Leave with peace of mind with the inclusive pack
More and more of you are choosing to cruise on a Pénichette® with peace of mind. Here's how with the inclusive pack.
10 Essentials to take with you on a Pénichette
Before taking charge of your canal boat, make sure you haven't forgotten anything, even though there will be plenty of stop-offs at villages for shopping.
10 Essentials to take with you on a Pénichette
Before taking charge of your canal boat, make sure you haven't forgotten anything, even though there will be plenty of stop-offs at villages for shopping.
A self-drive Locaboat canal barge for every kind of holiday? OK! But which one?
This year, you’re going to cast off in search of adventure on a ‘pénichette®’ canal barge. The family has unanimously given the plan the thumbs up.
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.
The main manœuvres aboard a self-drive boat
When you try self-drive boat hire for the first time, you might feel a bit stressed. But as long as you stick to just a few simple rules, you should have no problems at all.
An expert on canal cruising advises beginners
It was back in 1996 that Denis Ravy discovered Locaboat on the Canal du Midi. Every year for almost 20 years, he has faithfully returned to Locaboat.
Spotlight on self-drive boat hire
Europa models are different from the Pénichettes® and look more like yachts. With their elegant lines, these boats are the last word in attention to detail.
Boating holidays in Italy: advice and good practice
You’ve chosen Italy for your boating holiday in a Pénichette®
