A calm canal, shaded by two hedgerows running along the banks. Little or no traffic noise, just another boat slipping by in the opposite direction from time to time, walkers, cyclists and a few anglers. The occasional bridge or lock to negotiate, beautiful countryside and a village here and there to mark the gentle passage of the miles…

These are just a few of the charms in store for those happy folk who opt to discover a new way of holidaying, the canal boat cruise. It’s a holiday for everyone (families, couples, young people, seniors) that requires no special nautical skills (no sailing permit is needed), and offers an original way to explore France’s regions…