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Cruise in the Ardennes

The Ardennes is the perfect destination for a river cruise in the heart of nature. Between hills and forests, cast off and enjoy the peace and quiet of the Ardennes with family and friends. The Ardennes waterways have a total of 301 km, 89 locks and 1 departure base: Le Pont à Bar. To help you choose your direction, we suggest you discover the 3 navigation zones: the Meuse, the Canal des Ardennes and the Canal de l'Est.

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The Meuse River

Cruise in the Ardennes

Rent your houseboat to navigate on the Meuse

Do you want a holiday in the heart of nature? Discover this beautiful cruise from Pont à Bar to Namur. You will navigate in the heart of nature between medieval buildings and villages of character like Charleville-Mézières. Throughout your houseboat cruise, you will find a towpath on the banks of the Meuse for your bicycle rides.


Cruise in the Ardennes

Rent your houseboat to navigate on the Ardennes Canal

A cruise in the Ardennes is the promise of a relaxing holiday! During your cruise on the Canal des Ardennes, you will navigate close to the Champagne region, take the opportunity to discover the vineyards and attend a wine tasting. A perfect cruise for a mix of nature and heritage, far from the crowds.

The Canal des Ardennes

The Canal de l'Est

Cruise in the Ardennes

Rent your houseboat to navigate on the Canal de l'Est 

Do you want to spend your holidays with unique views and war relics? Discover this beautiful river cruise between Sedan and Verdun. On the programme: discovery of the largest fortified castle in Europe, visit to the Verdun Memorial and swimming in the canal!



Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 5 opinion)
 
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Cruise carried out on Apr 14, 2017, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Pont à Bar aller/retour
"auto-translation :''I recommend to my friends''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Oct 25, 2016, Sedan 1000 ACruise : Pont à Bar aller/retour
"auto-translation :''Good experience''"
 
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Cruise carried out on Apr 15, 2016, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Pont à Bar aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''This cruise gave us want to retry the family experience''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on Aug 21, 2015, Sedan 1170 ACruise : Pont à Bar aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''Pleasant stay, better than I could have hoped''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 1, 2015, Eau-Claire 930Cruise : Pont à Bar aller/retour
"auto-translation : ''To Redo''"

The locks are manned by lock keepers. They are closed on some bank holidays.

Navigation on waterways in the Ardennes is quite easy and perfect for your first experience of boating.

You can moor anywhere along the banks in the heart of the countryside, except on the River Meuse where you have to use the designated moorings.

Everything you need to know about navigation on a licence-free boat in the Ardennes

The Meuse, 950 km long, is a European river that flows through France, Belgium and the Netherlands. The most beautiful part of the Meuse to do by houseboat is from Pont à Bar to Fumay. In three days you will navigate between historical heritages and natural wonders.

During your river cruise on the Canal de l'Est, you will be able to pass through several towns of character such as Sedan, Mouzon, Stenay, Dun-Sur-Meuse and Verdun. Navigating on the Canal de l'Est by licence-free boat, you will discover a rich heritage.

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.

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Ardennes

Navigate through the green countryside on a licence-free boat in the Ardennes

Navigate by licence-free boat in the Ardennes, for a 100% relaxing holiday! This region will delight nature lovers. Rivers and lakes dot the landscape and offer you a wide range of fun and sporting activities. Get off your houseboat for a sensational ride through the lush forest! Don't wait any longer, go on a river cruise and enjoy the benefits of the Ardennes!

 

On a houseboat in the Ardennes, follow in the footsteps of Rimbaud

During your river cruise in the Ardennes, visit Charleville-Mézières, the world capital of puppetry and Rimbaud's birthplace. Did you know that the different places Arthur Rimbaud visited during his childhood and adolescence still exist! Young and old alike, discover this city and walk in the footsteps of the famous poet. Like him, take advantage of the calm of the countryside to recharge your batteries and enjoy your river cruise!