Our blog on river tourism - Page 15
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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River cruise with a dog, our advices for a good trip
The choice of boat, the destination and the safety of your dog are criteria to be taken into account when preparing your river cruise.
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Tips for passing locks on a river cruise
Passing through the locks is not as complicated as you might think. If you go slowly and follow the instructions, it's easy.
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