Reservations are now open for the 2025 season and there are some great “Early bird deals” on the Penichette range. We have not published the 2025 prices as there are always deals to be done. The Penichette range of boats offer comfortable cruising on all of Frances most beautiful waterways. We are happy to use our many years of cruising the canals to suggest the best cruise for you and your party. If you have …
2025 see the introduction of the all new luxury Penichette Neo
Locaboat is one of founders of holiday cruising on the French canals. They created the Penichette boats, and they are so good that “Penichette” is the word all French people use to describe holiday canal cruisers. The original Penichettes have been complimented by the excellent “Fly Bridge” range. These offer a large aft deck with a second exterior steering position and great accommodation. Now for 2025 they have raised the bare even higher with the …
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France Afloat is unique in being both a family business and actually being based in France. We have all lived and worked on the inland waterways of France for many years and can offer the friendly, informed, personal advice that you need to choose the perfect boating holiday. No other company offers such a wealth of knowledge on the boats, the regions, sites and scenery and all this advice is only a phone call away.
France’s most beautiful Canal
Read moreFrance’s most stunning waterfront
Auxerre on the river Yonne and Nivernais canal is a little known gem. With its Cathedral and Abbey dominating the skyline and complemented by medieval old town, there is nowhere that can rival this view. Auxerre once boasted 27 churches and was one of the most important towns in Christendom. Today its glory days are gone but the beauty remains. Walking through the old town is an experience not to be missed and sitting at one of the cafés …