La lettre T (October 2011)

> River tourism in Aude in 2010

With 259 rental boats (up by 7% on 2007) sailing out of twelve bases, Aude accounts for 44% of the region’s river tourism and is France’s leading département. […]

L’éclair – Supplement (October 2011)

> Discovery on the Water

Article devoted to the various cruises on offer from travel agencies, featuring a cruise on a hired barge  on France’s canals, in Burgundy, the Ardennes, Brittany and the Canal du Midi.

Côté santé (September 2011)

> France from the water

River cruises offer a combination of comfort and relaxation, and are a different way to explore France. As you float along at a sedate pace, the banks on either side reveal their secrets…

There’s no need to travel miles to far-flung places or embark on huge liners to get a welcome change of scenery. If you want or need to recharge your batteries without taking a flight, without having to change hotels every day, but with the chance to discover new landscapes, staying in France whilst still getting away from it all, then a river cruises is the answer.

Le journal de Saône et Loire (August 2011)

> Tourism: what does Bresse have to offer holidaymakers?

With green tourism and river holidays, Bresse has some advantages that are warmly appreciated by certain visitors. Many tourists opt to sail down the waterways, exploring Bresse from the water. One such is Avril from South Africa, who has stopped off in the port of Cuisery. “We prefer peaceful rivers. And the Seille is a charming waterway”, she says.

La semaine du Lot (August 2011)

> River tourism: fun and safe

The Lot is one of the département’s big tourist draws, with thousands of boaters taking to the river every year. The high numbers mean it’s important for river tourists to follow some safety guidelines…

Boat hire operators need to provide a little training for holidaymakers keen on a cruise. “You don’t need a licence at any time during the rental agreement, provided the rental operator is certified by the sailing authorities. We take between 30 and 45 minutes with the skipper to explain how it all works. Then we take them out on the water to get them used to handling the boat, and pass through a lock to show them how it’s done”, explains Jean-Jacques Baboulène, boss of Babou Marine.

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