Following the Garonne: exploring the Marmande area
The area around Marmande is a land of history, a place where you can enjoy the pleasant way of life and a rich and sometimes surprising heritage.
A barge holiday in the heart of Mecklenburg, Germany
I’ve always admired intrepid travellers who aren’t afraid to brush up against nature in its raw state, virtually untouched by man.
Set a course for Eastern Germany!
The region of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is Germany’s leading tourist destination.
Amsterdam in Springtime!
Let’s head for Holland by boat, featuring Amsterdam and its springtime festivities!
Incredible encounters in Mecklenburg
Sitting in a café, watching the hustle and bustle of the city, you’re dreaming of somewhere quiet and peaceful surrounded by nature. Cruise through Mecklenburg with Locaboat and take time to [...]
Make sure you’re on deck when the sun goes down!
Nature lovers, dreamers and budding photographers: grab a good spot on the forward deck of your Pénichette® to capture the last rays of sunshine. This summer, here at Locaboat, we’ve picked ten [...]
A weekend on a boat in the depths of Burgundy
During summer days, if you're in town, the heat can soon get overpowering.
Celebrate the end of summer on the Canal du Nivernais
If your ideal summer holiday looks like a long, gently-flowing canal with occasional new experiences along the way, then your next break just has to be about hiring a boat on the Canal du [...]
Holidays with your dog in a boat without a licence
The tale of a happy dog on a Pénichette® The family’s all together for the summer holidays, and this summer you’re cruising on one of Locaboat’s famous Pénichettes®. But no holiday is complete [...]
Make the most of the Champagne-Ardenne countryside!
Why not hire a self-drive boat from the Pont-à-Bar base and explore the lovely Champagne-Ardenne countryside on your canal boat?
Explore the Lot valley by canal boat!
To explore the Lot valley, take advantage of the base in Cahors. It’s the ideal place to start discovering the region’s special tourist attractions!
Discover Burgundy at harvest time!
In Burgundy, harvesting the whites generally gets under way at the end of August with the reds starting around 7 September.
Burgundy: go with the flow on gastronomic holidays
The land of epicureans, Burgundy in France is one of the best known regions for river and canal cruising, and especially for the gastronomic treasures on offer.
For this summer: a magical mystery tour (bis)
When people talk about the Po estuary it usually conjures up images of a flat, boring landscape.
Camargue: Jeanine Guichard’s travelogue
Jeanine Guichard and her partner have been travelling up and down France’s canals on Locaboat Pénichettes® for the past ten years or so.
The main inland waterway signs you need to know
Holidaymaker and professional inland waterway boatmen are agreed: learning to manoeuvre a self-drive boat is no problem. Here are a few signs to know.
