
Extended offer: the first 100 cruises for a summer in France have already been sold out. Due to the high demand, we have extended the offer and are making another 100 cruises available at a special price.
Don’t miss our flash offer!
This summer, prepare your Pénichette® getaway! To celebrate the return of the warm season, Locaboat Holidays is offering you its spring gift : a 25% discount on the first 200 weeks of cruises booked! Take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to plan your summer vacations on board of one of our licence-free Pénichettes® !
Our Flash Offer :
- 25% off the first 200 weeks of cruises booked
- Valid for all destinations in France on the boat of your choice
- Valid for any departure between 10/06/2023 and 08/09/2023 included
* offer only applicable for bookings of one-week or more in France where the date of the trip falls between the 10/06/2023 and the 08/09/2023 included. This offer is non-retroactive and may not be used in combination with any of our permanent offer or other special offers.
discover Our top destinations for your cruise in France
France has more than 5,300 miles of navigable waterways, making it the perfect destination for a canal boat holiday. Discover our top destinations in France for your houseboat holiday in spring. The hardest part will be choosing between all these beautiful rivers and canals!
Canal du Midi & Camargue
The Camargue and the Canal du Midi boat-hire routes present a dazzling show throughout the whole length of your french cruise, with famous listed sites dotted along the way, in the heart of an extraordinary ecosystem.
Burgundy Nivernais & Loire
A cruise in the Burgundy Nivernais area, along the Burgundy or Nivernais canals in France, promises effortless boating holidays in complete comfort on your no-license Pénichette®.
Bourgogne Saône
Boating holidays in the Burgundy Saône Franche Comté area provide the ideal way to explore a unique waterways region. Rent a boat on the majestic Saône, one of the most beautiful rivers in France, for a gentle cruise on a self-drive boat, with no license needed.
Brittany
Your Brittany cruise takes you into a land of Celtic traditions, in a waterways region that’s famous for art and historic monuments, as well as the peaceful natural surroundings you’ll pass through on your canal boat.
South West
Boating holidays in the South West of France will appeal to foodies, wine connoisseurs and fans of rugby (a real cult).
Alsace & Ardennes
Canal boat holidays in Alsace Lorraine & Ardennes take you from the historic homeland of Rimbaud to surprising areas of wilderness.
Why choose Locaboat?
Locaboat Holidays has been the industry specialist for boating holidays and waterways cruises since 1977. Inventor of the Pénichette®, Locaboat is as famous for the friendliness and quality of its customer service as for the comfort and easy handling of its boats. When you rent a boat from Locaboat, you’ll benefit from the advice of local experts who are passionate about boating and will do their utmost to make sure you enjoy a wonderful holiday.

More than 200 routes throughout Europe

1.4 million customers since 1977

97% of our customers would recommend us

More than 40 years of expertise to draw on