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TO LE BOAT - FRANCE REGIONS
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the widest choice of boating holidays across France,
we've had to split the country into regions, each of
which have their own unique style. Try the Canal du Midi
in the South of France - Europe's oldest waterway stretching
from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, or the impressive
Lot river which winds through the South West of France.
The choice is up to you
- we've tried to give you as much information
as possible on each of the areas, but
if you still can't make up your mind,
don't hesitate to call one of our highly
trained sales staff who will be able
to help you with your choice.
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Listed
by UNESCO as a world heritage site, the Canal du Midi
takes you on a wonderful journey through the South
of France allowing you to enjoy your boating holiday
through the heart of the gastronimic Languedoc countryside.Bathed
in warm sunshine for most of the year, a cruise along
the waterways of the South of France is a perfect holiday
choice for experienced and first-time cruisers alike.
Cruise from any of our five bases on the Canal du Midi
through to the heart of the Camargue and beyond - and
tailor your journey to be as cultural, gastronomic
or leisurely as you choose.
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A
perfect destination for Beginners to enjoy a wonderful
boating holiday. The Camargue has something for everyone,
swim in the clear waters of the Mediterranean at nearby
seaside resorts, enjoy the amazing wildlife including
over 400 species of birds that the Camargue provides
habitats for, or enjoy the ancient fishing ports of
Aigues Mortes and Sète.Enjoy a peaceful way
of life - seemingly unchanged for centuries as you
journey under vast blue skies along the Canal du Rhone à Sète
through the natural salt lakes and peaceful reed marshes
that make up the Camargue.
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The
picture-postcard scenery of the Aquitaine region in
South West France has inspired artists for generations
and is a delight to visit. Take a boating holiday down
the Aquitaine and sample the regional specialities
of foie gras, truffles and wild mushrooms.Cruise through
the beautiful Garonne valley on the River Baïse
and the Canal latéral à la Garonne from
our bases at Le Mas d’Agenais or Montauban, newly
opened for 2009. Discover ancient Bastide towns, medieval
market squares and magnificent châteaux set amid
a landscape of cornfields, orchards and vine-clad hillsides
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For
centuries, the River Lot has wound its way through
a landscape rich in natural beauty, ancient culture
and spectacular scenery. Le Boat give you the opportunity
to explore the River Lot in both directions - west
towards Gallic town of Luzech and east as far as Larnagol.
The clear waters of the River Lot meander leisurely
through wide valleys and steep gorges, beneath spectacular
limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls. They
take you on a memorable and unhurried voyage to ancient
castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux.
For many, this is river cruising at its best.
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Discover
the true spirit of France in this region famed for
its fine cognac, delicious cuisine and Romanesque art
and architecture. Boasting waterfront towns and villages
and an 18-hole golf course at Cognac, this will be
a boating holiday with something for everyone.The Charente
is one of France’s most beautiful rivers. Its
crystal clear waters are perfect for fishing and swimming
and its pretty river banks are home to an abundance
of flora and fauna. Meadows of grazing cattle and fields
of vibrant sunflowers typify this peaceful land famed
for its magnificent cognac distilleries, ancient Roman
sites and beautiful Renaissance châteaux.
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Spectacularly
beautiful, this cultural and gastronomic region in
the heart of France is perfect for a tranquil boating
holiday allowing you to discover the natural beauty
of unspoilt countryside.The landscape of the Franche-Comté region
of Burgundy is rich with natural beauty; pine forests,
waterfalls and mountain scenery sit alongside rolling
pastures, meadows of flowers and fields of wheat.
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The
charming Canal du Nivernais, reputed to be one of the
prettiest in France, provides an ideal opportunity to
wind your luxury boat peacefully between Auxerre and
Decize through rolling meadows, hillside vineyards, rocky
outcrops and forests. The charming Canal du Nivernais,
reputed to be one of the prettiest in France, and its
surrounding network of equally pretty waterways ~ the
Canal de Bourgogne and the River Yonne ~ give access
to some of the most beautiful and varied cruising areas
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Known
locally as the 'green land of running waters' and internationally
as a wine lover's paradise, the boating region of Burgundy
offers visitors a chance to savour beautiful landscapes,
fine cuising and excellent wines or France whilst aboard
a Le Boat cruiser.On the edge of the Nivernais Loire
region of Burgundy, the gently sloping Canal latéral à la
Loire follows the course of the River Loire and affords
spectacular views of the surrounding vineyard-clad hilltops
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| BRITTANY |
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Perfect
for beginners, Brittany's network of Napoleonic and
flower adorned castles are a delight to navigate by
boat or by bike.
Brittany’s
network of flower-adorned Napoleonic canals and locks
meander through a peaceful landscape of woodland
and pastures dotted with medieval towns and fairytale
castles.
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| ALSACE LORRAINE |
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Famous
for its delicious quiche, the Lorraine region of North
Eastern France is renowned for its unspoiled countryside
giving some truelly picturesque views to enjoy on your
boating holiday.
The
tiny French region of Alsace, and neighbouring Saarland
in Germany, is as wonderful as the art and architecture
of its cities. Framed by the pine trees of the Black
Forest and the blue-tinted Vosges mountains, this
culturally unique region has a distinctly cosmopolitan
feel and offers superb cruising to suit all tastes.
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