Boating & Sailing Holidays in France

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Fantastic boating holiday offers

Celebrate the start of the summer with 15% off* all short breaks and discover some of the most beautiful regions of France with up to 20% off** selected regions for 1 week departures in June and July. more...

Loire Valley - beautiful by boat

The Loire Valley, which has been named as one of the top 50 reasons to visit France in 2009 by the Daily Telegraph, is exceptionally beautiful when visited by boat, and Le Boat have some great Spring offers... more...

A Boating Holiday

At The France Show, the FrenchEntrée team decided to interview some of their key clients who were exhibiting at the show. Sarah Singleton of Le Boat explains that their boats are like ‘floating villas’, adding that they are a cost effective way to explore many areas of France, including the French Riviera. View clip...

Le Boat launches new 2009 boating holidays brochure

Including a range of new boats and initiatives leading boating holiday provider Le Boat has launched its latest 2009 brochure offering the largest fleet and choice of holiday bases available on the waterways of France... 2009 Brochure...

French Tide Times, Maps

...& other nautical information

Access tidal predictions, and other useful information such as times of sunrise/sunset, lunar phases and Springs and Neaps data. Plus nautical maps and other information to help you prepare for crusing the French coast... nautical information...

Cruise & Ride in the Lot

Combine horse riding and boating on your French holiday

Leading boating holiday specialist the Le Boat group has a great formula for exploring the magnificent Lot region of France by both horseback and boat. more...

Water activities in the Pays de la Loire

Messing about in the cool, clear French waters

Take to the water to enjoy the Loire's magnificent coastline, rivers, canals and lakes.
Burn up some energy on a surfboard or take it easy and let the chateaux pass you by on a relaxing canalboat...
Loire water activites

Port Camargue

Europe's largest marina

Built in the 1970s, the Port Camargue pleasure marina and harbour is the ideal base for docking, with its sheltered entrance and many nautical services provided. The port is also an excellent base from which to enjoy and explore the local area and the Camargue.
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Canals of France

Major French Canals

Fancy exploring the canals of France, but don't know where to start? Here are the details of the 5 main French canals... more...

Canoeing & Kayaking in the Dordogne

Information on where to go for a day on the river

With the abundance of wonderful rivers the Dordogne, the area is blessed with plenty of companies, who provide all the equipment and directions you'll need to try caneoing or kayaking - or if you are experienced, to develop your skills . All ages are catered for too...find out more...

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New Way to Cruise French Rivers!

Diary of a boating break on the Seine.

Second in a two-part diary of a river trip, by Priscilla Buckley.

"From Les Andelys to Rouen the scenery is lovely. Double rows of tall poplars line country roads and lanes. The river twists and turns and doubles nearly back..." more...

The Marinas of France

Comprehensive listings

Planning a sailing trip to France? You'll need to know where you're heading for each day, so we've compiled a list of French Marinas and their contact details... more...

The Breton Canals

History of the canals

Curiously, in a region surrounded on all sides by the sea, river navigation preceded the conquest of the oceans. The Ille-et-Rance canal, which links the English Channel to the Atlantic...
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Boating Holiday on the Canal du Midi

Follow in the wake of Rick Stein: A trip on the Canal du Midi

The Canal du Midi, built between 1667 and 1694, stretches right the way across the Aude winding through beautiful tree lined countryside, vineyards, reservoirs and basins. Here you will discover over 350 constructions - locks, road and canal bridges, aqueducts and underground tunnels, many of them works of art in themselves.
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Things to do in the Lot

Including different boat hire options

With so many activities to choose from there's sure to be something of interest in this region ranging from walking to hang gliding. The River Lot is a great attraction for many people...
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Sailing in Brittany

North West Brittany and its Sailing Waters

Includes a lowdown on the fascinating islands of Brittany. The magnificent coast of North West Brittany is very rugged, has at times, very large tides and currents and as far as navigation goes can be very challenging so good...
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