Birdwatching along the canals
Vous êtes de plus en plus nombreux à choisir de naviguer en pénichette® l'esprit libre, en toute sérénité. Aux nouveaux moussaillons, nous allons expliquer pourquoi !
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.
Do I need a license to drive a canal boat?
One thing that puts many people off pursuing a canal boat holiday is the belief that they need a license and a huge skill set before setting out. Yet, when it comes to canal boat hire , it is not [...]
A Guide to Canal Boat Holidays for Beginners
Canal boat holidays can feel out of reach for many holidaymakers and are regularly seen as an extravagant and skilled way of travelling through waterways. And yet, this really doesn’t have [...]
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.
Which animals can you spot along France’s canals?
A Locaboat holiday means relaxation, but it can also mean new experiences: new food, culture, music... and the natural world.
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.
