And now for something completely different…
Do you like meeting new people, having new experiences and discovering something a bit unexpected? Well, get on board – here’s all you need to know! Do your shopping without leaving the Canal [...]
Boost your Instagram feed as you cruise the French waterways
Fancy being one of the big influencers? Go cruising to find the best instagrammable sights on the French waterways and watch the ‘likes’ coming in!
Another good reason for heading to the Canal du Midi: the base at Bram is now open!
For the 2019 season, Locaboat Holidays has opened a new departure base at Bram for cruising on the world-famous Canal du Midi.
If you just want one great idea for a weekend break: try a canal boat cruise in spring
At Locaboat we don’t wait until summer to enjoy all the fun of a boating holiday!
Unique experiences in Burgundy from your canal boat
Whether you’re a connoisseur of Pinot Noir, the number one grape variety used in the wines of Burgundy, or whether you simply fancy exploring one of the most beautiful parts of France, choosing [...]
Unforgettable holiday in Venice!
The charms of ‘La Serenissima’ hardly need repeating . . . Choosing this cruise is about so much more than just boating holidays.
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 new Pénichette Evolution® unveiled
In 2018, Locaboat is extending its fleet by introducing the Pénichette Évolution®. It’s going to be a real gem in terms of comfort and technology,
Mystery on the waterways: Amandine and François, authors of the blog ‘Un sac sur le dos’
Globe-trotters Amandine and François, authors of the blog ‘Un sac sur le dos’, set off with Locaboat on a unique kind of mission along the waterways.
The writers of the blog ‘Un sac sur le dos’ give us their tips for the Canal du Midi
Our two travel bloggers, authors of 'Un sac sur le dos' give us a stage-by-stage account of the best, unmissable sights along the Canal du Midi.
Mystery on the waterways
Mystery on the waterways: Amandine and François, creators of the blog 'Un sac sur le dos' set off in search of the secrets of the Canal du Midi.
Locaboat at 40: A snapshot of a lock keeper to show you another side of the story
To celebrate its 40th birthday, Locaboat went along to meet up with one of its loyal friends. Philippe Canivet, former lock keeper.
Slow tourism: the new European trend that’s giving holidays a break
After crossing the globe faster and faster, covering ever-greater distances, tourism is playing it cool and reinventing travel.
Six New Year’s resolutions for travellers
The New Year is still the best time to take stock of the year that’s gone by, look at all the things we enjoy remembering and those we’d rather forget.
The Charm of the Camargue
Camargue, a vast wetland with many different aspects, a place where bulls, Camargue horses, pink flamingos and other migratory birds all live side by side.
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.
