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Baïse

Rent a Boat to navigate in Aquitaine on the Baïse river

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Highlights of this river cruise between Buzet and Valence

Starting from Buzet-sur-Baïse, pick one of the several routes available. You can either go towards Toulouse for a cruise at the heart of Aquitaine. Or go towards Valence-sur-Baïse for a cruise on the Baïse. That is the direction we are taking you on.

Let’s go for 55km of waterways. In this area, depart from Buzet-sur-Baïse or Valence-sur-Baïse. Here are some of the cities you will discover during this journey.

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Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

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Nérac and its port, one of the most beautiful in France: Located in the heart of the city, the port of Nérac offers an exceptional panorama between the Pont Vieux and Pont Neuf. On the left bank you can see the Château-Musée Henri IV and the church of Saint-Nicolas. On the right bank, the facades and roofs of Petit Nérac and the church of Notre-Dame are spread out.

Nérac and its port, one of the most beautiful in France: Located in the heart of the city, the port of Nérac offers an exceptional panorama between the Pont Vieux and Pont Neuf. On the left bank you can see the Château-Musée Henri IV and the church of Saint-Nicolas. On the right bank, the facades and roofs of Petit Nérac and the church of Notre-Dame are spread out.

La Bastide de Vianne: Founded in 1284, it has preserved its fortified rectangular enclosure and its checkerboard plan, characteristic of the bastides of the region. Cross the village and discover the church, its bell tower, its vault and its old cemetery.

La Bastide de Vianne: Founded in 1284, it has preserved its fortified rectangular enclosure and its checkerboard plan, characteristic of the bastides of the region. Cross the village and discover the church, its bell tower, its vault and its old cemetery.

Condom, the ancient episcopal city : Labelled "Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées", don't miss the statue of the 4 Musketeers, the Saint-Pierre cathedral and the cloister dating from the 16th century and finally the Armagnac Museum evoking the agricultural and wine-making techniques linked to the production of Armagnac

Condom, the ancient episcopal city : Labelled "Grand Site de Midi-Pyrénées", don't miss the statue of the 4 Musketeers, the Saint-Pierre cathedral and the cloister dating from the 16th century and finally the Armagnac Museum evoking the agricultural and wine-making techniques linked to the production of Armagnac

Rent a licence-free boat to navigate on the Baïse

The Baïse is a river caraterized by its wild and sinuous banks. Your cruise will be punctuated by visits of historical villages, all along the river. Follow the track of the King Henri IV and the Three Musketeers. This cruise is ideal for beginners, the locks are automatic with no lock-keepers. You just have to press a button. There is nothing difficult on the Baïse, the manoeuvres are pretty easy. You can start your cruise from: Buzet-sur-Baïse or Valence-sur-Baïse. Before boarding, you will receive a one hour training to get used to the boat and its streering.

Cruise past pretty villages
Tasting of local alcohol
In the footsteps of d'Artagnan

2 possible starting bases

Buzet
Buzet

The locks are mostly electric and easy to maneuver

Navigation is quite easy in this region, whether on the Garonne Lateral Canal or the Baïse

It is imperative to moor only on the pontoons provided for this purpose.

Possible cruises in The Baïse.

Buzet
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Buzet / Valence/Baïse / Buzet

114 kms - 38 locks - 23h of navigation

Mas d'Agenais
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Mas d'Agenais / Nérac - Agen / Mas d'Agenais

136 kms - 32 locks - 25h of navigation

Buzet
round trip

Cruise 7 of nights

cruising route Buzet / Valence / Buzet

114 kms - 38 locks - 23h of navigation

The Canal de Garonne

The Canal de Garonne

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Range Comfort 2 2

Caprice

-25%

€3,349 €2,509

From €418 / pers

Week of the 5/27/24 to 6/3/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Comfort 6 0

Royal Classique

Royal Classique

-25%

€3,119 €2,339

From €390 / pers

Week of the 5/22/24 to 5/29/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Comfort 2 2

Caprice

-25%

€3,309 €2,479

From €413 / pers

Week of the 5/29/24 to 6/5/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Standard 2 1

Cirrus B

-25%

€1,809 €1,349

From €337 / pers

Week of the 5/31/24 to 6/7/24

Max. people : 4
Cabins : 1
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Standard 2 1

Sheba

-25%

€1,599 €1,199

From €240 / pers

Week of the 5/18/24 to 5/25/24

Max. people : 5
Cabins : 1
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Comfort 4 2

Elegance

-25%

€2,859 €2,139

From €356 / pers

Week of the 5/13/24 to 5/20/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Comfort 2 2

Caprice

-25%

€3,289 €2,459

From €410 / pers

Week of the 5/31/24 to 6/7/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Essential 4 1

Penichette 1107 W

Penichette 1107 W

-25%

€1,645 €1,234

From €176 / pers

Week of the 10/7/24 to 10/14/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Comfort 2 2

Penichette 1020 FB

Penichette 1020 FB

-25%

€3,280 €2,460

From €492 / pers

Week of the 5/17/24 to 5/24/24

Max. people : 5
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Premium 8 0

Vision 4

-25%

€4,369 €3,269

From €363 / pers

Week of the 5/20/24 to 5/27/24

Max. people : 9
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Premium 8 0

Vision 4

-25%

€4,399 €3,299

From €367 / pers

Week of the 5/25/24 to 6/1/24

Max. people : 9
Cabins : 4
Bathroom & Toilet : 4

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Range Premium 6 0

Mystique

-25%

€4,419 €3,309

From €414 / pers

Week of the 5/27/24 to 6/3/24

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Premium 6 0

Vision 3

-25%

€4,389 €3,289

From €470 / pers

Week of the 5/17/24 to 5/24/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Comfort 6 0

Royal Classique

Royal Classique

-25%

€3,139 €2,349

From €392 / pers

Week of the 5/20/24 to 5/27/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Comfort 6 0

Royal Classique

Royal Classique

-25%

€3,409 €2,549

From €425 / pers

Week of the 5/31/24 to 6/7/24

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

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Range Essential 4 1

Penichette 1107 W

Penichette 1107 W

-25%

€1,960 €1,470

From €210 / pers

Week of the 9/20/24 to 9/27/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Essential 4 1

Penichette 1107 W

Penichette 1107 W

-25%

€1,690 €1,268

From €181 / pers

Week of the 9/27/24 to 10/4/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 1

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Range Comfort 6 0

Calypso

-25%

€3,449 €2,579

From €322 / pers

Week of the 5/20/24 to 5/27/24

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

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Range Comfort 6 0

Calypso

-25%

€3,399 €2,549

From €319 / pers

Week of the 5/18/24 to 5/25/24

Max. people : 8
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

Select your starting and ending points

Range Comfort 6 0

Penichette 1180 FB

Penichette 1180 FB

-25%

€4,305 €3,229

From €461 / pers

Week of the 7/6/24 to 7/13/24

Max. people : 7
Cabins : 3
Bathroom & Toilet : 3

Select your starting and ending points

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Customer testimonials

Average :

4.8/5 (based on 9 opinion)

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Paul F.

Cruise carried out on Sep 30, 2023, Europa 400Cruise : Buzet aller/retour
"The Baïse is a very pleasant and beautiful river."

Isabelle V.

Cruise carried out on Sep 9, 2023, Sedan 1170Cruise : Buzet aller/retour
"Excellent value for money."

Roger B.

Cruise carried out on Sep 4, 2023, Penichette 1180 FBCruise : Buzet aller/retour
"Very good for a first time."

Raymonde B.

Cruise carried out on Jul 23, 2022, Confort 1350 BCruise : Buzet aller/retour
"Just what we expected"

Monique F.

Cruise carried out on Oct 17, 2020, Penichette 1107 WCruise : Buzet aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Ce fut un plaisir de naviguer au fil du canal''"

Régis P.

Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2019, Corvette ACruise : Mas d'Agenais aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Very nice as we had imagined''"

Patrick V.

Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, Penichette 1500 FBCruise : entre Valence/Baïse et Buzet
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing. Varied course on the Baise, more monotonous on the side channel to the Garonne.''"

Erwin B.

Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2018, Estivale DuoCruise : Buzet aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Payasage very beautiful especially the fuck''"

Evan G.

Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise : Buzet aller/retour
"The river Garronne was great, the Baise river was a little dissapointing"

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Buzet-Sur-Baïse

This small city is the ideal starting point to visit the Canal de Garonne or the Baïse which mouthpiece is only few meters away from the departing base. This town is mainly known for its wine, whose vinyards are opened for visits. Make a stop at the castle, beautiful historical monument. Looted by the English in the 13th century, the castle of Buzet was a Catholic stronghold during the Wars of Religion.

Local market on Fridays

Vianne

Vianne

Moor your boat in Vianne, a fortified town built in 1284 and surrounded by ramparts still untouched. This typical village is home to various craftsmen specialized in leather and earthenware.

Local market on Friday Nights

Nérac

Nérac

In this region , discover Nerac and its old bridge. You will love the peaceful and harminous atmosphere of the village. Take time to wander around its streets and admire the Old Bridge, on top of which you will a have a great viewpoint on the half-timbered houses of the old districts. Nerac is probably the most beautiful village on the Baïse. Do not miss the tanners’ distric, the art galeries and the 15th century castle of Henri IV.

Local market on Saturday mornings

Condom

Condom

Going south on the Baïse, make sure to stop in Condom, where you could try the local alcohol : the Armagnac, France’s oldest eau de vie. Stopping in this hamlet, you will see remarkable monuments such as Cathedral Saint Pierre, Saint-Jacques Church, the statue of D'Artagnan and his Musketeers or the gauge’s leisure centre.

Local market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings

The price of your charter includes

The rental of the boat
Fittings: equipment necessary for navigation
Crockery: in sufficient quantity for the number of passengers on board
Bedding*: sheets, blankets or duvets, pillows and pillow cases
Boat insurance
Navigation instruction and delivery of the yacht's card
Breakdown assistance available 7/7 during the base's opening hours
The navigation toll
A 13 kg gas bottle

* Beds made up on certain boats in the 5 star range

The price of your rental does not include

Cancellation insurance
Navigation guide
One way supplement
Deposit redemption insurance
The cleaning package
Cleaning kits, kitchen linen, towels**.
Deposit of 780 € to 3 250 €, depending on the boat
The navigation package. This includes all consumables used during your stay (oil, diesel, gas, etc.). Depending on the category of the boat, the package varies from 7 € to 22 € per hour of navigation.

** Included on some boats