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Lot Luzech 

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Boat rental on the Lot. Discover the highlights of this river cruise between Cahors and Luzech

Starting from Cahors, various routes are available. You can either navigate towards Larnagol for a cruise on the most pictureques waterway of France. Tou can also head to Luzech for a great experience in the heart of the Lot. This is where we are taking you.

Let’s go for 35km of waterways. In this area, start your cruise from 3 bases : Cahors, Douelle or Luzech. Here are some of the cities and towns you will get to discover while navigating. There is a towpath all along the river so do not forget your bike!

Cities and villages to discover during your cruise

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The city of Cahors. Cahors is full of history and monuments from the past. Leave your houseboat behind to visit the city's landmark, the Pont Valentré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
The city of Cahors. Cahors is full of history and monuments from the past. Leave your houseboat behind to visit the city's landmark, the Pont Valentré, a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Pradines water sports centre. Near Douelle, the Pradines water sports centre offers all sorts of water sports activities (water skiing, canoe hire, paddle boarding, etc.).
Pradines water sports centre. Near Douelle, the Pradines water sports centre offers all sorts of water sports activities (water skiing, canoe hire, paddle boarding, etc.).
Gastronomy of the Gers. The gastronomy of the Gers is exceptional by its quality and quantity. The local products and specialities are of unequalled flavour, such as foie gras, confits, duck breast, rillettes, chickens...
Gastronomy of the Gers. The gastronomy of the Gers is exceptional by its quality and quantity. The local products and specialities are of unequalled flavour, such as foie gras, confits, duck breast, rillettes, chickens...

Navigation conditions for renting a boat without a licence on the Lot towards Luzech

The Lot is a river that will take you navigating through a fascinating valley. Your cruise will be ponctuated by manual locks without lock keeper, that you will have to operate yourself. That is why this cruise if recommended for people who already have experience. You can start your cruise from Luzech, Douelle or Cahors. Before boarding, you will receive a 1h training to get familiar with the navigation and the boat.

5 possible starting bases

The locks are manual but they are easy to operate.

If the Lot is in spate, we may have to transfer your cruise to another departure base. We do not recommend the Lot for a first boating holiday.

It is important you only moor in the designated places.

The Lot - Towards Luzech - our suggested cruises

Also to be discovered


Here is the list of possible cruises on the Lot to Cahors and Luzech

Range Standard 4 3
Tarpon 37
Tarpon 37
-30%

€2,389 €1,672

From €186 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Tarpon 32
Tarpon 32
-25%

€2,185 €1,639

From €205 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bimini Top Bimini Top
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Essential 2 1
Triton 860 Fly
-25%

€1,318 €989

From €198 / pers

Week of the 5/3/25 to 5/10/25

  • Max. people : 5
  • Cabins : 1
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 1
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets

Customer testimonials

Average : 4.5 étoiles 4.5/5 (based on 82 opinion)
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 7, 2024, Sedan 1010Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"It was very nice. Beautiful landscapes."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2024, Vision 4Cruise : Douelle round trip
"Ideal for a family holiday, gorgeous landscapes on the Lot."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 7, 2024, CapriceCruise : Douelle round trip
"Super, both exotic and exhilarating. Magnificent scenery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2024, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"This cruise is more 'sporty' than the others because of the current on the Lot."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 29, 2024, Estivale OctoCruise : Bouzies round trip
"The Lot is magnificent and the villages along its banks are very pretty. We noted the absence of signs to make it easier to pass under the bridges and arrive at the locks."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 25, 2023, Vision 3Cruise : Douelle round trip
"Wonderful, especially with such exceptional weather."
 
1
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2023, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"Outstanding scenery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 26, 2023, Salsa BCruise : Douelle round trip
"It was a great experience."
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 15, 2023, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"Beautiful sites, a complete change of scenery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2023, Riviera 920Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"The experience was good, the boat correct and the region very pleasant."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 31, 2023, TangoCruise : Douelle round trip
"It was great."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2023, Salsa ACruise : Douelle round trip
"A timeless cruise with a change of scenery."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 26, 2023, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"Very beautiful river, we loved it."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 10, 2022, CrusaderCruise : Douelle round trip
"A delight, a bit sporty thanks to the locks!"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 5, 2022, CrusaderCruise : Douelle round trip
"Pleasant"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 24, 2022, Salsa BCruise : Douelle round trip
"Beautiful region, pleasant cruising."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 6, 2022, Sedan 1010Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"Beautiful nature, you can bath in the river!, Pech Merle near to visit!"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 16, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"Journey on the Lot= perfect, nature and city visits; locks= fun teamwork"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2022, Horizon 2-SCruise : Douelle round trip
"auto-translation :''a great experience. But 7 days on the Lot is almost too short, because we are still working with the locks.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 2, 2022, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 30, 2021, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 19, 2021, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Full disconnection''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 12, 2021, Estivale QuattroCruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :''Varied and beautiful landscapes, always very close to the villages''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Oct 17, 2020, Royal Mystique ACruise : Douelle round trip
"auto-translation :''What a beautiful region...''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 19, 2020, Sedan 1010Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :''Excellent, original and exotic holidays!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 12, 2020, Penichette 1020 FBCruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Quality of the landscape, tranquillity because it is carried out in September.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 29, 2020, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful scenery, pleasant sailing.''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2019, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Excellent''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2019, Confort 1100 ACruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''The Lot is beautiful, a little work for the manual locks''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 25, 2019, Salsa BCruise : Douelle round trip
"auto-translation :''Extraordinary in an extraordinary site''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 11, 2018, Royal Mystique ACruise : Douelle round trip
"auto-translation :''Magnificent''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2018, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Luzech round trip
"Brilliant, beautiful scenery"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 30, 2018, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Very relaxing stay, beautiful landscapes''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 4, 2018, Sedan 1310 ACruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Nice cruise. Too bad there is no towpath''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 21, 2018, Confort 900 DPCruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful landscapes, but very physical locks …''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 25, 2018, Confort 1100 ACruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful river''"
 
2
Cruise carried out on May 5, 2018, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice place, but not very easy to maneuver and a lot of locks in full and not enough pontoon for access and rest, and yet we were only at the beginning of the season, so the summer it must be problematic''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 6, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors round trip
"Superb"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 12, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice cruise, shame we can not make a one way, A / R a little too long''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 14, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Great. Pleasant''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 28, 2017, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Pleasant landscapes, beautiful visits and very nice paths''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 29, 2017, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Wonderful landscape''"
 
2
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2017, Confort 900Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"We loved the area"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 26, 2017, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Manual locks sometimes blocked, difficult to handle = very many maneuvers on short runs''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2017, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very pretty river and very beautiful villages. Which country! The vineyards, the cliffs, the forest and even the locks!''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 8, 2017, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very interesting and pleasant. We were very happy''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 19, 2016, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Super nice week''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 23, 2016, Espade 850 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Great way to discover the river as Lot''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Sep 17, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Sports, exotic, beautiful places''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 10, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very nice cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 20, 2016, Estivale DuoCruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :''Awesome. Very beautiful area , beautiful scenery''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 19, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Cruise on the Lot, relaxing and quiet''"
 
3
Cruise carried out on Aug 13, 2016, Estivale OctoCruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful scenery, pleasant and easy navigation''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 9, 2016, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful on the Lot''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :''Beautiful area''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 8, 2016, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Rich in emotions .... The Lot is beautiful''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 24, 2016, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"Excellent river cruise on the Lot, would like to do again"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 4, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Super cruise , really pretty scenery''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2016, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Wild, sports ( passing through locks ) … a successful cruise''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2016, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Exotic stay''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 20, 2016, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Very good first experience of discovering the river tourism, we will renew soon''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 13, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :''Good experience but hard on the Lot with only two person( strong currents in early season )''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Sep 26, 2016, Riviera 920Cruise : Bouzies round trip
"auto-translation :"Cruise really great despite the weather""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice, beautiful nearby heritage discoveries banks.""
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 7, 2016, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Good memories but real difficulties related to wind and currents on the Lot. A river not obvious for a first experience.""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 4, 2016, Espade 850 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"The barge navigation on the Lot is very nice, the scenery is magnificent""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 22, 2015, Triton 860Cruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :"Beautiful experience on a beautiful inland area""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 22, 2015, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Relaxing , exotic and friendly""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 17, 2015, Espade Concept FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Verily it was very nice , beautiful landscapes""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 15, 2015, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Verily all exotic and beautiful environment !""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Renaud 8000Cruise : Cahors round trip
"auto-translation :"Pleasant , lets unpack well""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Aug 8, 2015, Triton 860 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Quiet and relaxing despite the 32 locks to maneuver - no stress""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 1, 2015, Penichette 935 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"enjoyable cruise""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jul 27, 2015, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Cahors round trip
"We loved it - phenomenal bit of the world and an almost empty river high season, never any trouble with finding quiet and secluded moorings or a good restaurant yards from the mooring. Lovely !"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jul 25, 2015, Tarpon 42Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Jun 27, 2015, Tarpon 37Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"On the Lot , it lacks shops and the possibility to make wild moorings""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 15, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Gorgeous. On the Lot, the locks are overrun with youth who confuse locks and diving .""
 
5
Cruise carried out on Jun 8, 2015, Espade 850 FlyCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice and a bit sporty for the passage of 2 locks on the Lot""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2015, Triton 1050Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Great, next roomier boat and stay for a week""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 23, 2015, Tarpon 32Cruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Very nice discovery""
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 9, 2015, Tarpon 42 TPCruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"The environment is beautiful, The Lot is really very green and we do not speak of gastronomy ...""
 
4
Cruise carried out on Apr 25, 2015, Penichette 1107 W ACruise : Luzech round trip
"auto-translation :"Cruise shortened because of flooding on the Lot""

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The Lot - Towards Luzech

Cahors

Listed as a city of Art and History, Cahors is a must-see. Leave your boat behind to visit the Pont Valentré, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the city's landmark! The Saint-Etienne cathedral, the Jean XXII palace and the Chartreux fountain are also worth seeing. This city is very lively in summer (concerts, blues festival, ...).

Local market on wednesdays and saturdays

Pradines

For your sporty holidays, head to the watersport base of Pradines, near Douelle : water skiing, canoe rental, paddle, the choise is yours!

Douelle

This village, with a long boating tradition, was originally known for its barrel factories. Today the most remarkable monuments are the suspension bridge and the gothic church.

 

Caillac

This river cruise will with no doubt satisfy fine wine lovers. The Lot is located in a Protected Designatioln of Origin : you will be able to visit local vinyards, some of them really close from the river. In Caillac, discover the vinyard Lagrézette which spreads around the beautiful castle from the XVth century. You can visit the winery and make a tasting.

Luzech

This little town is a departure base for a ccruise on the lot West. A citadel was built in Luzech during the middle age. Nowadays, only the square donjon still remains. It is opened for visits.

Local market on Wednesday mornings

What is included / not included

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