Hire self-drive boats and navigate in Aquitaine
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River cruise in Aquitaine
Aquitaine is the perfect destination for a river cruise with friends or family! Navigate through rolling landscapes, a region in which well-being and well-eating are a must, the entire crew will be delighted! The waterways stretch on over 250km and count 74 locks. With CrisBoat, choose amongst 5 departure bases. We suggest 2 navigation areas : the Baïse and the Canal de Garonne.
- Tasting of local products
- Bike ride on the towpath
- Discovery of the typical villages of the South
Canal boating holidays in Aquitaine
Rent a licence-free boat on the Canal de Garonne
Feeling like holidays punctuated with local discovery? You will be amazed by the Canal de Garonne, its typical South-West villages such as Damazan and food specialties from Gers and Perigord. This area is ideal for food lovers. You will love walking on the towpath that runs all along the Canal, enjoying the surrounding nature differenlty.
Canal boating holidays in Aquitaine
Rent a licence-free boat on the Baïse
Feeling like exploring the South-West of France on a boat? Opt for a river cruise on the Baïse and follow the path of d’Artagnan, the famous musketeer. During your stay, do not miss the chance to visit authentic villages, such as Nérac, and vinyards.
- Cruise past pretty villages
- Tasting of local alcohol
- In the footsteps of d'Artagnan
Example of boats for Aquitaine.
From €223 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 7
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Electric toilets
220 v socket
From €376 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow thruster
Flat Screen TV
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
220 v socket
Bimini
From €552 / pers
Week of the 5/4/24 to 5/11/24
- Max. people : 6
- Cabins : 2
- Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Dual cockpit
Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity
Flat Screen TV
Microwave
Air-Conditioning
Electric toilets
Dishwasher
Bimini
Customer testimonials
4.8/5
(based on 16 opinion)
"I really enjoyed the experience, it was very simple from the beginning of the booking to the end. Thanks to the whole team."
"It was a great experience."
"Very pleasant."
"Amazing."
"Very well organised."
"A stay full of discoveries (passing through locks, cruising on the canal, going over a canal bridge); a simple, authentic stay, what a joy to return to simple values and to experience little moments of time, almost out of time, without stress."
"Very warm welcome at the Mas d'Agenais base."
"Warm welcome, nice tour on the canal, experience to be repeated!"
"auto-translation :''Nice discovery, human size of the reception and the port, personalized advice, few people on the canal''"
"auto-translation :''Very nice experience, a very nice and professional team that listens to the client..... THANK YOU !!!!''"
"auto-translation :''It was nice, we had a good time.''"
"auto-translation :''A beautiful discovery of a Zen stay, with intense moments during the manoeuvres.''"
"auto-translation :''We loved it and spent 2 great days with friends.''"
"auto-translation :''Very friendly and relaxing''"
"auto-translation :''Reliability of the reservation and beauty of the cruise''"
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.
Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in Aquitaine
The Canal de Garonne is 193km long and runs from Toulouse to Castets-en-Dorthe. The most beautiful part of the Canal de Garonne is between Buzet and Agen, crossing the beautiful Agen Aqueduct. This bridge is 580m long and has 23 arches. It is the second longest canal-bridge in France. You will also get the chance to discover the magnificient manmade architectural heritage!
During your river cruise, you will pass by cities such as Le Mas d’Agenais, Agen, Valence d’Agen, Castelsarrasin and Montauban. Be ready to discover the rich heritage of the region.
For a memorable experience, get onboard from April to October, and enjoy a mild oceanic climate. Navigating in July, you may attend the Agen Food and Gastronomy Festival. Enjoy delicacies and gatherings. Its is the best time to discover the South-West of France.
Travelling with Cris Boat
Crisboat has more than 90% of the French fleet of self drive river boats. Entrust us with your desires and your availabilities and we will shape your holidays on the water. Located in the heart of the Vienne, Crisboat is the leader in self driver river boat rental in France. Discover our team, made up of 6 experts ready to take up the challenge to design the cruise that will meet your expectations.
Satisfaction: 4,5 / 5
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