CANAL BOATS IN FRANCE

Enjoy houseboating and discover France during your river boat cruise
Traveling the canals aboard one of the Rive de France boats is a unique and memorable experience. As you drift along the water, life takes on a whole new dimension: history and nature become your travel companions. Embark upon an original discovery of France and its rural areas, relish the gastronomic and cultural stops, pastoral landscapes, castles, abbeys ...On board, you'll appreciate the exceptional comfort, the quality of the equipment, and the ease of manoeuvring. No licence is required, so the whole family can try their hand at piloting!

Bourgogne & Nivernais
Between legends and gastronomy...Canal de Bourgogne, du Nivernais et de l'Yonne.Set off for Bourgogne and Nivernais and discover lands that are rich with castles, forests and vineyards. You will appreciate the beauty of the landscapes and the conviviality of the locals.Emotions are guaranteed!

Le canal de BourgogneThis canal invites you into the heart of the Renaissance period. From Tonnerre to the castles of Tanlay and Ancy- le- franc the rich patrimony lies in harmony with the beauty of nature. Creating a water link from Paris to Lyon or even from the North to the Mediterranean, the Burgundy canal is still one of the highest in Europe.Epicureans will be in their element as this region is home to many riches... Nuits St Georges, Pommard, Meursault, so many names that «make your mouth water» ! Your cruise is going to take you through some of the most famous vineyards in the world.

Charente
The magic of a long and peaceful river ... Believed to be the most beautiful stream in the kingdom by François I, this long waterway lends itself to navigation and will guide you freely from Angoulême to Saint Savinien. Don't forget your fishing rod, the Charente is one of the most abundant rivers for fish in France. Have a good catch!

It is not possible to speak about the region without mentioning the production of Cognac and large producers such as Martel and Hennessy.Some of them can be visited and offer tastings... but always with moderation!

Midi & Camargue
An intensely colourful riverboat cruise..."Canal du Midi, de la Robine et du Rhône à Sète"Taste the flavours of the Midi and discover a region that is rich in history on one of the most well-known canals of France. For nature lovers, the Camargue remains a dream destination where the beauty of open spaces competes with the intensity of the colours. Let yourself be captivated!Resulting from the idea of linking the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, Pierre Paul Riquet constructed what is today one of France’s most beautiful navigable waterways. The canal of the Midi is classified as part of the world heritage of humanity.The Camargue has fauna and flora that is unique in the world. Classified as a regional natural park, this region will not fail to captivate you. Discover it on foot, on horseback ... or by boat of course!