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2 0 1 8 B O AT I N G H O L I D AY S EUROPE AND CANADA • NO LICENCE REQUIRED • NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Visit our website Welcome
or give us a call to...
on board!
• check availability. Grab hold of a unique opportunity to experience the 'real'
side of your holiday destination. Enchanting waterways
carry you away from the main tourist belt and submerse
• get up-to-date pricing. you in local culture and customs. Escape the everyday,
connect with family and friends and let the charm of local
people delight you.
• find more details, images and videos.
NEW
LE BOAT ARRIVES
IN CANADA!
New in 2018, Le Boat is excited to open its first
cruising destination outside of Europe. Discover the
unique charm of the Rideau Canal on pages 12 - 15.
Be inspired…
New to boating holidays? 4-5 NEW
Your holiday, your way! 6-7 TWO BRAND NEW MODELS
FOR LARGER GROUPS
Our destinations 8 - 37 Our newest fleet of Horizon boats sees a new five-cabin
addition in 2018, so up to 12 people can now enjoy our
premier ‘Horizon’ experience. See page 40 for details.
Canada NEW 12 - 15
And if you’re heading for the waterways of Italy, look out
for the brand new Minuetto 8+ which has four cabins and
France 16 - 27 sleeps up to 10 people. Its slick design includes a front
and rear thruster for easy handling, air-conditioning and a
dishwasher! See page 45.
Rest of Europe 28 - 37
Our boats 38 - 53
Ownership programme 41
Your holiday price 54 - 55
NEW
MORE SUNDAY DEPARTURES
Holiday extras 57
We now offer Sunday departures in all bases on the
Canal du Midi and Camargue, as well as at selected bases
Good to know 58 - 59 in Burgundy, Alsace and Italy.
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New to
boating
holidays?
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 38 - 53.
No experience necessary,
no licence required! PLAN YOUR TIME IN DETAIL
OR TAKE EACH DAY AS IT COMES –
If you’ve never been on a boating holiday before, WHATEVER SUITS!
the concept is simple. We provide you with a There is a waterways map on board which makes
boat, which will be your home and transport for it very clear where you can and can’t go. Other
on-board information tells you approximately how
the duration of your holiday. Pick it up from one of long it will take you to travel from point to point,
our many bases, situated along some of the most where you can moor and what you can expect
to find in each waterside town or village. Some
beautiful waterways in Europe and Canada, and people like to plan their holiday itinerary in fine
the rest is entirely up to you. Go where you want; detail. Others enjoy waking up each morning and
chatting about what to do that day, around the
do as you please. The only requirement is that breakfast table.
you return it back to the base on time.
LOCKS ARE EASY… AND GOOD FUN! CRUISE FOR AS LONG
IT’S LIKE DRIVING A CAR, BUT MORE RELAXING AND AS FAR AS YOU WANT
Going through locks is an enjoyable part of your holiday. It gives everyone on
board the chance to get involved, no matter their age or experience. You’ll quickly
Not many of our new customers have driven a boat before. However, In many of our boating regions, we have more
get the hang of them and enjoy the crew camaraderie and the opportunity to
they quickly realise how easy it is and soon become confident than one base, which means you can either return
chat with fellow boaters. The types of lock vary by region, whether manually-
navigating the waterways. Our base teams will tell (and show) you your boat to the same base you started from, or
operated or electric; automatic or manned by a lock keeper.
everything you need to know and will accompany you for a short you can cruise one-way between two bases. You
distance, to make sure you are completely happy with the controls. can book any duration from a three-night short
However, if you'd prefer to get a head start before you leave home, our break to a two-week holiday, or even longer. We
boat handling videos and online resources are perfect for you. Visit our won’t allow you to book a duration that doesn’t
website /boat-handling IT’S NOT JUST ABOUT THE BOAT allow enough time to get to your destination base.
We’ve provided helpful cruising suggestions on
Boating is a lot of fun and a most relaxing way of getting about. However, you will our destination pages, to show you how long it will
treasure the moments you leave your boat just as much. The waterways provide take to cruise between bases. An average of three
you with an ever-changing playground and somewhere new to explore, every day. to four hours cruising a day is quite a nice pace.
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Your holiday,
your way
If you’re wondering whether a boating holiday is for you, Marseillan, Camargue
then wonder no more. Our holidays can be whatever Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Lot
you want them to be, whether you’re a waterways A ROMANTIC ESCAPE
Citadel of Carcassonne, Midi SCENERY AND COUNTRYSIDE
novice or an avid boater; an active adventurer or a Just the two of you? Head to Holland where you can cruise past
The waterways meander past glorious countryside
chilled sun-seeker. Now, hop on board! tulip fields, cycle the flat countryside towpaths and immerse
in whichever destination you choose. However,
yourself in the culture and bright lights of Amsterdam.
the rugged highlands of Scotland are particularly
Or Belgium offers delightful Bruges along with picturesque
stunning; the perfect escape from it all.
canals, pretty scenery and chocolate! And not forgetting Italy
Alternatively, get away to the peaceful Nivernais and
and the most romantic city in the world – Venice!
Loire with pretty cobbled French villages, vineyards,
forests and countryside. Or the vast lakes and leafy
Big Rideau Lake, Canada forests of the Rideau Canal in Canada will take your
breath away.
SWIMMING AND WATERSPORTS
A cruise in one of our beautiful river destinations,
such as the River Lot and River Charente, or the
open lakes of Mecklenburg in Germany, Friesland
in the Netherlands and the Rideau in Canada
will allow you to swim straight from your boat.
Kayaking, and sometimes sailing, is popular in
HISTORY AND HERITAGE
these destinations and you can also hire stand-
The Cathar castles of the Canal du Midi, up paddle boards to take with you (selected
including the impressive walled city at destinations only). For fun in the sea, try the
Carcassonne, will enthral history buffs, while Mediterranean beaches of the Camargue or the
Celtic Brittany has its fair share of enchanting Adriatic coast in Friuli, Italy.
chateaux to visit. Or explore royal Windsor
Castle and Hampton Court Palace on the
historic Thames.
FAMILY FUN GROUP ADVENTURES
Head to the sunny south of France, where the Camargue offers amazing
Sharing a boat with friends and discovering new places to see and new
wildlife, sandy Mediterranean beaches, horse-riding, quad-biking and more.
things to do each day is not only great fun, but it's affordable too! The
Or the captivating River Thames is packed full of fun and thrills with wildlife Thames and the Canal du Midi are teeming with waterside attractions
and theme parks, woodland trails, activity centres and countless parkland for and sites of interest, while Amsterdam, Berlin and Venice make a
picnics and running wild in. good ‘city and countryside combo’ to suit a mix of holiday desires! The
Camargue, Lot, Mecklenburg, Friesland and Scotland are all good if your
group is particularly active and enjoy outdoor pursuits.
HOLIDAYS FOR SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Thanks to our partners at Intrepid Travel, a Le Boat holiday is now an option
for single travellers. You can now book a guided boating holiday by the cabin,
so you can share your waterways experience with like-minded travellers
GLORIOUS GASTRONOMY
at an affordable price. Available on the Canal du Midi and Burgundy:
Franche Comté. Crusty French bread, fine wine and delicious
FISHING
cheeses await you in all of our French regions,
Available on selected dates, boats and routes only. AND THERE’S MUCH MORE…
although a cruise through Aquitaine will also Our river destinations make perfect fishing grounds.
reward you with Agen prunes, foie gras, truffles You can hire angling dinghies with your boat hire Whether you love golf, fishing, cycling, gastronomy,
and Bordeaux wine. And, with its wealth of gastro in the Lot, Charente, Germany, Netherlands and wine tasting, wildlife, swimming or watersports
FOR MORE DETAILS ABOUT TRAVELLING SOLO, pubs, exquisite riverside eateries and Michelin- Ireland so you can reach the most secluded spots. - we have a choice of perfect destinations for
PLEASE CONTACT OUR BOATING EXPERTS starred restaurants, the Thames is also a food- Scotland is also a great destination for the avid you. Visit our website or call our expert team for
OR SEE OUR WEBSITE /HOLIDAYS-FOR-SINGLES
lovers paradise. angler. Ask us about fishing licences. recommendations.
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Our cruising regions
MAP KEY
Le Boat bases
Cities
Cities with airports
Cruising regions
Ottawa Locks, Canada
Saint-Cirq Lapopie, Lot
Windmill at Zaanse
Schans, Netherlands
Venice
10 Vineyard on the Midi 11
Where will you go?
p16-17 Canal du Midi p18 Camargue p19 Aquitaine p12-15 Canada p28-29 Italy
The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage The Camargue hosts many fabulous beach Aquitaine in south-west France provides Bookended by vibrant Ottawa and bustling Kingston, both teeming with culture, the Rideau Canal Venice and its surrounding islands will enchant
Site, is a wonderful journey through the sun- resorts, ancient ports, fishing villages and both cultural and culinary delights with connects a series of wide open lakes, home to endless outdoor pursuits and watersports. The many you with opulent architecture, vibrant culture
drenched vineyards and pretty villages of historic towns. It also is a wildlife haven and ancient hilltop villages and colourful markets quirky towns and villages along the way each harbour individual appeal and a big hearty welcome. and spectacular vistas. By contrast, the rural
the Languedoc - France’s most prolific wine is one of the few nesting sites for graceful specialising in French delicacies such charm of the Friuli region will surprise and
producing region. flamingos in all of France. as truffles. delight.
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Wine-tasting Beaches and seaside fun Wine-tasting Big lakes & watersports Big city art and culture Big city art and culture
Castles and Cathar history Amazing wildlife Cycling Hiking and walking trails Fishing Beaches and seaside fun
Cycling Delicious seafood Glorious gastronomy Breathtaking scenery Mountain biking Golf
p20 Lot p21 Charente p22 Brittany p30-31 Germany p32-33 Netherlands p34 Belgium
Discover majestic scenery, wide valleys and Supposedly the ‘loveliest river in France’, Full of Celtic charm and fairy-tale castles, 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 unique Breton culture and traditions come to 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 life in this picturesque cruising region, reserves and crystal clear lakes, this stunning waterside villages, vast lakes and colourful pretty humpback bridges make Belgium an
popular for wildlife-spotting, kayaking and sunflowers, ancient Roman sites and cognac with many pretty villages and lively towns to region is a haven for watersports enthusiasts fields. And don’t miss a day trip to vibrant enchanting destination with a vast tapestry of
canoeing. distilleries. explore. and nature lovers. Amsterdam. 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
p23 Alsace p24-25 Burgundy: Loire & Nivernais p26-27 Burgundy: Franche Comte p35 Ireland p36 England p37 Scotland
Alsace, neighboured by Germany, has a The Nivernais Canal is reputed to be one of As well as fine wines and gourmet cuisine, Discover castle ruins and Celtic monuments, The River Thames provides a magical Steeped in Celtic mystery, myth and legend,
distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb France’s prettiest, and the Loire provides the landscapes of this region are rich with surrounded by verdant green countryside. combination of lush green countryside, historic such as the tale of the Loch Ness monster,
cruising to suit all tastes; nature-lovers, history gentle cruising with few locks. Both offer the natural beauty of pine forests, Go fishing, play a round of golf or just relax castles, royal palaces & gardens and countless this breathtaking region has the majestic
finders and city explorers. Alsace has it all! spectacular views, hilltop vineyards and mountain scenery, rolling pastures and while experiencing the genuine warmth and attractions to keep the most restless of mountains of the Scottish Highlands for a
charming towns and villages. meadows of flowers. hospitality of the Irish. travellers entertained. backdrop – stunning!
Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for: Especially great for:
Famous white wines Wine-tasting Wine-tasting Golf Castles, palaces and stately homes Fishing
Cosmopolitan cities Cathedrals Swimming and fun in the river Fishing Theme parks and family attractions Breathtaking scenery
Breathtaking scenery Cycling Glorious gastronomy Lively villages and a warm welcome Big city art and culture Outdoor pursuits
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NEW FOR 2018
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!
And, in 2018 you’ll be able to go on your own Canadian adventure
with Le Boat, as we open our new base on the Rideau Canal in
Ontario!
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.
As you journey along the Rideau you’ll be able to travel through
three of Ontario’s most spellbinding regions – Ottawa with its
gentle surrounding countryside, the quaint, historic villages of
Ontario's Highlands and the stunning lakes and plains that mark
your approach to Kingston and The Great Waterway.
White-water rafting on the Ottawa River Ottawa
KINGSTON, SOUTH RIDEAU AND THE GREAT WATERWAY OTTAWA AND THE NORTH RIDEAU
Ottawa, Canada’s capital, is a dynamic city. A place where you’ll hear English and French spoken in the streets. Discover Canada’s proud heritage at impressive
Forget the everyday as you discover unexpected moments along the Southern national sites and delve into world-class museums and galleries displaying stunning national collections. The Ottawa region also offers the best of the finer
Rideau. Call in at the delightful villages of Portland, Westport and Seeley’s Bay things in life: a thriving culinary and craft beer scene, unique local boutiques, lively music and art, and exciting nightlife options.
for your own piece of traditional Canadian charm as you gently journey towards
Kingston. The Rideau Canal snakes its way through the heart of downtown Ottawa, allowing you to step off your boat and instantly be immersed in the city’s easy
cosmopolitan vibe. Walk to Parliament Hill to enjoy a free tour of its interior; stroll to the ByWard Market neighbourhood for boutiques and restaurants with local
In Kingston you’ll find the perfect place for your getaway. It’s where small town flare; enjoy one of Ottawa’s famous annual festivals; or take a bike ride along the more than 600km of beautiful multi-use pathways.
charm meets big city offerings – most within walking distance of the historic
downtown core. Steeped in history, yet always changing – Kingston is a place www.ottawatourism.ca
where culinary, culture and creators meet. Experience world-class festivals and
events, a vibrant culinary scene, a passionate local maker movement and plenty
more. ONTARIO’S HIGHLANDS AND CENTRAL RIDEAU Edmunds Lockstation,
It is here the Rideau Canal links to the rest of The Great Waterway. A beautiful Sometimes the best way to reconnect is to disconnect, slow near Smiths Falls
stretch of Ontario linked entirely by water - laced together by the St. Lawrence the pace, and just wander, letting every new discovery of events,
River, the famous 1000 Islands, the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. While places, and people become its own opportunity to stimulate the
outside our cruising area, these sites beyond Kingston are well worth a visit. senses and nourish the soul. If this sounds like your kind of escape,
Ontario’s Highlands are the place for you –a beautiful, unspoiled
www.visitkingston.ca region nestled between Ottawa and Toronto.
www.thegreatwaterway.com
Big Rideau Lake Steep yourself in culture and history as you explore charming
small towns, including Smiths Falls, Perth and Almonte – by foot
or paddle – and discover the hidden gems that make the region so
Kingston unique, whether it be a shoreline dotted with majestic lights and
picturesque sights, or a conversation with a friendly local you can’t
wait to re-tell once you get back home.
www.comewander.ca
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Silver Queen Mica Mine Midland Painted Turtles
CANADA
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 Enjoy a taste of Canada’s signature product at
Voted Canada’s prettiest village, Merrickville, home to a vibrant artisanal community Wheelers Maple Sugar Camp
Canal on your very own Canadian adventure. Cruise effortlessly and often dubbed the ‘Jewel of the Rideau’.
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 Smiths Falls is both the location of our base and a hub of outdoor activity
and adventure –the ideal place for a breath of fresh air.
pulsating cities. Whether you are after breath-taking nature
or vibrant culture, Canada has it all. 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!
Taste the locally inspired brews of Perth Brewery, Cartwright Springs
Brewery, or Whitewater Brewing Co. Ottawa Montreal
Go underground on a tour into the turn-of-the-century Silver Queen Mica Mine, the
'jewel' of Murphys Point Provincial Park.
Head to the Forfar Cheese Factory, the oldest in Ontario, and sample some delicious,
local varieties.
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.
The pretty limestone town of Perth with its lively local culture, quaint Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal
boutiques and active markets. TRANSFER TIMES BY RAIL
Ottawa
Smiths Falls – 45 mins
Kingston
Burritts Rapids
Smiths Falls – 1hr 15 mins
Montreal Central Smiths Falls Nicholsons
Perth
Smiths Falls – 3hrs Merrickville
Toronto Union Beveridges
Hire a canoe and paddle free on one of the Rideau Canal's many lakes! Smiths Falls – 3hrs 30 mins LOW E R
RIDEAU
Murphys Point Provincial Park LAKE
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
All cruises must start and finish at Smiths Falls. UPPER BIG
CRUISING NO.
RIDEAU RIDEAU ONTA RIO
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS LAKE LAKE
Smiths Falls > Portland >Jones Falls > Newboro Portland
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Smiths Falls Westport Locks: Locks on the Rideau are fun and easy!
ONE-WEEK Smiths Falls > Newboro > Seeley's Bay >
These traditional locks are operated by hand, the old fashioned
22 16 way, by a team of three to four lockkeepers.
RETURN TRIP Smiths Falls
Cha�eys Lockstation Jones Falls
Smiths Falls >Merrickville > Burritts Rapids >
Moorings: A mandatory fee will be added to your booking which covers
29 30 all overnight moorings at Parks Canada sites as well as the town/village
Long Island > Smiths Falls
CRUISE CANADA IN
marinas of Portland, Seeley’s Bay, Perth and Westport. Availability on a
Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Long Island > TRUE STYLE 'first-come-first-serve' basis. Other mooring options are available for a
39 40 Seeley’s Bay
Ottawa > Smiths Falls
fee, which is payable locally.
10 TO 14 NIGHTS
RETURN TRIP Our Canada fleet will
Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Newboro >
53 30 comprise solely of boats Boating Season: Our boating season runs from 18th May - 8th Oct 2018.
Kingston > Smiths Falls
from our brand new Horizon
fleet. See page 40.
Smiths Falls > Beveridges > Smiths Falls 7 8
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHTS Smiths Falls > Perth > Smiths Falls 9 8 Kingston Ottawa
Mills Smiths Falls – 1 hr
Kingston
Smiths Falls > Merrickville > Smiths Falls 13 16 Toronto
Toronto
Smiths Falls – 3 hrs 45 mins
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED. Montreal
WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. Smiths Falls – 2 hrs 30 mins
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Enjoy regional treats at the Olonzac market every Tuesday morning.
FRANCE The Roman town of Narbonne with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, lively streets,
Canal
pedestrianised precincts and the famous Merchant’s Bridge.
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.
France’s most prolific wine producing region with endless wine
tasting opportunities.
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Visit the Cathar Castle, Château de Minerve, the site of a ten week siege during
the Cathar crusades.
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 Cathédrale St-Nazaire in Béziers.
minimum) from any base.
CRUISING NO. Pretty Le Somail with its antiquarian bookshop and lovely restaurants.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
Port Cassafières > Narbonne >
The staircase of locks at Fonsérannes and the aqueduct bridge over
27 44 the River Orb.
Port Cassafières
Homps > Carcassonne > Homps 20 42
1 WEEK RETURN
Trèbes > Béziers > Trèbes 34 58
CRUISING
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
21 48
Castelnaudary > Carcassonne > Castelnaudary
Toulouse Toulouse
Castelnaudary - 50mins • Trèbes - 1hr 10mins • Homps - 1hr 30min
29 44
Narbonne > Agde > Narbonne
Carcassonne
Castelnaudary - 35min • Trèbes - 20mins • Homps - 35min
33 63
Port Cassafières > Castelnaudary Béziers
Homps - 1 hrs 30 mins • Narbonne - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins
Homps > Castelnaudary 20 45 Narbonne
1 WEEK ONE-WAY
CRUISING Béziers - 45min • Port Cassafières - 20mins
(Choose to cruise in Narbonne > Carcassonne > Trèbes 20 44
either direction) Béziers
SE
UI
NA L D
Homps > Port-Cassafières 13 18 UR
OU
E
ZE
Fonsérannes
Ancient walled city and the World Heritage listed stronghold at Carcassonne. CASTELNAUDARY Locks
Vias
Ventenac-
Port-Cassafières > Homps > Narbonne 20 34 en-Minervois
CA
Capestang Colombiers Agde
NA
L D Olonzac Le Somail Tunnel
Paraza
All locks are electric and free to use. Some are automatic, but most are
U
MI de Malpas
PORT
DI
Homps > Le Somail > Homps 11 12 TRÈBES
manned. Opening hours 09:00-18:00 (19:00 in the summer); closed Bram Sallèles CASSAFIÈRES
12:30 - 13:30. Locks are closed on certain public holidays, including 1st May HOMPS d’Aude
Homps > Le Somail > Carcassonne > Trèbes Argens -
and 1st Nov. 19 40
(4 nights one-way) Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal Carcassonne Minervois
CANAL DE
LA ROBINE
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
The Fonsérannes staircase of locks can get busy and have specific hours of operation SHORT BREAK
NARBONNE
Castelnaudary > Trèbes
which may slow your progress along the canal. If you are on a return-to-base cruise (4 nights one-way)
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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. Narbonne > Homps (one-way) 8 16
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
Port-la-Nouvelle
WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
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FRANCE FRANCE Armagnac tasting
Camargue Aquitaine
in its home town of
Condom.
Excellent seafood
restaurants and
pretty fishing villages.
Colourful traditions, ancient ports Don’t miss oysters in Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
and wonderful wildlife Bouzigues.
Culture and gastronomy go hand-in-hand in the sunny region of
You’ll love its bustling Crusader ports, excellent sandy beaches Aquitaine in south-west France, and both can be enjoyed in full from the
and traditional lifestyle which includes Romany gypsy festivals and waterways. In the past, Aquitaine's picture- postcard scenery inspired
modern-day guardian cowboys. many famous artists. Today people come here to discover the perfect
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.
Glassworks at Vianne.
Abundant bird and wildlife in the wetlands and lakes, including pink
Horse riding, quad Art Museum at Agen boasting works by Goya, Sisley and Dufy.
flamingos. May - June is the best time for birdwatching.
biking, sand buggies
Horse riding, quad Flower-adorned Castelsarrasin and one of the best farmer’s markets in the region.
AOC Costières de Nîmes wine cellars at Gallician. and jet skiing.
biking, sand buggies
Agde – one of the oldest towns in France. and jet skiing.
Locks are automatic Bordeaux Roman aqueducts.
Ancient port and and free to use. Opening Bergerac
The Camargue region has few locks, and no locks on the Etang de Thau (it's an hours approx 09:00 –19:00
medieval walled city of
inland sea water lake), so it's perfect for anyone new to cruising or looking for an depending on the season; closed
easy cruising experience. You are advised to moor in the harbours at night as Aigues-Mortes.
12:30–13:30. Locks are closed on Castets
larger barges passing by could pull you away from makeshift moorings. certain public holidays. en-Dorthe Casseneuil Villeneuve-
sur-Lot
If you wish to cruise onto the River Lot Castelmoron-sur-Lot
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS towards Castelmoron, you will need
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region, to cross the River Garonne under the LE MAS D'AGENAIS Le Temple
LOT -sur-Lot
as well as Homps on the Canal du Midi, in either direction. Or you can guidance of a pilot. A small charge is
Clairac Canal Navigable river Non-navigable river
book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from any base. TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD payable for this service. However in
periods of drought or flood, it may not Damazan Le Boat base
CRUISING NO. Montpellier be possible to do this.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS Buzet-sur-Baïse
St Gilles - 1hrs • Beaucaire - 1hr 15mins Agen
Vianne
St. Gilles > Etang de Thau > St. Gilles 22 0 Nîmes CANAL
DE G
Sauveterre-St-Denis
AVIGNON MARSEILLE A RONN E
St Gilles - 30mins • Beaucaire - 40mins Lavardac
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS Valence
1 WEEK RETURN
Beaucaire > Sète > Mèze > Beaucaire 30 2 Avignon
CRUISING Nîmes You can take a one-way cruise between our two bases in Aquitaine, in Nérac d'Agen Moissac
St Gilles - 45mins • Beaucaire - 30mins
BEAUCAIRE either direction (allow at least 5 nights). Or you can book a return-to-
Marseille
BA
Port Cassafières > Aigues Mortes >
28 4 Tarascon
base cruise (3 nights minimum) from either base. Montauban
ÏSE
Port Cassafières
St Gilles - 1hr 10mins • Beaucaire -1hr 20mins Auvillar
Bellegarde CRUISING NO. Moncrabeau
NE
1 WEEK ONE-WAY Beaucaire > Port Cassafieres 20 3 DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
RHÔ
CRUISING
ST. GILLES Le Mas d’Agenais > Nérac > Moissac > CASTELSARRASIN D
E
(Choose to cruise in Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal
39 52 N
AL CH
2 Le Mas d’Agenais
either direction) St. Gilles > Port Cassafières 17 RHÔNE
Arles Condom CA
O
N
TE
M
Montpellier Gallician SÈT
E 1 WEEK+ RETURN e Mas d’Agenais > Moissac >
L
G
RA 31 36
St Gilles > Aigues Mortes >
13 0 N
D
CRUISING Le Mas d’Agenais Valence-
Palavas-les-Flots > St. Gilles
À
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT La Grande-Motte RHÔNE
sur-Baïse
Castelsarrasin > Buzet-sur-Baïse >
SHORT BREAK 30 44
Beaucaire > Aigues Mortes > Beaucaire 14 2 U Castelsarrasin
D
Aigues-Mortes
N
A
L
Carnon 1 WEEK ONE-WAY
Maguelone A
RH
C
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE Palavas- Le Grau- CRUISING Le Mas d’Agenais > Montauban >
25 43
Bouzigues
ÔN
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
(Choose to cruise in Castelsarrasin
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. Frontignan les-Flots du-Roi
E
either direction)
Le Mas d’Agenais > Nérac > Bordeaux
Mèze 15 22
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Le Mas d’Agenais (min. 4 nights) Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 10min • Castelsarrasin - 1hrs 45min Toulouse
U
A
Béziers Sète Toulouse
H
SHORT BREAK
T
Castelsarrasin > Valence d’Agen >
E
12 24
D
Marseillan
G
Castelsarrasin Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 40min • Castelsarrasin - 50min
N
TA
Bergerac
É
Fonsérrannes
CAN Vias SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
AL
D MIDI Le Mas D’Agenais - 1hr 15min • Castelsarrasin - 2hrs
U BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
Tunnel
Colombiers Agde
de Malpas Le Cap d’Agde
20 PORT 21
CASSAFIÈRESFRANCE 7th century stone FRANCE
Lot
The Roman town
village of Saint-
Charente
of Saintes with
Cirq Lapopie,
its famous Arc
perched high on
de Germanicus,
the cliffs and home
Roman frescoes and
for centuries to
Amphitheatre ruins.
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
gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and hilltop villages. 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.
The iconic arches and towers of
Pont Valentré in Cahors.
Cahors wine and foie gras – regional
specialities. Excellent maritime museums
and delicious seafood in the naval
town of Rochefort.
We do not recommend this
Thriving hilltop cathedral city of Angoulême
region if this is your first There are few locks, which are easy to operate, but no lock keepers. Locks are open on public for stunning views, café culture and shopping.
boating holiday, as river holidays.
Impressive renaissance châteaux.
currents can sometimes be strong. From St. Savinien to Rochefort the river becomes tidal – affected by Atlantic tides, strong
Fine Romanesque art at the church of St. Pierre in
All locks are manual and user-operated. currents and fast changes in river levels. Therefore only those with some previous boating and/or
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente.
There are no lock- keepers on the River Hire kayaks or paddleboards and sailing experience should set out to visit Rochefort by boat. Alternatively, you can easily moor at
Lot. As such, a good level of fitness explore, or swim in the river. St. Savinien and take the train to Rochefort. Vintage car collection at Mosnac.
is required from at least two crew
members.
Access to shore power facilities on the
TRANSFER TIMES CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
River Lot is severely restricted.
LA ROCHELLE BY ROAD All cruises must start and finish in Jarnac.
CRUISING NO.
Bordeaux DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
Jarnac - 1hr 30mins
Cycle along the tows path cut into the cliff face Rochefort La Rochelle Jarnac > Angoulême > Jarnac 22 30
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS 1 WEEK+ RETURN
All cruises must start and finish in Douelle. with stunning views of the river below. Jarnac - 1hr 30mins CRUISING
Jarnac > St-Savinien > Jarnac 21 10
CRUISING NO.
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS
The cave drawings and stalagmites of TRANSFER TIMES Jarnac > Cognac >
12 16
1 WEEK+ RETURN Douelle > Luzech > Tour-de-Faure >
26 28 the Pech-Merle caves near Cabrerets. BY ROAD 3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Châteauneuf-sur-Charente > Jarnac
CRUISING Douelle
St-Savinien SHORT BREAK
Pretty Luzech with its 13th century Bordeaux Jarnac > Cognac > Saintes > Jarnac
15 10
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Douelle > Vers > Douelle (min. 4 nights) 13 16 church.
(min. 4 nights)
SHORT BREAK Douelle - 2hrs 30mins
Toulouse Port d'Envaux SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE The 7th century castle at Mercuès. BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. Douelle - 1hr 25mins
Bergerac
BORDEAUX BERGERAC Douelle - 1hr 30mins
Le Boat Base Navigable river Canal
Cabrerets Saintes Chaniers
Caïx Parnac
Mercuès Le Boat base Navigable river JARNAC
Caillac
Non-navigable river
Vers
Canal
Angoulême
Cognac St-Simon Trois-
Laroque- Bouziès Larnagol
Pradines des-Arcs
St-Géry
Bourg-
Luzech Palis
DOUELLE Tour-de-Faure Charente
Savanac
BORDEAUX
Saint-Cirq Cénevières Châteauneuf-
Cahors Arcambal Lapopie
sur-Charente
TOULOUSE
22 23CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
FRANCE FRANCE
Brittany
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region, in either direction.
Alsace
Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from Messac of
Nort-sur-Erdre, but not Dinan.
CRUISING NO. Exceptionally
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS scenic Sarre
Nort-sur-Erdre > La Gacilly > and Moselle
33 34
Nort-sur-Erdre rivers (licence
Nort-sur-Erdre > La Roche Bernard >
required).
36 32
Nort-sur-Erdre
1 WEEK+ RETURN
CRUISING
35 36
Celtic charm and fairytale castles Messac > Josselin > Messac
Cosmopolitan cruising at its best
Messac > Nantes > Messac 44 36
Brittany is a charming region to explore. Its 600km of waterways and Napoleonic The tiny French region of Alsace and neighbouring Saarland
canals meander through a peaceful landscape of woodland and pastures, dotted in Germany are as wonderful as the art and architecture
with medieval towns and fairytale castles. 1 WEEK ONE-WAY Messac > Dinan 29 57
CRUISING
of its cities.
(Choose to cruise in
either direction) Nort-sur-Erdre > La Gacilly > Messac 26 20
The Place
Messac > La Gacilly > Messac Stanislas in
18 6
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
(min. 4 nights) Nancy, one
SHORT BREAK of the most
Nort-sur-Erdre > Nantes > Blain >
Nort-sur-Erdre (min. 4 nights)
19 20 beautiful
squares in
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE the world and
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU. a must for
Art Nouveau
Historic Nantes with its magnificent Gothic cathedral, Castle of the Dukes of Brittany lovers.
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. 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 licence 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 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 –
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.
CA
AL
D ’ I L L E-
Locks are closed on certain Public Holidays. The boatlift and tunnels are closed on
N
Rose Garden, Château des Rohan (above) and excellent views 1st May and 1st November.
ET- R
A NC E from the sumptuous Haut Barr Castle in Saverne
Tinténiac
Hédé
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Breton oysters and excellent seafood restaurants in
Beautiful St. Sauveur Abbey, cloisters and lively the sailing harbours of La Roche Bernard. Strasbourg Entzheim
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS LUXEMBOURG
Monday markets in Redon. Hesse - 1hr • Boofzheim - 35min
You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this
Stunning Yves Rocher botanical gardens in region, in either direction (allow at least 7 nights). Or you can book a Nancy-Metz
Le Boat Base Navigable river
La Gacilly and the Photo Festival throughout return-to-base cruise (3 nights minimum) from either base. Hesse - 1hr 10mins • Boofzheim -2hrs 10min
Rennes
E
the summer. Canal Non-navigable canal
N
CRUISING NO.
AI
VIL
Rennes with its bustling markets (especiallly DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS GERMANY
C
A
on Saturdays), cathedral, Parliament building, Canal Disused canal
N
SAARLAND
A
Pont-Réan
L
35 68
museum, science centre and planetarium. E Hesse > Strasbourg > Hesse
SA
D
Josselin Le Boël Licence Required Navigable river
AR
NA
E
N TE
S Thionville Non-navigable river
À 1 WEEK+ RETURN Le Boat Base
B L AV E T BR Hesse > Nancy > Hesse 28 50
CRUISING
Saarbrücken
ES
Locks are manual or electric and most
T
of them have a lock keeper. Outside Hesse > Saarbrücken > Hesse 38 62
La Gacilly Guipry
of peak, some lock-keepers between Malestroit MESSAC
1 WEEK ONE-WAY Sarreguemines
Nort-sur-Erdre and Redon only attend Metz
L’Île aux Pies
AFF
CRUISING
24 44
if help is required. Hesse > Strasbourg > Boofzheim
E
R
AR
(Choose to cruise in
S
LA
either direction)
E
LE
L L LÈR ES D
Redon Sarralbe
MOSEL
2 WEEK RETURN Hesse > Saarbrücken > Metz > Hesse
71 75
Hochfelden
CRUISING (Licence required)
Lutzelbourg
I
LAINE OU
VI Pont-à-
Sarrebourg
Saverne
H
Hesse > Saverne > Hesse
Mousson Mittersheim
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD 15 28
N A L DE S
(min. 4 nights)
Guenrouët NORT-SUR
Lagarde
Rennes Blain
-ERDRE
CA
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
La Roche- Hesse > Lagarde > Hesse 11 14 Etang de
E LA
Messac - 30mins • Nort-sur-Erdre - 1hr 5 min • Dinan - 40mins SHORT BREAK Gondrexange M A RN E AU
IN
CA
Nancy
D
Bernard
NT L
NAL DE N A C ANA
RH
RH
Nantes S À B
IN
E
Arzviller
Hesse > Mittersheim > Hesse RHIN
RE
Niderviller
T 14 26 RNE
AU
Gondrexange
A
Messac - 1hr • Nort-sur-Erdre - 40 min • Dinan - 1hr 50mins (min. 4 nights)
S
M
HESSE
CANA E L A
L D Strasbourg
St. Malo
RE
Sucé-sur-Erdre SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE St Nicolas
ERD
N E A RHIN
Messac - 1hr 15mins • Nort-sur-Erdre - 1hr 45mins • Dinan - 35mins BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
CA
de Port
AL
U
N
D ES
RHO
Erstein
V
Nantes
OS GES
AN A L D E
24 BOOFZHEIM
C
25FRANCE
Burgundy:
Nivernais
& Loire
Splendid châteaux, peaceful landscapes The huge Cathedral Saint-Cyr, the
impressive Palais des Ducs (left) and
and pretty waterways 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
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
Tannay - 2hrs 30mins • Decize - 2hrs 40mins Moret-sur-Loing SEI Canal
St-Mammès Pont-sur-Yonne
Basel/Mulhouse Canal non navigable
Nemours
CAN
YO
Migennes - 3hrs 50mins • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 4hrs 40 min
Sens Rivier navigable Fishing in Prégilbert or Paray-le-Monial.
AL D
NN
Tannay - 3hrs 50mins • Decize - 4hrs 10mins
E
U LO
Dijon Le Boat Base
Canal latéral à la Loire and Canal du Nivernais: An easy cruising route
IN
Migennes - 2hrs • Châtillion-sur-Loire - 2hrs 50 min • Tannay - 1hr 50mins MIGENNES
G
Montargis St-Florentin with automatic locks and lock-keepers. Sardy staircase near Baye has
Decize - 2hrs 20mins Joigny
16 locks and a lock-keeper to help.
CAN
Canal du Bourgogne: all locks are manual, some operated by a lock-keeper.
YO N
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
AL D
Monéteau Tanlay A train operates between Paris and Migennes almost every hour.
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 Montbard
CHÂTILLON- Mailly-le-Château
OU
RG Impressive Briare Aqueduct.
C
SUR-LOIRE
AN
Migennes > Mailly-le-Château >
O
27 56
Châtel-Censoir GN
AL
Migennes
E
Clamecy Vézelay Magnificent châteaux in Chitry-les-Mines and Châtillon-en-Bazois.
L AT É R A L
Migennes > Ancy-le-Franc >
33 64
Migennes Dijon
TANNAY Chitry-les-Mines Pouilly-en- Stunning views from the medieval hilltop village of Cercy-la-Tour.
Tannay > Châtel Censoir >
Sancerre Auxois
CAN
24 52
1 WEEK+ RETURN
Chitry-les-Mines > Tannay BASEL MULHOUSE Famous Romanesque Basilica at Paray-le-Monial.
AL D
À
LA
CRUISING
Châtillon-sur-Loire > Sancerre > La Charité-
U
34 40 Cycle along the perfectly flat tow paths between Auxerre and Decize
LO
sur-Loire Baye Châteauneuf
Nevers > Châtillon-sur-Loire
Dijon
IR
and along the Canal de Bourgogne.
E
NI
VERNAIS
Decize > Paray-le-Monial > Decize 30 38 Châtillon-en-Bazois
Nevers Bourgogne
Migennes > Pont-sur-Yonne > Migennes 21 24 Chevenon Chagny Watersports, hiking and
NE
Ô
spectacular aqueducts at Baye.
Cercy-la-Tour
SA
Apremont-sur-Allier
Decize > Tannay 27 70 C
A le Creusot
N
1 WEEK ONE-WAY DECIZE Chalon-
A
Montchanin sur-Saône
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 Fabulous Gothic cathedrals
CANA
SHORT BREAK
and churches in Migennes,
Migennes > Auxerre > Migennes 11 20
Sens, Auxerre (right)
L DE R O
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
and Nevers.
A
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
NN
E À DIG OI
26 27
N
RoannePalatial buildings, opulent facades
FRANCE
Burgundy:
and rich heritage in Dijon – it’s like a
mini-Paris!
Hospices de Beaune with
Franche-
its colourful tiled roof and
captivating tour around the
old hospital.
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 Wine tasting at Côte de Beaune’s
gentle rivers and canals makes this a delightful region and haven for premier ‘cru’ vineyards, with
all who appreciate unhurried lifestyles, fine wines, gourmet cuisine famous names such as Pommard,
and stunning scenery. Chassagne-Montrachet , Rully and
Mercury.
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
Lyon
River Seille: Easy cruising; self-operated locks;
St Josne-de-Losne - 1hr 50mins • Gray - 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 40mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins
numerous well-equipped moorings.
Geneva
St Josne-de-Losne - 2hrs 20mins • Gray - 2hrs 20mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 3hrs 50mins • Branges - 1hr 30mins Grande Saône: Between St.Jean de Losne and Mâcon – 3 large
Dijon Épinal electric locks, manned by lock keepers. A wide but generally slow-
St Josne-de-Losne - 40mins • Gray - 45mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 2hrs • Branges - 1hr 20mins moving river. Mooring on pontoons or in a harbour is compulsory.
Basel/Mulhouse
Petit Saône: Easy cruising. Automatic locks, some operated by a
St Josne-de-Losne – 2hrs 20mins • Gray – 2hrs 10mins • Fontenoy-le-Château - 1hr 45 mins • Branges 2hrs 50mins Bains-les-Bains lock keeper, but most are user-operated.
Selles
Canal de Bourgogne: All locks are manual, some operated by a
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS lock keeper.
You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this FONTENOY-
region, in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise LE-CHÂTEAU Canal du Centre: Electric locks - most are user-operated.
(3 nights minimum) from any base.
CRUISING NO.
Canal des Vosges: All locks are automatic, some are operated
Canal
E
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LOCKS by a lock keeper.
N
R G OG
St. Jean-de-Losne > Louhans > Canal non navigable Scey-sur-Saône Port-sur-Saône
37 14
U
B O
St. Jean-de-Losne
Rivier navigable Ray-sur-Saône
ET
Splendid châteaux and summer festivals in Scey-sur-Saône
E
St. Jean-de-Losne > Besançon >
N
37 52
M PA G
St. Jean-de-Losne Le Boat Base and Ray-sur-Saône.
CA
BASEL MULHOUSE
N T R C HA
NE
Bresse Chicken from Louhans, famous for its Monday poultry
NAL D
St. Jean-de-Losne > Chagny >
26 28 Ô
St. Jean-de-Losne SA
GRAY
E
1 WEEK RETURN
market.
E BO
CRUISING IN
RH
L E
35 40 U
Gray > Selles > Gray
Dijon A
N E
AU
Church of St Philibert in the bustling Roman town of Tournus.
RG
N
HÔ
CA
R
OG N
DU
32 NA
L St John’s Eve Festival in Fontenoy-le-Château in June.
Branges > Chagny > Branges 28 CA
E
Saint-Vit Besançon
ST-JEAN- Historic Mâcon, one of the oldest towns in France, with its
Branges > Mâcon >
Chalon-sur-Saône > Branges
26 8 DE-LOSNE Auxonne St Vincent’s Cathedral and the busy Friday and Sunday markets in Chalon-sur-Saône. cathedral, châteaux, Museum of Fine Arts and theatre.
Fontenoy-le-Château > Gray 21 27
Dole Dôle and Besançon (below) - towns steeped in history and charm.
Beaune
1 WEEK ONE-WAY
Fontenoy-le-Château >
33 32 Seurre
St. Jean-de-Losne
CRUISING
GENEVA
(Choose to cruise in
Chagny
either direction) St. Jean-de-Losne > Chagny > Branges 27 30
Verdun-sur-le-Doubs
Gergy LYON
Gray > St.Jean-de-Losne > Branges 29 11
E
Chalon-sur-Saône
TR
N
E
C
2 WEEK ONE-WAY U
Fontenoy-le-Château > Branges 50 38 D
BRANGES
SA
CRUISING
NA
L
ÔNE
A
Louhans
LO
C
10 6
IRE
Branges > Tournus > Branges LLE
EI
S
Tournus Cuisery
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT Gray > Scey-sur Saône > Gray
16 18
SHORT BREAK (min. 4 nights) La Truchère
St. Jean-de-Losne > Dôle >
16 18
St. Jean-de-Losne (min. 4 nights)
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE
Mâcon
BOOKED. WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
28 29I TA LY Sparkling Prosecco, indulgent Gelato and divine Italian gastronomy.
Venice
& Friuli
Effortlessly romantic & a delight to discover
Our cruising grounds in Italy offer two completely different experiences.
Venice and the surrounding lagoon offers opulence, action and everything
you’d expect from this world-famous water city. The waterways in the Friuli
region offer a quieter escape where the pleasures of rural Italy and the Adriatic
coast provide boating magic at a slower pace.
All locks and lifting bridges in the Venetian The UNESCO World Heritage site of Aquileia, with Roman remains,
archaeological Museum and Basilica Mosaic.
Lagoon and surrounding waterways are
automatic.
In the Lagoon, it’s best to use public mooring
places and catch a ferry over to tourist
destinations.
Moor only in designated cruising areas.
Exclusive private moorings are available for Le
Boat customers cruising in the Venetian Lagoon
for which there is a compulsory supplement to /
from Casale. They are located on Mazzorbo (for
Burano), Vignole (for Venice) and in Chioggia.
Note: Exclusive private moorings do not have The Adriatic beach resorts of Jesolo, Lido, Grado,
Caorle, Lignano and Bibione.
access to shore power. The number of public
moorings and private marinas are limited.
Glass-blowing on Murano.
The colourful streets of Burano and its famous TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD
lace-making.
Venice Marco Polo PRECENICCO Marano F. N AT I S S A
TRIESTE
Venice – the most romantic city in the world with Lagunare
FRIULI
Casale - 15mins • Precenicco - 1hr
its many attractions including St Marks Basilica, Trieste Aquileia
the Palazzo Ducale and the Grand Canal. Portogruaro LAGUNA DI
MARANO E
Precenicco - 1hr Concordia Sagittaria
F.
GRADO
CA
ST
Treviso
EL
NA
L I TO R A N E A
Lignano Grado
LA
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
LE
Casale - 20mins • Precenicco - 1hr V E N E TA
Sabbiadoro
NI
You can take a one-way cruise between either of our bases in this region, in
F. L E M
CE
either direction (allow at least 5 nights) . Or you can book a return-to-base Treviso
SO
Casier Lignano Riviera
ENE
cruise (3 nights minimum) from either base.
LO
Bibione
CRUISING NO. LOCKS/ CASALE
DURATION ROUTE HOURS LIFTING BRIDGES Caorle
F.
Casale-Sul-Sile F.
SI PI
AV
Casale > Treviso > Venice > Chioggia >
22 2/0
LE E Porto Santa
Casale
1 WEEK RETURN Margherita
VENETO UNA
CRUISING
Precenicco > Marano Lagunare > L A G E TA
17 4/2 VEN
Caorle > Precenicco
Mazzorbo Torcello
2 WEEK ONE-WAY Fiesso Lido di Jesolo
CRUISING
Precenicco > Caorle > Venice > Casale 24 4/6 d'Artico Murano
(Choose to cruise in
either direction) Dolo Burano
Padua Stra EN TA
10 2/0 L
BR Venice Sant Erasmo
Casale > Venice > Casale DE
RA
RIVI E
Vignole
Precenicco > Marano Lagunare >
3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Grado > Aquileia > Precenicco 14 2/0 Canal
SHORT BREAK
(min. 4 nights) The ancient University city of Padova – the City of Science - its buildings,
LAGUNA
ambience and art exude splendour and magnificence. Canal non navigable V E N E TA
Precenicco > Marano Lagunare >
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Lignano Riviera > Precenicco
Ancient towns and fishing villages along the peaceful Litoranea Veneta.
Rivier navigable
SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
Le Boat Base Chioggia
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Mecklenburg
CRUISING SUGGESTIONS
Locks on the Brandenburg & a licence. To continue your cruise to You can take a one-way cruise between any of our bases in this region,
Mecklenburg waterways are free, Brandenburg, or to cruise from Potsdam in either direction. Or you can book a return-to-base cruise (3 nights
fully automatic and manned or to Spreewald or to do the one way up to minimum) from any base.
& Brandenburg
automatic self service. Opening hours, Marina Wolfsbruch, you need to have CRUISING
DURATION ROUTE HOURS NO. LOCKS
08:00 - 20:00 (May to Sep) 09:00 - 17:00 a minimum of an ICC licence. For help
(Apr & Oct) daily. Locks do not close on obtaining a licence before departure, Marina Wolfsbruch > Rheinsberg >
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Mirow > Neustrelitz > Lychen >
public holidays. Locks close for lunch from please speak to our Boating Experts. Templin > Marina Wolfsbruch
Apr to Jun and Sep to Oct. All areas around our base at Marina
Wolfsbruch are licence-free until you
Marina Wolfsbruch > Rheinsberg >
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Overnight mooring on canals is not Plau am See > Marina Wolfsbruch
permitted in Germany. You may drop reach Liebenwalde. Please see map for
anchor in a lake or moor in a marina at details. 1 WEEK RETURN Marina Wolfsbruch > Werbellinsee >
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Nature reserves, watersports and lakeside castles your own expense. You are only allowed to take your boat
CRUISING Marina Wolfsbruch
All our German bases are within licence- into parts of Berlin’s ‘Government Potsdam > Plaue > Potsdam
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The clear waters of Germany beckon those wishing to combine spectacular scenery
free cruising areas. From Potsdam you District’ before 10:30 or after 19:00. (Licence needed)
with fascinating German culture. This unexpected boating heaven will captivate your
senses and have you coming back for more. can do a short trip to Werder without Potsdam > Bad Saarrow > Potsdam
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16 (+2 lifting
(Licence needed) bridges)
1 WEEK ONE-WAY
CRUISING Potsdam > Marina Wolfsbruch
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(Choose to cruise (Licence needed)
in either direction)
The beautiful Rococo Sanssouci Castle in Potsdam – JABEL Marina Wolfsbruch > Jabel (One Way) 11 4
look out for open-air concerts in summer. Waren 3, 4 OR 5 NIGHT
Malchow SHORT BREAK
Potsdam > Werder > Potsdam 4 0
Klink Potsdam > Berlin > Potsdam
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Plau PLAUER (Licence needed)
MÜRITZ
SEE
am See SUGGESTIONS ONLY. YOUR START AND END BASE IS FIXED ONCE BOOKED.
WHAT YOU DO IN BETWEEN IS UP TO YOU.
Röbel Neustrelitz
Schwerin Rechlin
Mirow
MECKLENBURG Lychen
MARINA H AVE
L
WOLFSBRUCH Himmelpfort
Fürstenberg
TRANSFER TIMES BY ROAD Rheinsberg Templin
Vibrant Berlin with its many attractions and bustling nightlife Berlin Tege
– don’t miss the futuristic Potsdamer Platz, the Reichstag Marina Wolfsbruch - 1hr 30mins • Jabel - 1hr 40mins
H AV
building and the famous Brandenburg Gate. • Potsdam - 35mins
WERBELLINSEE
EL
Berlin Schönefeld
Zehdenick
Water sports in the beautiful Lake Müritz National Park – Marina Wolfsbruch - 1hr 50mins • Jabel - 2hr
V
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windsurfing, kayaking or swimming.
SS K ANAL
• Potsdam - 30mins
Liebenwalde
The medieval villages of Mirow, Rechlin, Röbel (left), LANGER TRÖDEL
Klink, Plau and Waren with their distinctive waterside Havelberg L
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houses and narrow cobbled streets. KA
L
Navigable river
E
V
HA
Oranienburg
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Licence Required
ODE
The Baroque lakeside castles at Schwerin,
Rheinsberg (below), Fürstenberg and Neustrelitz. H AV
EL
H AV
Rathenow E L- K
ANAL
Spandau BERLIN
BRANDENBURG
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VE
H A
Medieval Brandenburg town, its cathedral and EL
Göttin
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many other impressive monuments. Plaue H
A
Werder
The Dendrological Gardens, one of the oldest Brandenburg
R KANAL
gardens in Germany, in Mirow. an der Havel POTSDAM S P R E E-O
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Caputh Bad Saarow
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