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 Life
aboard a canal boat in France
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Under
Way on board a penichette
Driving your boat is straightforward and enjoyable once you've
received some simple guidance at our Locaboat base.
You'll soon get used to going through canal locks and will
enjoy driving your penichette.. Detailed navigation guides
show where you can moor, shop, get fresh water or go sightseeing.
Scenic countryside and charming villages along the canal are
garanteed.
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Comfort
on board your penichette
Everything is planned for your comfort. Penichettes are spacious,
equipped with showers and running hot and cold water. There's
storage space to satisfy the most demanding. It's easy to
fill water tanks every day at locks and villages. Sheets and
bedding are provided.
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Things
to do while during a canal cruise
You like the spot? Just moor.. You can go for a walk or
a bicycle ride, visit a church or a chateau, dive in or choose
to fish. At the Locaboat base we will tell you how to get
a fishing permit and what sort of fish you might catch along
canals and rivers.
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Going
through locks in France
There are many different types of locks on French canals.
How they work is explained in the Locaboat manual sent with
your voucher. More information is provided when you arrive
at the Locaboat base. Going through locks is a major highlight
of your cruise. It' fun and very entertaining. You will
have the opportunity to chat with the lock-keeper and often
to buy fresh vegetables from his garden .You will enjoy
the very different views during 'change of level.
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Relaxation
on deck aboard your own canal boat
The deck is one of the most acclaimed features of the Pénichette.
Spacious, flat and right under the captain's eye, it can be
used to read, , sunbath or set a picnic table. Moving around
the boat is easy and safe. Indoors, the saloon is the place
for board games, family discussions or intimate dinners.
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Hiring
Bicycles during your cruise in France
Bicycles are the ideal complement to your cruise. Paths along
canals provide perfect bicycle tracks. You should reserve
them at time of bookingl. You will pay at the Locaboat base
when you get there..
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Gastronomy
on board a canal boat in France
On a Pénichette you should look for local specialities
- home grown vegetables and regional dishes. Shop in markets
and cook on board in your fully-equipped galley or select
onee of the many restaurants along your route. A list of recommended
restaurants is on board.
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Meals
on board a canal boat in France
On board you'll find everything you need for cooking. Choose
to prepare your meal in the middle of nowhere or at the dock.
french villages are never far away, and you can ride bikes
to fetch fresh bread or warm croissants for breakfast. Enjoy
your cruise in France!
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Where
to cruise in France
Select
a Penichette
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