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Our blog on river tourism - Page 14

Discover the port of Castelnaudary on a river cruise

Offering a superb viewpoint and well laid out, the port of Castelnaudary on the Canal du Midi is very attractive. An advantage for local tourism!
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Stopping at Le Somail during a cruise on the Canal du Midi

During your river cruise on the Canal du Midi, we advise you to take a break in the picturesque hamlet of Le Somail to discover its port.
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A study to quantify the benefits of river tourism

In February, VNF revealed the results of its 2019 study on the economic impact of river tourism, estimated at €1.36 billion.
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Visit Bruges on a river cruise in Belgium

Are you interested in river tourism in Belgium? During your cruise, plan a stop in Bruges to discover its charms, including its canals!
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Drain a channel to clean it ... and remove various objects

This winter, maintenance work and draining takes place in the Canal du Midi and the Garonne side canal to clean them and remove waste.
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Canal du Midi: a call for donations to replant trees

Before March 2020, VNF wants to replant 2000 trees along the Canal du Midi and restore the banks. To achieve this, the generosity of the public is solicited.
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In the Sud-Ouest, VNF was recruiting lock keepers for this summer...

Recently, VNF offered several seasonal jobs as it was looking for lock keepers to work on the Canal du Midi for the summer season.
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The barge without licence, a steerable boat without experience

Boats and barges without a licence are easy to steer, all the more so as you are trained in navigation before the start of your river cruise.
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2020 Edition of the National River Tourism Meetings

On the 5th and 6th of February 2020, in Auxerre, will take place the Rencontres Nationales du Tourisme Fluvial, an event dedicated to the professionals of this sector.
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Rennes signs a contract to develop river tourism

In Rennes, the city council has adopted a canal contract to create a new port and facilities to facilitate the parking of barges.
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