River tourism, an activity for your well-being and good for your health!
May 11, 2020 is synonymous with the end of confinement for the French. Nevertheless, travel is still limited and for the moment it is difficult to know where and when we will be able to go on holiday this summer. But the time has come to think about it and perhaps consider another form of tourism. For example, instead of going to the other side of the world for your summer holidays and taking a plane, you can discover the joys of river tourism by renting a boat or barge without a licence. A quieter way to go on holiday, gentler for you and more respectful of nature, and above all, with many benefits, especially for your health! So if you have nothing planned for your holidays in July, August or September, let yourself be tempted by a river cruise!
An activity suitable for all ages, for children and seniors alike
According to several studies, river tourism has positive effects on both physical and mental health. It reduces stress, since piloting a barge or boat without a licence is accessible to anyone over the age of majority, and is less stressful than driving a car on a motorway. Similarly, it is suitable for a wide public since you can go with your family, with young children, with friends, as a couple ... whether you are 7 or 77 years old, you can benefit from it. Of course, for minors, the presence of an adult is essential. But the gentleness of this kind of tourism suits everyone, even the most fragile. It also helps you to relax, because going along the water offers another view of the landscape. The pace is more peaceful, conducive to disconnection. In short, you relax, you move forward quietly and thus, you enjoy your holidays to the fullest!
Get out of your comfort zone and enjoy the benefits of the outdoors
Going on a river cruise is also a great way to spend time outside in the sun. At each stopover, you can get off your boat to walk, cycle, visit towns, villages, monuments, discover places. Outdoor activities, therefore, which are ideal for culture, fun, exercise and having a good time. It also helps you to reconnect with nature. Also, on a daily basis, opportunities to sail are rare, unless you are a sailor! Therefore, with river tourism, you live a new experience, far from your habits. And you come back home with many memories ... and the desire to leave again soon!