villas and accommodation languedoc, canal boats france, canal du midi day-trips

INFORMATION ABOUT CANAL & RIVER HIRE BOATS IN FRANCE
THE "GOLD RANGE"

    Canal du Midi cruising      Beautiful barges for hire   Languedoc's Canal du Midi is gorgeous!   Life travels very slowly on the Canal   This Canal du Midi holiday can take you to some idyllic places   The Canal du Midi is gorgeous!

CANAL DU MIDI, BURGUNDY, & CHARENTE BOATING HOLIDAYS FRANCE
THE "GOLD RANGE" OF FRENCH CANAL & RIVER HIRE BOATS

 
Modern boats and barges, in 3 great regions of France. Boat on Canal du Midi, Bassin de Thau, Canal de la Robine (South of France) :-
GENERAL INFO

Platinum Boats & Barges

Gold Boats

Silver Boats
PRICES

Platinum Boats & Barges

Gold Boats

Silver Boats

Have you read our Weekly Boat Rental Introduction page?
5 Cabins 4 Cabins 3 Cabins 2 Cabins 1 Cabin Wheelchair
And the Burgundy Region of the Nivernais, Saone, Loire (in Central France) :-
5 Cabins 4 Cabins 3 Cabins 2 Cabins 1 Cabin Wheelchair
And the South-West France Region of the Charente, Lot, and Garonne :-
5 Cabins 4 Cabins 3 Cabins 2 Cabins 1 Cabin Wheelchair
 
 
 

THIS IS INFORMATION FOR THE "GOLD RANGE" OF BOATS.

To see the 'Range' of your boat, look top-right of the boat's information box on the 1-5 cabins pages.


GENERAL INFORMATION ON THE THREE RANGES OF BOATS ON OFFER
PLATINUM RANGE OF BOATS & BARGES GOLD RANGE OF BOATS (This page) SILVER RANGE OF BOATS
 
THE GOLD FLEET
This fleet distinguishes itself from the "Silver Range".

You will find comfortable, elegant and spacious boats with special services such as : each cabin with shower and WC's, DTT and terrestrial TV with flat screen and DVD player in the lounge, MIU freezer, dish washer, coffee machine, toaster, vegetable press, air conditioning, bow thruster, 220V, double steering position, wooden deck furniture with integrated plancha (grill plate), full 'hotel service', towels, tea towels and green cleaning set.

Certain of the Gold Range boats are also available for hire with a skipper, and/or a hostess and/or a cook.

If you prefer a very high quality of finish and comfort, and an operator who is more 'personal' and gives excellent service across all their operations, then you should look at the "Platinum" Range of boats and barges.

CHOOSING YOUR LEVEL OF COMFORT
The boat that you choose and hire will be your “home” during your cruise. Therefore it's important to make the right choice!

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
The sleeping capacity is a major factor in determining your choice of boat. I have my own system on this website! I know other companies do things differently, but I try to think like you - the holidaymaker.

Most of my clients want to know "How many separate sleeping cabins?". So that is how I describe each boat at the top of its description. Of course on each boat you can sleep more people if you convert the living room seats into a bed, but if you want to be really comfortable then you want to know how many sleeping cabins.

I don't recommend using the maximum sleeping capacity. The comfort on board will then start to be reduced and the equipment such as the fridge, toilets and showers, is generally not enough for one week.

CHARACTERISTICS

INSIDE EQUIPMENT OF THE BOATS
● Completely fitted with electric WC's, shower and wash-hand basin in each cabin ● A fully fitted kitchen with cooker, oven, sink, fridge, freezer, extractor-hood, dish washer, toaster, vegetable vegetable press and coffee machine ● Complete equipment for the kitchen with table and kitchen cloths and fine crockery, dishes, glasses and pans ● Beds with duvets ,sheets, pillows and pillow cases ● Heating system ● 220V shore power and 220V converter ● Air conditioning in the lounge ● Bow thruster ● TV with flat screen and DVD player ● Two steering positions : indoor and outdoor ● Towel set (two hand towels and one bath towel per person) ● Household linen (table cloth and tea towels) ● Green cleaning set

OUTSIDE EQUIPMENT OF THE BOATS
● Wooden deck furniture with integrated plancha ● Deck sun-chairs ● Sun umbrella or sun canopy ● Outside shower with hot and cold water ● Deck fridge

ROUTES
● Return journey or ● One-way cruising (subject to a supplement)

OPTIONS* ● cleaning of the boat inside and outside at the end of your cruise ● Travel food hamper insurance ● Cancellation insurance ● Cruise plus insurance (damage waiver) ● Package option, containing: rental of 1 bicycle, cleaning service, cruise plus insurance and the hourly navigation rate. This allows you to settle everything before departure. ● Car transfer (In the case of a one-way cruise, on certain bases you can be offered the transfer of your car from the departure base to the arrival base. The fee varies according to routes. It's best to book this service in advance. In some places, shuttle bus, taxi or train can be a possibility.) ● Bicycles ● Skipper ● Cook or hostess

Equipment for more comfort: OUTSIDE
Wooden deck furniture with integrated Plancha (grill plate) deck fridge deck chairs bow thruster steering position with a big steering wheel

Equipment for more comfort: INSIDE
DTT TV Air conditioning Dishwasher Toaster Vegetable press Nespresso® coffee machine Each cabin has its own private shower and electric WC

COMPLETE HOUSEHOLD
The beds will be ready (made up with linen) Bed runner The cleaning set already on board Towel set Internet access at the base and possibility to rent a 3G key Concierge service
Canal_P-843

Canal_P-843 boat layout

Canal_P-843

Canal_P-843 boat layout

Canal_P-843

Canal_P-843 boat layout
 
There are many options when choosing a hire boat. The first thing to do is contact us and we'll be able to advise you about availability and some other basics.

When the basics are done, and you know the boat you want is available, at the place you want it, then we can get into details. :)
 
Sara's Easy Guide to Choosing Your Boat-Hire Holiday in France!
STEP 1 Which Region of France?
STEP 2 How Many Cabins?
Comfort / Quality?
STEP 3 Prices and
Availability
WE'RE VERY FRIENDLY!
CONTACT US NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
CANAL BOAT HOLIDAYS FRANCE CONTACT PAGE