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SELF DRIVE CANAL BOATS IN FRANCE NO EXPERIENCE OR LICENCE NECESSARY

As main agents for the leading French Canal and River Boat Hire Fleets such as Locaboat, France Afloat, France Fluvial, Connoisseur, Emerald Star and Crown Blue Line, we are in the best position to advise you on the various cruising areas, cruise bases and hire boats, so that you get the best from your French Canal Boat holiday. We have had experience of the inland waterways of France for many years and can offer the friendly, personal and informed advice that you need to choose the perfect boating holiday.
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There is no need for you to trawl the internet looking for the best deals, we’ve done all that for you, and can give you the information you want in the pages of our dedicated internet site, normally at a discount We are an independent company who work with all the top canal boat operators and we can offer you a wealth of knowledge on the boats, regions, sites and scenery, and all this advice is only a phone call or email away. Aboard your SELF DRIVE CANAL or river boat, you can cruise in France along a network of waterways that will take you through regions rich in history and culture. You'll glide through a landscape alive with cultivated valleys, with plenty of time to sample the great wines that make these regions so famous.

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You do not need a licence or experience to hire a boat on the French canals. You will be given sufficient initial tuition to set you on your way, and together with our written advice which you will receive in advance of your holiday, you will be on your waYou do not need a licence or experience to hire a boat on the French canals. You will be given sufficient initial tuition to set you on your way, and together with our written advice which you will receive in advance of your holiday, you will be on your way within just a few hours of arriving at your hire base. The type of boat you hire is very important. In our opinion, some boats may be too large or too heavy for a first time or inexperienced hirer, and could turn your dream holiday into a daily ordeal worrying about mooring and locks etc. We will guide you through the selection process and also give advice on the different French regions so that you choose the correct area to suit your requirements. Cruising the Canal du Midi in the south is a totally different experience to the Canal du Nivernais in Burgundy. With boats sleeping from 2-12, most with en-suite facilities and spacious and tasteful interiors, we’re sure you will find a boat to suit your needs. All are expertly equipped, rigorously maintained for comfort and safety, and so easy to handle. Our prices our listed as per boat per week – making a relaxing holiday on the waterways cheaper than you might think – and a perfect way of spending quality time with family and friends without breaking the bank. Book a low cost flight to nearby airports and you could be at the helm of your boat and soaking up the sunshine in no time at all. Alternatively, many clients drive through France and make this part of their holiday

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