Boating Holidays in France

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Canal & Boating Holidays across France

Exploring some of Europe's most desirable waterways on a boating holiday with Le Boat provides a great way of combining both activity and relaxation. Do as much or as little as you like as you explore at your own pace the network of stunning inland waterways throughout France onboard your own private motor cruiser.

Don’t worry if you’ve never been on a boat before, no experience is necessary! Le Boat's offers the largest choice of boats specifically designed for boating holidays on inland waterways, with extra width providing a stable platform for cruising as well as plenty of on-deck space for outdoor relaxation and alfresco dining. The boats are easy to operate and helpful base-staff ensure that you are comfortable at the helm before setting off.

We at Le Boat know that having the support you need, when you need it, is very important, and with the widest range of cruising destinations you are never far from one of our bases. Our customer guarantee gives you the reassurance that you can contact the base 24/7, offering unrivalled support and expertise.

View information on our bases in France at Alsace, Aquitaine, Brittany, Burgundy, Camargue, Canal du Midi, Canal du Nivernais, Charente, Loire Valley & the river Lot.

A boating holiday from Le Boat offers something for everyone, fun for families and great for couples and friends. With fun parks, playgrounds, museums and outdoor swimming pools all along our routes, you can be sure of always having something up your sleeve to keep kids amused, wherever you choose to cruise. Bikes and helmets are available at all our bases and make for great mini excursions along the towpaths.

If you already know about Le Boat and want to book your next boating holiday, please use our online booking system or browse further to learn more about the fantastic options available for cruising holidays in France.

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