pink
Horse riding, quad
flamingos. May - June is the best time for birdwatching.
biking, sand buggies
AOC Costières de Nîmes wine cellars at Gallician. Horse riding, quad
and jet skiing.
biking, sand buggies
Saint-Gilles and its beautifully-restored historical centre. and jet skiing.
Ancient port and
The Camargue region has few locks, and no locks on the Etang de Thau (it's an
medieval walled city of
inland sea water lake), so it's perfect for anyone new to cruising or looking for an
easy cruising experience. You are advised to moor in the harbours at night as Aigues-Mortes.
larger barges passing by could pull you away from makeshift moorings.
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this
region, in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3
nights minimum) from any base. TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS Montpellier
St Gilles - 45mins
St. Gilles > Etang de Thau > St. Gilles 22 0 Nîmes
AVIGNON MARSEILLE
1 WEEK RETURN St Gilles - 30mins
CRUISING Avignon
Port Cassafières > Aigues Mortes > Nîmes
Port Cassafières
28 4 St Gilles - 45mins
Beaucaire
Marseille Tarascon
St Gilles - 1hr 30mins
1 WEEK ONE-WAY Bellegarde
NE
CRUISING
St. Gilles > Port Cassafières 17 2
RHÔ
(Choose to cruise
in either direction) Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal ST. GILLES
RHÔNE
Arles
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT St Gilles > Aigues Mortes >
13 0
Montpellier Gallician SÈT
E
G
RA
SHORT BREAK Palavas-les-Flots > St. Gilles N
D
À
La Grande-Motte RHÔNE
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE U
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
D
Aigues-Mortes
N
A
L
Carnon
Maguelone A
RH
C
Palavas- Le Grau-
Bouzigues
ÔN
Frontignan les-Flots du-Roi
E
Mèze
U
A
Béziers Sète
H
T
E
D
Marseillan
G
N
TA
Fonsérrannes
É
CAN Vias
AL
D
U MIDI
Tunnel
Colombiers Agde
de Malpas Le Cap d’Agde
22 PORT
CASSAFIÈRESFRANCE Armagnac
tasting in its
Aquitaine
home town of
Condom.
Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
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
waterways. In the past, Aquitaine's picture- postcard scenery inspired
many famous artists. Today people come here to discover the perfect
ingredients for gourmet cruising.
Moissac’s world-famous abbey and cloisters.
Chic shopping and culture in Montauban and Agen.
Glassworks at Vianne.
Art Museum at Agen boasting works by Goya, Sisley and Dufy.
Flower-adorned Castelsarrasin and one of the best farmer’s markets in the region.
Bordeaux Roman aqueducts.
Bergerac
Locks are automatic
and free to use. Opening
hours approx 09:00–19:00 Castets
depending on the season; closed en-Dorthe
12:00–13:00. Locks are closed on
certain public holidays.
It is no longer possible to access
LE MAS D'AGENAIS
LOT
the River Lot while cruising in the Canal Navigable river Non-navigable river
Aquitaine region. Damazan Le Boat base
Buzet-sur-Baïse
Agen
Vianne CANAL
DE G
A RONN E Sauveterre-St-Denis
Lavardac
Valence
Nérac d'Agen Moissac
BA
ÏSE
Auvillar Montauban
Moncrabeau
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Castelsarrasin
All cruises must start and finish in Le Mas d’Agenais. D
E
AL CH
N
CRUISING NO. Condom CA N
TE
O
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS M
2 WEEK RETURN Le Mas-d'Agenais > Agen > Moissac > Valence-
60 86
CRUISING Montauban > Le Mas-d'Agenais
sur-Baïse
Le Mas d’Agenais > Nérac > Moissac >
39 52
Le Mas d’Agenais
1 WEEK+ RETURN
CRUISING
e Mas d’Agenais > Moissac >
L
31 36
Le Mas d’Agenais TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT Le Mas d’Agenais > Nérac >
15 22
Bordeaux
SHORT BREAK Le Mas d’Agenais (min. 4 nights)
Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 10minToulouse Toulouse
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 40min
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. Bergerac
Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 15min
23FRANCE
Lot 7th century
stone village of
Saint-Cirq Lapopie,
perched high on
the cliffs and home
for centuries to
craftsmen
and artists.
An active adventure through majestic scenery
The clear waters of the River Lot meander through wide valleys and steep
gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and hilltop villages.
The iconic arches and
towers of Pont Valentré
in Cahors.
We do not recommend this region if this is
your first boating holiday, as river currents
can sometimes be strong. Cycle along the tows path cut into the cliff face
All locks are manual and user-operated. There are no with stunning views of the river below.
lock- keepers on the River Lot. As such, a good level of Hire standup paddleboards and
fitness is required from at least two crew members. explore, or swim in the river.
TRANSFER TIMES
Access to shore power facilities on the River Lot is
BY ROAD
severely restricted.
Bordeaux
Douelle - 2hrs 30mins
The cave drawings and stalagmites of the Pech-Merle Toulouse
caves near Cabrerets.
Douelle - 1hr 25mins
Pretty Luzech with its 13th century church. Bergerac What a stunning river running
Douelle - 1hr 30mins through steep sided cliffs
The 7th century castle at Mercuès.
bordered by small pretty villages.
Be sure to stop in Vers and book
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS a table at the Hotel de la Truite
All cruises must start and finish in Douelle. Dorée, a gem!
CRUISING NO. The service was good the food
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
better and the Malbec better still!
1 WEEK+ RETURN Douelle > Luzech > Tour-de-Faure >
26 28
CRUISING Douelle
Mr and Mrs Robinson
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Douelle > Vers > Douelle (min. 4 nights) 13 16
SHORT BREAK
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
BORDEAUX BERGERAC
Cabrerets
Mercuès Le Boat base
Caïx Navigable river
Parnac Caillac
Canal Non-navigable river
Vers
Laroque- Bouziès Larnagol
Pradines St-Géry
Luzech des-Arcs
DOUELLE Tour-de-Faure
Savanac
Saint-Cirq Cénevières
Cahors Arcambal Lapopie
TOULOUSE
24FRANCE The Roman town
of Saintes with
Charente
its famous Arc
de Germanicus,
Roman frescoes and
Amphitheatre ruins.
The loveliest river in France
The Charente is known as one of France’s most beautiful rivers – its
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
and tasting session.
Excellent maritime museums
and delicious seafood in the naval
town of Rochefort.
There are only a few locks on the River Charente. They are all manually-operated with no
lock- keepers. As such, a good level of fitness is required from at least two crew members. Thriving hilltop cathedral city of Angoulême
Locks are open on public holidays. for stunning views, café culture and shopping.
From St. Savinien to Rochefort the river becomes tidal – affected by Atlantic tides, strong Impressive renaissance châteaux.
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
sailing experience should set out to visit Rochefort by boat. Alternatively, you can easily moor at Châteauneuf-sur-Charente.
St. Savinien and take the train to Rochefort.
Vintage car collection at Mosnac.
TRANSFER TIMES CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
LA ROCHELLE BY ROAD All cruises must start and finish in Jarnac.
CRUISING NO.
Bordeaux DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
Jarnac - 1hr 30mins
Rochefort La Rochelle Jarnac > Angoulême > Jarnac 22 30
1 WEEK+ RETURN
Jarnac - 1hr 30mins CRUISING
Jarnac > St-Savinien > Jarnac 21 10
Jarnac > Cognac >
12 16
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente > Jarnac
St-Savinien 3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
SHORT BREAK
Jarnac > Cognac > Saintes > Jarnac
15 10
(min. 4 nights)
Port d'Envaux
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal
Saintes Chaniers
JARNAC
Angoulême
Cognac
Bourg- St-Simon Trois-
Palis
Charente
BORDEAUX
Châteauneuf-
sur-Charente
25FRANCE
Brittany CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region, in either direction.
Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from Messac but not Dinan.
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
Celtic charm and fairytale castles
Messac > Josselin > Messac 35 36
1 WEEK RETURN
Brittany is a charming region to explore. Its 600km of waterways and Napoleonic CRUISING
canals meander through a peaceful landscape of woodland and pastures, dotted Messac > Nantes > Messac 44 36
with medieval towns and fairytale castles.
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT Messac > La Gacilly > Messac
16 6
SHORT BREAK (min. 4 nights)
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
Historic Nantes with its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Castle of the Dukes of Brittany
and floral gardens. Visit Les Machines de I' Île, home to the Grand Éléphant.
Medieval fortified town of Dinan, high on the cliffs above the harbour.
Imposing turreted
castle in the beautiful
town of Josselin with
its timber houses and
pavement cafés.
Dinan
Léhon
CA
AL
N
D ’ I L L E
ET R
A NC
E
Tinténiac
Hédé
Breton oysters and excellent seafood restaurants in
Beautiful St. Sauveur Abbey, cloisters and lively the sailing harbours of La Roche Bernard.
Monday markets in Redon.
Stunning Yves Rocher botanical gardens in
Le Boat Base Navigable river
La Gacilly and the Photo Festival throughout
Rennes
E
N
the summer. Canal Non-navigable canal
AI
VIL
Rennes with its bustling markets (especiallly
C
A
N
on Saturdays), cathedral, Parliament building,
A
Pont-Réan
L
D
E
museum, science centre and planetarium. Josselin Le Boël
NA
N TE
S
À
B L AV ET BR
ES
T
Locks are manual or electric Guipry-messac
and all of them have a lock keeper. La Gacilly
Malestroit MESSAC
AFF
L’Île aux Pies
Redon
LAINE
VI
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Rennes Guenrouët Blain Nort-sur-
Messac - 30mins La Roche- CA
Erdre
Bernard
N
N AL DE N A T
Nantes S À B
E
RE
Messac - 1hr T
S
RE
St. Malo
Sucé-sur-Erdre
ERD
Messac - 1hr 15mins
Nantes
26
26FRANCE
Alsace
Exceptionally
scenic Sarre
and Moselle
rivers (licence
required).
Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
The tiny French regions of Alsace, and neighbouring
Saarland in Germany, are blessed with breathtaking scenery
and are renown for the art and architecture of their cities.
The Place
Stanislas in
Nancy, one
of the most
beautiful
squares in
the world and
a must for
Art Nouveau
lovers.
Marvel of modern engineering – the St-Louis / Arzviller Boat Lift. UNESCO World Heritage city of Strasbourg for culture, shopping, dining
and its monumental cathedral.
Thermal baths and the stunning stained-glass cathedral in Metz.
Watch crystal blowing demonstrations at Cristal Lehrer at the bottom
of the Arzviller Boat Lift.
A boating licence is required if you wish to cruise from Saarbrücken City to
Apach along the waterways of Germany and Luxembourg. Please speak to our
Sales Team for further details about obtaining a licence. Licences 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
– 18:00, Hesse to Sarreguemines 09:30 – 18:30, Hesse to Erstein 07:00 – 19:00
(09:00 – 18:00 on Sundays), Erstein to Boofzheim 09:00 – 17:30. There is no charge
to use them. Locks are closed on certain Public Holidays. The boatlift and tunnels are
Rose Garden, Château des Rohan (above) and excellent views closed on 1st May and 1st November.
from the sumptuous Haut Barr Castle in Saverne
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
LUXEMBOURG
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Strasbourg Entzheim
You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this Hesse - 1hr • Boofzheim - 35min
region, in either direction (allow at least 7 nights). Or you can book a Nancy-Metz
return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from either base. Hesse - 1hr 10mins • Boofzheim -2hrs 10min
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
GERMANY
SAARLAND Canal Disused canal
SA
Hesse > Strasbourg > Hesse 35 68 Licence Required
AR
Navigable river
E
Thionville Non-navigable river
Le Boat Base
1 WEEK+ RETURN
Hesse > Nancy > Hesse 28 50
CRUISING Saarbrücken
Hesse > Saarbrücken > Hesse 38 62
1 WEEK ONE-WAY Metz Sarreguemines
E
CRUISING
R
AR
Hesse > Strasbourg > Boofzheim 24 44
S
(Choose to cruise in LA
E
LE
L L LÈR ES D
either direction)
Sarralbe
MOSEL
2 WEEK RETURN Hesse > Saarbrücken > Metz > Hesse
Hochfelden
71 75
Lutzelbourg
CRUISING (Licence required) OU
I
Pont-à-
Sarrebourg
Saverne
H
N A L DE S
Hesse > Saverne > Hesse Mousson Mittersheim
15 28
Lagarde
(min. 4 nights)
CA
Etang de
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT Gondrexange
E LA
M A RN E AU
Hesse > Lagarde > Hesse 11 14
IN
D
SHORT BREAK Nancy L
RH
RH
C ANA
IN
Arzviller
RHIN
Niderviller
AU
RNE
Gondrexange
Hesse > Mittersheim > Hesse A
14 26 M
HESSE
CANA E L A
(min. 4 nights) L D Strasbourg
St Nicolas
N E A RHIN
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE CA
de Port
AL
N
U
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
D ES
RHO
Erstein
V
OS GES
AN A L D E
BOOFZHEIM
C 27FRANCE
Burgundy:
Nivernais
& Loire
Splendid châteaux, peaceful landscapes
and pretty waterways
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
Paris CDG
Classic French wines in Sancerre and Chablis.
Migennes - 1hr 50mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 1hr 50 min
Paris
Tannay - 2hrs 45mins • Decize - 3hrs
Montereau
Paris Orly -Fault-Yonne
Migennes - 1hr 30mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 1hr 30 min NE
Moret-sur-Loing SEI Canal
Tannay - 2hrs 30mins • Decize - 2hrs 40mins
St-Mammès Pont-sur-Yonne
Basel/Mulhouse Canal non navigable
Nemours
CAN
YO
Migennes - 3hrs 50mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 4hrs 40 min Rivier navigable
Sens
AL D
NN
Tannay - 3hrs 50mins • Decize - 4hrs 10mins
E
U LO
Dijon Le Boat Base
IN
Migennes - 2hrs • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 2hrs 50 min • Tannay - 1hr 50mins MIGENNES
G
Montargis St-Florentin
Decize - 2hrs 20mins Joigny
CAN
YO N
AL D
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Monéteau Tanlay
NE
Tonnerre
E
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this
Chablis
BRIA
Auxerre Ancy-le-Franc
region, in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise Rogny-les-
RE
C
(3 nights minimum) from any base. Sept-Écluses Vincelles
A
Cravant
N
Briare
AL
CRUISING NO.
Prégilbert Vermenton
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS DE
B
OU
Montbard
CHÂTILLON- Mailly-le-Château RG
C
SUR-LOIRE
AN
Migennes > Mailly-le-Château >
O
27 56
Châtel-Censoir GN
AL
Migennes
E
Clamecy Vézelay
L AT É R A L
Migennes > Ancy-le-Franc >
33 64
Migennes
Sancerre TANNAY Chitry-les-Mines Pouilly-
Tannay > Châtel Censoir > Auxois
CAN
24 52
Chitry-les-Mines > Tannay BASEL MULHOUSE
1 WEEK+ RETURN
AL D
À
LA
CRUISING
Châtillon-sur-Loire > Sancerre > La Charité-
U
LO
34 40
sur-Loire Baye Châteauneuf
Nevers > Châtillon-sur-Loire
Dijon
IR
E
NI
VERNAIS
Decize > Paray-le-Monial > Decize 30 38 Châtillon-en-Bazois
Nevers Bo
Migennes > Pont-sur-Yonne > Migennes 21 24 Chevenon Chag
Apremont-sur-Allier Cercy-la-Tour
Decize > Tannay 27 70 C
A le Creusot
N
1 WEEK ONE-WAY DECIZE
A
Montchanin
L
Gannay-sur-Loire
LA
CRUISING
Tannay > Migennes 24 49
TÉ
(Choose to cruise in
Montceau-
RAL
either direction)
les-Mines
Châtillon-sur-Loire > Decize 22 24 À
LA
LO
IR
E Digoin
Decize > La Charité-sur-Loire > Decize
25 28 Dompierre-sur-Besbre
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
(min. 5 nights) Paray-le-Monial
CANA
SHORT BREAK
Migennes > Auxerre > Migennes 11 20
L DE R O
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
A
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
NN
E À DIG OI
28
N
RoanneBetween Tannay and Decize, Châtillon-
en-Bazois is not to be missed. A real
"coup de coeur" is the château and its
French-style gardens. The lady of the
house will take you on a tour of her beautifully
furnished residence and will teach you all about
the history of her castle.
Mr & Mrs Romann
The huge Cathedral Saint-Cyr, the impressive Palais des Ducs (left)
and other historical gems in the Roman city of Nevers.
On Canal Lateral a la Loire, Canal du Nivernais & Yonne River
(Migennes to Chatillon-sur-Loire to Migennes via Decize), most locks
are manual with lock keepers. The Sardy Staircase near Baye has 16
locks and a lock keeper to assist. There are a few lifting bridges, operated by
pushing a button.
On Canal de Briare & Canal du Loing (Chatillon-sur-Loire to Migennes via
Montargis), most locks are automatic without lock keepers.
A train operates between Paris and Migennes almost every hour
Impressive Briare Aqueduct.
Fishing in Prégilbert or Paray-le-Monial.
Magnificent châteaux in Chitry-les-Mines and Châtillon-en-Bazois.
Stunning views from the medieval hilltop village of Cercy-la-Tour.
Famous Romanesque Basilica at Paray-le-Monial.
Cycle along the perfectly flat tow paths between Auxerre and Decize
and along the Canal de Bourgogne.
Watersports, hiking and
spectacular aqueducts at Baye.
Fabulous Gothic cathedrals
and churches in Migennes,
Sens, Auxerre (right)
and Nevers.
29FRANCE
Burgundy:
Franche-
Comté
Natural beauty in the heart of France
From dense forests, craggy cliffs and mountain scenery to rolling
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
and stunning scenery.
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Lyon
St Jean-de-Losne - 1hr 50mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 40mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins
Geneva
St Jean-de-Losne - 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 50mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins
Dijon Épinal
St Jean-de-Losne - 40mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 2hrs • Branges - 1hr 20mins
Basel/Mulhouse
Bains-les-Bains
St Jean-de-Losne – 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 1hr 45 mins • Branges 2hrs 50mins
Selles
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS FONTENOY-
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this LE-CHÂTEAU
region, in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise
(3 nights minimum) from any base.
E
N
R G OG
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS Scey-sur-Saône Port-sur-Saône
U
B O
St. Jean-de-Losne > Louhans > Ray-sur-Saône
ET
37 14
St. Jean-de-Losne E
N
M PA G
St. Jean-de-Losne > Besançon >
CA
37 52 BASEL MULHOUSE
N T R C HA
NE
NAL D
St. Jean-de-Losne
Ô
SA
E
Gray
E BO
1 WEEK RETURN St. Jean-de-Losne > Chagny > IN
26 28 RH
L E
CRUISING St. Jean-de-Losne U
Dijon A
N E
AU
RG
N
HÔ
CA
R
OG N
DU
Branges > Chagny > Branges 28 32 N AL
CA
E
Saint-Vit Besançon
ST-JEAN-
Branges > Mâcon >
26 8 DE-LOSNE Auxonne
Chalon-sur-Saône > Branges
Fontenoy-le-Château > Dole
33 32 GENEVA
1 WEEK ONE-WAY
St. Jean-de-Losne Beaune
CRUISING Seurre
(Choose to cruise
LYON
in either direction)
St. Jean-de-Losne > Chagny > Branges 27 30
Chagny
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Gergy
2 WEEK ONE-WAY
Fontenoy-le-Château > Branges 50 38
E
Chalon-sur-Saône
TR
CRUISING N
E
C
U
D
Canal
BRANGES
SA
Branges > Tournus > Branges 10 6 NA
L
ÔNE
A
Louhans
LO
Canal non navigable
C
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
IRE
LLE
SHORT BREAK EI
S
St. Jean-de-Losne > Dôle >
16 18 Tournus Cuisery Rivier navigable
St. Jean-de-Losne (min. 4 nights)
La Truchère Le Boat Base
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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