FRENCH BOATING GUIDE 2017 Le Papillon


+ 33 (0)6 86 28 11 55 Revel in a laid-back cruise through Burgundy, admiring the scenery and pausing for lunch. A guide will take guests on visits to special places of interest. burgundycanalvacations.com


Linssen Boating Holidays Choose to visit Burgundy, the Canal du Midi, Brittany or the South West of France on a Linssen motor yacht. www.linssenboatingholidays.com


Locaboat Holidays +33 (0)3 86 91 72 72


Pick a self-drive barge from this fleet of 380 boats and take an exciting journey through a choice of regions. The website suggests key spots to see. www.locaboat.com


Minervois Cruisers +44 (0)1926 811842


A canal boat company located in south France, with bases on the scenic Canal du Midi and Canal de Garonne. The fleet comprises all-steel English canal boats. www.minervoiscruisers.com


Arnild Barging Sàrl www.arnild-barging.com


Visit the Somme WW1 sites from a Barge: Te Somme in the Picardie : beautiful unspoilt nature, rich cultural


heritage, impressive WW1 memorials and battlefields. Enjoy it all from the barge ASLAUG.


Nicols +44 (0)2392 401 320


Alsace, Burgundy and the Canal du Midi are all covered in


boating trips from Nicols. The experienced teams will train first-timers before setting out. www.boat-renting-nicols.co.uk


Nilaya


+44 (0)7909 151 611 Owners Kevin and Isabelle welcome guests to Barge Nilaya for a champagne reception, continental breakfasts, gourmet dinners and trips along varied routes less travelled. www.bargenilaya.com


Roi Soleil


Closer to being a yacht than a barge, the Roi Soleil combines the best of both worlds. It boasts three spacious cabins, a 1920s-inspired saloon, spa pool and lounge beds. www.riveryacht.com


Saint Louis +33 (0)7 87 35 33 60


The Saint Louis offers relaxing mornings en route to a lunchtime destination, typically followed by an excursion to somewhere exciting in the afternoons. www.saintlouisbarge.com


The Luciole +44 (0)1625 576880


The Luciole is privately-owned and celebrating 40 years as a family-run business. Captain


Te Somme region is a well-kept secret, a true gem. Go sightseeing without having to pack and unpack, your private cabin and bathroom on the barge accompany you. Enjoy a 7-day Week Cruise or a 5-day Roundtrip, both with half-board, a delightful experience.


Arnild Barging Sàrl Call: +33 6 74 22 29 75 Email: mail@arnild-barging.com www.arnild-barging.com


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