Welcome to Locaboat!

A fleet of 400 barges "Pénichettes®" and 28 bases in France, Holland, Germany, Italy, Ireland and Poland, to discover barging holidays on a large variety of routes and array of regions. Whether you go as a couple, as a family or with friends, there's a Pénichette® that's right for you, and with week-ends, mini-weeks or longer on offer, you can find the time to become a real inland navigator.

Boating Holidays across Europe

Discover our boating holidays on board a Pénichette® on the Canal du Midi, Burgundy, the Nivernais, the Lot or Baise rivers, Brittany or Ireland and on all the most beautiful rivers, lakes and canals across Europe.

ONLINE BOOKING

Indicate the country, the region of your choice. A liste of departure bases will be submitted to you. In the next step you can make your reservation.

Boating Holidays reports

Each of these boating holidays on board our Pénichette® have been experienced by J.F. Macaigne and its crew. Boating holidays on canals like the Canal du Midi or on a rivers like the Saone became a true experience enjoyed by more and more people...

The Canal du Midi

Built from 1666 to 1681, the Canal du Midi is the oldest canal still under operation in Europe. It shows the typical landscape of south of France, characterised by alleys of  plane trees or Ash trees. All the fantastic artwork (bridges, viaducts, locks...) are original which made UNESCO classify the Canal du Midi as world heritage site in 1996. It was the first canal to be protected.

2010-01-29
Visit us in Brussels

Visit us on the trade show 'Salon des Vacances' in Brussels. The halls are open daily from 04/02 - 08/02/2010 from 10 am to 6 pm.

 

You will find us in hall 4, stand 4313. We are looking forward to welcoming you in Brussels.

 


2010-01-15
2010 BROCHURE

The new brochure for the 2010 season has arrived with much news: 

  • New bases for one-way cruises in Briare (Burgundy-Loire) and St. Valéry (Bay of Somme)
  • New base in Untergöhren (near lake Müritz, Mecklenburg) in Germany


Our fleet will be completely equipped with a 230V quayside power supply this winter. You will find all the news concerning our fleet in our brochure, as well as our new family offers.


To order the brochure, please click here.

 
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Discover Briare and the Loire valley with the Pénichette

The name Briare in Burgundy is linked to the famous aqueduct (or canal bridge) of Gustave Eiffel. It is not only this technical masterpiece but also the lovely Loire valley which you can discover next year with the Pénichette. Our boats are available for one-way cruises between Briare and Dompierre (1 week) or bewteen Briare and Joigny resp. between Briare and Corbigny (2 weeks each). Click here for further information.

 
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Our recommendation

One of the most beautiful destinations for boating holidays and yet still mostly unknown: The River Saône

 

The river, starting at Scey-sur-Saône is not much larger than a canal at the beginning but becomes more and more width. It passes through a landscape of fields and woods. Beautiful wild environment for several kilometres is offered to the amazed crew. It’s a perfect destination for swimming or fishing but also for gastronomy/wine and history;  It is a great opportunity to discover the authentic villages, often crowned by a castle or a beautiful church.

 

Boating Holidays through Europe

Discover your next boating holidays on the Canal du Midi, the Canal de Bourgogne and the most beautifull waterways in Europe.


 
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THE BROCHURE

The 2010 Brochure is available! You can browse the brochure online . You can also download the brochure or receive it by post.

 
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Videos

Discover a waterway itinerary on board a Pénichette®.


 
reports

Reports

Each cruise on a Pénichette was made by J.F.Macaigne and his crew. Waterway tourism on the canals and rivers has become a true meeting point, promising new boating adventures along the way ...


 
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Canal de la Somme

Boating Holidays with the Pénichettes® are very popular in Somme Picardy. Guide map of the Canal de la Somme are offered.


 
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Boating Holidays

Locaboat offers all the advantages of boating holidays in France and in Europe through its Pénichettes®.


 
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Pénichette® for sale

Become the owner of a second hand Pénichette®


 
 
 
 

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