2017 Licence Free hiring of Pénichette® in Europe Let the journey be the destination
Let the journey be the destination
CONTENTSLOCABOAT AND YOU 04 7 good reasons to take a Locaboat holiday 06 Europe by Pénichette® 08 Travel with Locaboat 10 Something for everyoneTHE MOST BEAUTIFUL NEW BASEDESTINATIONS FRANCE 14 Burgundy, Loire and Nivernais 20 Burgundy, Saône and Franche-Comté 24 Midi and Camargue 28 South-West 30 Lot Valley 32 Alsace-Lorraine and Ardennes 34 Brittany NEW BASEGERMANY36 Müritz, Mecklenburg and BrandenburgI TA LY 42 Venetian LagoonHOLLAND44 North and South Holland, AmsterdamIRELAND46 Shannon and ErnePOLAND48 Masurian Lakes OUR FLEET IN DETAIL 52 Pénichettes Classique® 54 Pénichettes Aft Deck® 56 Pénichettes Flying Bridge® 60 Linssen & Europa boats 66 Boats available 67 Basic information about driving your boat P3
7Good reasonsTO TAKE A LOCABOAT HOLIDAY 1 A DIFFERENT WAY TO TRAVEL Locaboat Holidays, inventor of the Pénichette® and pioneer of self-drive boating holidays (no license needed), has been offering this authentic, rewarding and sociable type of holiday for 40 years!2 YOU’RE THE SKIPPER On board, you are the skipper! Enjoy the simple pleasures of cruising with complete freedom. You don’t need a license or any boating experience: after a hands-on introductory lesson with an expert, you’ll be ready to cast off! 3 ENJOY THE COMFORT Our 380-strong fleet will have the perfect boat to suit you, your crew members and your budget. Very comfortable and fully equipped, they are a pleasant place to live and are extremely manoeuvrable.
4 TRAVEL AT YOUR OWN PACE Travel from village to village with no hassle, free to plan your time as you like. Make the most of this unique experience this is a blend of adventure, total escape, time with friends and peace of mind! 6 EXPLORE 5 SHARING EUROPE SPECIAL EXPERIENCES Bike rides, fishing parties, passing through locks, discovering heritage, cultural events, sampling local products: you will find plenty to do throughout your cruise. Families and groups of friends will go back home with special memories to treasure! Visit or revisit European canals, rivers and lakes, choosing from the 200 suggested routes. Your Pénichette® will take you to sites of outstanding natural beauty, and you will be able to moor up right in the heart of historic towns and picturesque villages. 7 GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT YOU CAN RELY ON From the time you make your booking until you reach your destination, our team is on hand to advise and help you. Choosing your boat or your route, essential places to visit, good restaurants: our experts are there to provide the information you need. P5
Europe IRELANDON A PÉNICHETTE® SHANNON & ERNEMore than 200 routes along DUBLINEuropean canals, rivers and lakes,from 26 departure bases Athlone - Killinure Point 1, 2, 3 PLAN YOUR ROUTE Enjoy peace of mind When planning your cruise, our detailed on your travels! suggested itineraries will help you to plan the route that suits you best. You will be sent yourBOOK YOUR HOLIDAY Captain’s Handbook which will tell you all about your boat (operating instructions, inventory) andChoose your destination, your dates and the about cruising. You can also pre-book a wideboat to suit your crew members and your range of services available at your departure basedesired level of comfort. Our sales teams are (bike hire, shopping, Wi-Fi router…).here to advise and help you when making yourbooking.
ENGLAND MECKLEMBOURG Fleesensee Mikolajki Fürstenberg HOLLAND POLAND VARSOVIE BERLIN AMSTERDAM Ketzin Even more Loosdrecht destinations with BELGIUM BRANDEBOURG our partner on GERMANY www.locaboat.com ARDENNES ALSACE LORRAINE Pont-à-Bar LutzelbourgB R I T TA N Y PA R I SMelesse FRANCE Joigny RENNESSt-Martin sur Oust Briare Montbard Scey-sur-Saône Corbigny Deluz BURGUNDY, LOIRE BURGUNDY SAÔNE SWISS AND NIVERNAIS St-Léger Dompierre Mâcon LY O N VENETIAN LAGOONBORDEAUX LOT VALLEY I TA LY VENISE Cahors Chioggia Agen MIDI CAMARGUE SOUTH TOULOUSE MONTPELLIER WEST Negra LattesValence sur-Baïse ArgensS PA I N CAST OFF!On your departure date, you will be met byexperienced teams, often multilingual, who willpass on their advice and tell you the best placesto go. An expert will explain how to operatethe equipment, the engine and the cockpit. Youwill be given a lesson in navigation so that youvery quickly learn how to pilot your the boat andcarry out main manoeuvres. You’ll get used toyour new home in no time! P7
TravelWITH LOCABOAT And discover the largest fleet of Pénichettes® in Europe
PÉNICHETTE CLASSIQUE®Our traditional model, which has keptup with the times without losing the retrocharm of cruising as it used to be.Manoeuvrable, cosy, affordable PÉNICHETTE AFT DECK® This range is bright and spacious, and is perfect for big families with its many outside areas. Large rear terrace forming an extension to the living area, 2 large opening roofs, large sundeckPÉNICHETTE FLYING BRIDGE®The latest range of Pénichettes®,providing maximum comfort for crews ofany size from 2 to 12 people.Double steering position (insideand outside), bow thruster to makemanoeuvres easier, large sun deck EUROPA A more sea-going line, spacious modern interior, advanced technology: top comfort guaranteed! Double steering position (inside and outside), superb upper deckLINSSENOne of Europe’s very finest pleasurecraft. Highly sophisticated interiorfurnishings, state of the art technologyCovered external cockpit with panoramichelmsman’s vision, bow and stern thrusters,finished to luxury standards P9
AS YOU Excess alcohol can damage your health. Drink in moderation.like itA CANAL HOLIDAYFULL OF ADVENTURE!Whether you like bike rides or fishing parties or visits to Europeanfinest architecture; there is something for everyone. Europe is fullof magnificent panoramas as well as listed historic buildings. Enjoyexcursions studded with castles and cathedrals.Meeting local producers and sampling regional specialities is aseasy as diving into the water to cool off! Cruise to each region’siconic local festivals and fêtes with your partner, family or friends fora tailor-made holidays !All these activities can be easily accessed from your boat. Yourcruising schedule allows you to take full advantage of a widerange of activities while at the same time enjoying the pleasures ofcruising. P 11
THE MOST BEAUTIFULDestinations
EXPLORE THE MOST BEAUTIFULREGIONS IN EUROPEHolidaying with Locaboat guarantees you anauthentic travel experience. We put the emphasison personalisation, discovery and above allindependence throughout your holiday. When yourent your boat, you are the skipper on board, incharge of your holiday and boat.Choose the lively atmosphere of travelling withyour family, friends or partner, and become ateam! The unspoilt countryside miles away fromwaymarked routes will amaze you, no matter whichregion you visit for your holiday. Every trip is anopportunity to discover the area through nature,heritage and vineyards and to meet the locals wholive in these villages.Having a on holiday with Locaboat is also a differentway of seeing each region from the water, goingfrom village to village whilst experiencing the warm,feel-good boating lifestyle. Take advantage of bikehire to go and visit the wonders of heritage andarchitecture that are a little further afield.We’ll take you through the different routes and helpyou to decide which one suits you best. From the200 suggested routes, choose the central themesfor a holiday fitted to your envies: the best foodand wine, cities and culture, heritage and history,enjoying nature and places to swim.Set off for the most beautiful destinations in Europeon one of our Pénichettes and relive the pleasure ofenjoying your holidays to the full.FOR A CRUISE THATMATCHES YOUR INTERESTS, CHOOSETHE THEMES YOU PREFER:Heritage The Best ofand History Food and WineCities Where to Swimand CultureEnjoyingNature P 13
BURGUNDY & NIVERNAIS NIVERNAIS DEPARTURE BASE: CORBIGNY CANAL DU NIVERNAIS Originally conceived by Henri IV, the Canal du Nivernais was finally built between 1783 and 1842, and boasts some of the most glorious scenery on the French waterways. Connecting the basins of the Seine and the Loire, its two sides are very different from one another: from Corbigny, perched on a hill between two arms of the Yonne, towards Decize, the descent to the Loire winds through rich meadows grazed by the famous white Charolais cattle. The three arches of the Colancelle, the legendary centre of waterways tourism, allow you to cross the Morvan massif and are followed by a surprising staircase lock: a row of 16 locks in the town of Sardy-Les-Epiry. The étang de Baye adjoins the canal, from where you will soon glimpse the tall silhouette of the Château de Châtillon-en-Bazois. The latter was rebuilt during the 15th century on the remains of the dungeon and you can still see traces of it in the building today. From Corbigny to Auxerre, the descent to the Seine follows the valley of the Yonne, and sometimes its course, through woods and forests of all kinds. Paris Orly > 250 km Corbigny > 4 km, Clamecy > 30 km Avallon > A6, E15, E60The houses along the canal remain a wonderful memoryfor us both for their beauty and the friendliness of theirinhabitants. A Family, Belgium M. et Mme D, Suisse
BURGUNDY - YONNE - NIVERNAISD EPAR TU RE BASES: JO IG N Y, M O N TB A R DCANAL DE BOURGOGNE,CANAL DU NIVERNAIS, YONNE, SEINEDraped in the Côte Saint-Jacques vineyards,Joigny is rich in heritage and gastronomy.Located at the crossroads of the Yonne riverand the Canal de Bourgogne, it is the idealstarting point for touring the region. If youchoose the Canal de Bourgogne, you willcruise your way through an 18th centuryengineering marvel. Moor up near the SaintFlorentin canal bridge and visit the church.The centrepiece of the town, it was listed asan historic monument in 1842. The statuary,sculptures and bas-reliefs have transformedthe church into something of a museum for16th century art; its 24 stained glass windowscreate an ensemble of lively colours with arare harmony that blends perfectly with thearchitecture.Leaving Joigny in the other direction, themeanders of the river Yonne lead youthrough the ‘bocage’ landscape of Puisaye, You w ill love …with its fields and woodlands, and the OtheForest: its hillsides, scattered with apple 1 - The Château Renaissance de Tanlayorchards, accompany you all the way to 2 - Fontenay AbbeNyogent-sur-SeineVilleneuve-sur-Yonne and Sens, oveMroloreot-kseudr-Loing 3 - The Château de Châtillon-en-Bazoisby the wonderful Saint-Etienne cathedral, FMaounltt-eYreoanun-econsidered to be the most important gothic Nemourscathedral in France. SensGoing back up the Yonne, discover Auxerre CaLnoainl gdu JOIGNYand its famous hillsides, producing Chablis Yonne Saint-Florentin Montargisand Auxerrois grape varieties. The Canal du AUXERRE 1 CBanriaalrede FRANCENivernais begins here. The wasinSet.vCBihllrâaitsgiloleorsn-Coligny Tonnerrespread out before you, such TanlayIrancy, huddled between vineyards and Rognycherry orchards. BRIARE Vermenton MONTBARD 2 FROM JOIGNY Châtel-Censoir Canal de BourgogneParis Orly > 150 km Saint Satur ClamecyJoigny > 1 km, Laroche Migennes > 9 C kmaànlaal Llaotiérreal CCoousnrse--sur-Loire Tannay Canal du Nivernais DIJONJoigny > A6 Sancerre CORBIGNY Pouilly-en-Auxois FROM MONTBARD La Collancelle Pont d’Ouche Châtillon-en-BazoisParis Orly > 230 km, Dijon > 85 kmMarseilles-les-Aubigny NEVER3SMontbard > 1 km SaôneBierre-le-Sémur A6 > 25 km DecizeLCae-rTcoyu- r Canal latéral à la Loire DOMPIERRE-SUR-BESBRE Digoin Canal du Centre CRaonaanlndee leP-Maroanyi-al P 15
LOIRE & NIVERNAIS LOIRE & NIVERNAIS DEPARTURE BASE: DOMPIERRE-SUR-BESBRE CANAL LATÉRAL À LA LOIRE, CANAL DU NIVERNAIS, CANAL DE ROANNE À DIGOIN AND CANAL DU CENTRE Dompierre is a gateway to many discoveries. The banks are dotted with chateaux, abbeys and medieval villages. A magnificent piece of civil engineering, the Digoin canal bridge leads to the Canal du Centre, built in the 18th century, then to Paray-le-Monial where you can take a moment to discover the magnificent Romanesque clunisien-style basilica. Dedicated to the Sacré-Cœur since 1875, it gives a complete picture, on a smaller scale, of how Cluny once looked. It was listed as a historic monument in 1846. By following the course of the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, a centre of French gastronomy and well-known for its earthenware and ceramics, you can enjoy the magnificent scenery along this canal that never strays too far from the Loire. Cross the Brionnais region, famous for its Romanesque art and a large number of churches with their very characteristic sculptural art. Charlieu Abbey, accessible by bike, is an old Benedictine Abbey that was associated with Cluny from 932 until the end of the 18th century. Take the Southern part of the Canal du Nivernais and cruise through lovely countryside to the secret heart of the Morvan region, or visit Nevers, steeped in history. Heritage lovers will be delighted with the choice of places to visit: the Palais Ducal, Saint-Cyr Sainte-Julitte cathedral and a variety of churches. Lyon > 197 km Le Creusot TGV > 87 km + Dompierre Sept Fons Dompierre > A62At the helm of my Pénichette® on the Loire and Nivernaiscanals, I felt so lucky to be there! Mr H, Germany
Nogent-sur-Seine Moret-sur-Loing FMaounltt-eYreoanun-e Nemours SensLOIRE & LOING CaLnoainl gdu JOIGNY Saint-FlorentinDEPARTURE BASE: BRIARE Yonne Montargis AUXERRE TonnerreCANAL DE BRIARE, DU LOING, TanlayLATÉRAL À LA LOIRE Châtillon-Coligny CBanriaalredeThe Canal de Briare was built during the reign Rogny FRANCEof Henri IV. The spectacular locks at Rogny areno longer in use but well worth visiting. You sail BRIARE Vermentonthrough the wooded Puisaye region, dottedwith lakes. To the North of the town of Briare, 1 MONTBARDthe Canal du Loing will lead you to the centreof Montargis, where the canal follows waterside Châtel-Censoir Canal de Bourgognstreets lined with half-timbered houses. You thentravel towards Nemours, its waters well stocked Saint Satur Clamecywith fish, then Ferrières, Château-Landon andMoret-sur-Loing, which brings you into the heart Caànlaal Llaotiérreal CCoousnrse--sur-Loire Tannay Canal du Nivernais DIJOof the Gâtinais region. CORBIGNY Pouilly-en-Auxois SancerreTravelling south from Briare, you cross the Loireover the remarkable Briare canal bridge, the Marseilles-les-Aubigny La Collancelle Pont d’Ouchework of Gustave Eiffel. The Canal Latéral à la Châtillon-en-BazoisLoire will then take you towards Sancerre andApremont-sur-Allier, with its fine gardens. NEVERSCreated nearly 50 years ago by Gilles de Brissac,the gardens are the jewel in the crown of this DecizeLCae-rTcoyu- rmedieval village, listed as one of the “mostbeautiful villages of France”. White wines from 3 Canal latéral à la LoireSancerre and Pouilly-Fumé take pride of placehere - simply delicious accompanied with some DOMPIERRE-SUR-BESBRE Digoin Canal du Centregoat’s cheese, a “bouchon” or “crottin deChavignol”. CRaonaanlndee leP-Maroanyi-al 2 à Digoin Paris Orly > 145 km ROANNE Briare You w ill love … Briare > A77, exit 20 1 - Briare canal bridge 2 - Paray le Monial 3 -The château d’Apremont sur Allier P 17
BURGUNDY - YONNE - NIVERNAIS ON THE MYSTICAL THE CASTLE MYSTERIES AND LUXURIOUS GREENERY, CANAL CRUISE GOOD CHEESES SECRET HALTING PLACESOut and Back 1 WEEK 5h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 5h45/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day One-way 1 WEEK 4h45/day 166 km 222 km 246 km 128 km 68 locks 98 locks 134 locks 62 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Joigny > Tonnerre > Tanlay Joigny > Tanlay > Ancy-le-Franc Joigny > St-Florentin > Ancy-le-Franc Joigny > Auxerre > Vermenton > > Ancy-le-Franc > Joigny > Montbard > Joigny > Montbard > Vénarey > Joigny Clamecy > Corbigny RIVERS, WINE, GOTHIC AN OPENING IN THE THE BIRTHPLACE OF THE EXCEPTIONAL TOWN MARVELS GREEN FOR GARGANTUA NATURALIST BUFFONOut and Back 1 WEEK 5h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h15/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day 10/11 JOURS 4h/day 256 km 227 km 154 km 48 locks 212 km One-way 84 locks 236 locks 68 locks ITINERARY*: Joigny > Sens > Auxerre > Tanlay > I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Ancy-le-Franc > Montbard Joigny > Auxerre > Vermenton Joigny > VIlleneuve > Sens Montbard > Pouilly-en-Auxois > > Châtel-Censoir > Joigny > Bray > Nogent-sur-Seine > Joigny Châteauneuf > Dijon > Montbard THE CANAL, LIKE AN WATER DIVIDE AND THE GREAT LOOP FROM CASTLE ALLEY TO THE CASTLES FORTIFIED CASTLE OF GOURMETS TO CASTLEOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 5h/day 142 km 115 km 166 locks 3 WEEKS 5h15/day 2 WEEKS 4h45/day 62 locks I T I N E R A R Y: 553 km Montbard > Pouilly-en-Auxois Out and Back 214 locks One-way 233 km > Châteauneuf > Pont d’Ouche I T I N E R A R Y: > Montbard 195 locks Montbard > Ancy-le-Franc > Tanlay > Tonnerre > Montbard A NAVE I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: FOR VEZELAY Joigny > Sens > Montereau > Moret > Joigny > Tanlay > Ancy-le-Franc ACROSS Montargis > Briare > Sancerre > Nevers > Venarey > Pouilly-en-Auxois > THE AUXOIS > Decize > Châtillon > Baye > Corbigny Châteauneuf > Montbard > Clamecy > Auxerre > JoignyOut and Back 1 WEEK 6h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h45/day Cette croisière peut se faire au départ FROM BURGUNDY de Corbigny, Briare et Dompierre. TO THE LOIRE 194 km 122 km 86 locks CANAL OF BURGUNDY: 2 WEEKS 5h/day 144 locks THE ROOF OF THE WORLD I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Joigny > Auxerre > Châtel-Censoir One-way 1 WEEK 4h45/day One-way 379 km Montbard > Venarey > Pouilly-en- > Clamecy > Joigny 105 locks Auxois > Châteauneuf > Montbard 111 km 52 locks 1 canal bridge LOIRE & NIVERNAIS PLENITUDE AND A ITINERARY*: ITINERARY*: PILGRIMAGE FISHING PARADISE Joigny > Tanlay > Ancy-le-Franc > Joigny > Briare > Sancerre > Nevers AND GASTRONOMY Montbard > Decize > DompierreOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h45/day One-way 1 WEEK 4h15/day LOIRE & LOING 189 km 122 km 70 locks 38 locks TWO BEAUTIFUL RIVER LAKES AND HISTORICAL BANKS BUT SO DIFFERENT TOWNS I T I N E R A R Y: Dompierre > Digoin > Paray-le- ITINERARY*: Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h45/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 3h30/day Monial > Roanne > Dompierre Dompierre > Decize > Cercy > 170 km Châtillon > Corbigny 154 km 92 locks I T I N E R A R Y: THE MAJESTIC VINEYARDS AND 30 locks Briare > Rogny > Châtillon-Coligny> LOIRE IMPRESSIONIST LANDSCAPE Montargis > Nemours > BriareOut and Back 1 WEEK 5h/day I T I N E R A R Y: Briare > Châtillon-sur-Loire > 170 km 2 WEEKS 4h30/day St-Satur > Sancerre > Marseilles- les-Aubigny > Briare One-way 280 km 58 locks 101 locks MASTERPIECES OF ART EARTHENWARE, PALACES I T I N E R A R Y: AND RURAL SIGHTS AND GREEN GRAZING LAND Dompierre > Decize > Cercy > 2 canal bridges Châtillon-en-Bazois > Dompierre Out and Back Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day ITINERARY*: FROM ONE CANAL Dompierre > Digoin > Decize > 1 WEEK 4h45/day BRIDGE TO ANOTHER Nevers > Sancerre > Cosne-sur-Loire > Rogny > Montargis > Briare 104 km 270 km 62 locksOut and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day 56 locks 356 km INTEGRAL I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: NIVERNAIS Briare > Rogny > Châtillon-Coligny > Briare > Châtillon-sur-Loire > Montargis > Briare St-Satur > Nevers > Decize > Briare 70 locks 2 WEEKS 4h30/day I T I N E R A R Y: Dompierre > Decize > Nevers > One-way 260 km A DIVE Sancerre > Briare > Dompierre INTO NATURE 129 locks THE PLEASURES OF WATER ITINERARY*: Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 5h/day AND WINE, ART VILLAGES Dompierre > Decize > Châtillon-en- Bazois > La Collancelle > Clamecy 206 kmOne-way 1 WEEK 4h30/day Auxerre > Joigny 38 locks 176 km I T I N E R A R Y: 33 locks Briare > Châtillon-sur-Loire > St-Satur Marseille-les-Aubigny > Nevers ITINERARY*: > Briare Dompierre > Decize > Nevers > Sancerre > Cosne-sur-Loire > Briare *These cruises operate in either direction.
Seine sMuar-rSceililnye- FonCthaâinteebauledaue Nogent-sur-Seine Moret-sur-Loing FMaounltt-eYreoanun-e FRANCE Nemours Sens Cathédrale de Sens Château Landon Canal du PonCt-hcBaânLCRtaaihllIâlBdoAtueensaBRsu-irèCidEareeroeliRgongyMnLCoyonBatinar-nRSrioaegaggplinrtsy-edÉ-lcSeelasCuishneâts-tFeaarugdeAYeauUonXnEVJeRinORceIEGllLeNasrYoCchhaebSV-MlaeisiirngmtHe-ôeFntenlnlot-eDorsieTenunotninneTCrarhneâClthaeâaytueadue Tanlay d’Ancy-le-Franc Cshuâr-tLiloloirne- CGhuâétedaéulodne Forges de Buffon Bourgogne Abbaye de Fontenay Châtel-Censoir MONTBARD Saint Satur Clamecy Canal de Caànlaal Llaotiérreal CCoousnrse--sur-Loire Basilique de Vézelay DIJON Tannay Canal du Nivernais Sancerre CORBIGNY Pouilly-en-Auxois CChoâmtmeaauridne Pouilly sur Loire La Charité-sur-Loire dÉetaBnayge La Collancelle Marseilles-les-Aubigny Châtillon-en-Bazois Pont d’Ouche Cheânt-eAauuxnoeiusf- Clos Vougeot Saint-Jean-de-Losne HBeoaspunicee de PdountG-cuaéntianl NEVERS SaôneBeaune Panneçot Château de Meursault d’CAhpâretemaount DecizeLCae-rTcoyu- r Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune Château dLeelCa rVeeurrseorite Fleury-sur-Loire Canal latéral à la Loire Gannay-s-Loire sCuhra-Sloanô-ne DOMPIERRE-SUR-BESBRE Digoin Mleosn-Mtcienaeus- Canal du Centre Basilique du Sacré-Cœur NIVERNAIS CàRaDonaiagnlondiene leP-Maroanyi-al Marigny ANCIENT CITIES AND Iguerande THE ETERNAL HILL BriennonOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h15/day 108 km ROANNE 62 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Corbigny > Tannay > Clamecy > Châtel-Censoir > Corbigny GOOD WINES, BETWEEN POUILLY-FUMÉ Locks open daily except 1st May, BEAUTIFUL VILLAGES AND SANCERRE 14th July and 1st November. Open daily on the Canal de Roanne àOut and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h15/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 6h/day Digoin. Open 14th July on the 158 km 340 km Canal du Nivernais. 92 locks 168 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Corbigny > Tannay > Clamecy Corbigny > Châtillon > Decize > Coulanges > Vermenton > Nevers > Sancerre > Corbigny > Corbigny P 19
BURGUNDY & SAÔNESailing at the heart the world’s most famous vineyards, BURGUNDY & BRESSEit’s something we’d long dreamed of. We didn’t regret D E PAR T U R E BAS E : S AI N T- L É G E R - S UR- DH EU NEmaking the journey! CANAL DU CENTRE, SAÔNE, SEILLE S Family, New Zealand Food-lovers and gourmets will be delighted by what’s on offer at the Saint-Léger-sur-Dheune base. Cruising down the Canal du Centre, you’ll go through some of the most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy like the Côte de Beaune and Côte Chalonnaise. Along the Dheune, Mercurey and Santenay valleys, where the 13th century church of St-Jean-de- Narosse overlooks the vineyards, Montrachet, with its famous white wines or Rully and its 12th century castle, all produce excellent vintages. On the hillside, Rully castle is a medieval fortress set among vineyards. The owner of the castle, a descendant of the Lord of Rully, welcomes tourists with a unique and authentic tour. Heading south, the Saône and the Seille are the perfect occasion for a spot of discovery and a quick dip. The choice is yours, you can set off towards Tournus and Mâcon whose architectural heritage brings to mind the colourful facades of Mediterranean regions. Returning back up the Saône, you cruise through a landscape of pastures where one of the most beautiful stopping points is Verdun-sur-le-Doubs, situated on an island at the meeting of the Doubs and the Saône. You can follow the course of the Doubs for 10 km until you reach Pontoux. Be sure not to miss St Symphorien and Seurre with its Étang Rouge local history museum located in a pretty traditional house. Lyon > 166 km Le Creusot-Monceau > 17 km Chalon-sur-Saône Nord > 20 km, A6 M. et Mme D, Suisse
CChoâmtmeaauridne Souterrain de Pouilly Châteauneuf-en-Auxois Clos Vougeot Dole DoubSA Ô NE LYONNAI S Saint-Jean-de-LosneDEPARTURE BASE: MÂCON HBeoaspunicee de St SymphorienSAÔNE, SEILLE 1 Santenay Château SeurreLeave Mâcon for a cruise along the Saône de Meursaultand the Seille. Here, you can explore multi- ST-LÉGER-SUR-DHEUNEcoloured façades, lively pedestrianised Chagnystreets, great wines and gourmetspecialities. The Saône is one of the most Château de la Verrerie Verdun-sur-le-Doubsbeautiful rivers in France. Le Creusot sCuhra-Sloanô-neGoing upstream to the north, take adetour on the small canal that leads you Blanzy 3to Pont de Vaux in the Pierres Doréesdistrict, a real gem with its ochre stone Mleosn-Mtcienaeus- STaiontu-Prhniluibsert Seille Louhanshouses. Then, visit Tournus and itsRomanesque abbey. Much of this former Digoin Canal du Centre Cuisery 2Benedictine monastery has been preservedand its abbey church is one of the largest Basilique du Sacré-CœurRomanesque monuments in France. leP-Maroanyi-al Pont-de-VauxIf you choose to cruise along the Seille toLouhans, classed as one of “the most MÂCONbeautiful detours in France” and awardedthe “site remarquable du goût” label for its Chambilly Saônegastronomy, you can try the famous Bressepoultry. From Mâcon, heading south, travel CàRaDonaiagnlondieneto Lyon and enter the town between thehillsides of Fourvière and La Croix-Rousse, ROANNE FRANCEwith the charming Ile Barbe. Locatedin the middle of the Saône, its name, Villefranche-sur-Saônetaken from Latin, means “wild island” -because it was one of the last places to be BURGUNDY & BRESSE LYONoccupied. Visit the beautiful Vieux Lyondistrict, get lost among the “traboules” OLD STONES,passageways and have a meal at a typical GREAT VINTAGEBouchon bistro... Out and Back 1 WEEK 5h/day Lyon > 100 km Mâcon > 4 km 168 km You w ill love … Mâcon > A6 36 locks 1 - The Château de Santenay 2 - The Grande Rue arches in Louhans I T I N E R A R Y: 3 - Tournus Abbey St-Léger > Chagny > Chalon-sur- Saône > Tournus > Pont de Vaux > Locks are open every day except 1st May, 14th July and St-Léger 1st November. Locks are open on the 14th July on the Petite Saône between Soing and Corre. Locks open every TUILERIES, ROMANIC day on the Seille. ART, ART NOUVEAU Out and Back 1 WEEK 5h15/day 138 km 84 locks I T I N E R A R Y: SAÔNE-LYONNAIS St-Léger > Monceau-les-Mines > THE SUROUNDING BEAUTY Paray-le-Monial > St-Léger GIVES YOU AN APPETITE THE VALLEYS CANALS AND RIVERS OF PLENTY FOR EPICUREANS Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 5h/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 5h/day One-way 1 WEEK 4h/day 190 km 196 km 173 km 36 locks 12 locks 25 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: *These cruises operate in either direction. St-Léger > Chagny > Chalon-sur- Saône > Verdun-sur-le-Doubs > Mâcon > Cuisery > Louhans > Saint-Léger > Santenay > Chagny St Jean-de-Losne > St-Léger La Truchère > Chalon-sur-Saône > > Chalon-sur-Saône > Tournus > Tournus > Mâcon Louhans > La Truchère > Mâcon A FEASTING THE GREAT STAGES THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE PA S S A G E OF GASTRONOMY OF BURGUNDY Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day 2 WEEKS 4h/day 334 km 163 km One-way 336 km 94 locks 5 locks 35 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: St-Léger > Chagny > Chalon-sur- Mâcon > Jassans Riottier > Lyon > Saint-Léger > Santenay > Chagny Saône > Seurre > Dôle > Tournus > Port d’Arciat > Mâcon > Chalon-sur-Saône > Tournus > Besançon > St-Léger Louhans > La Truchère > Macon > Lyon > Mâcon P 21
SAÔNE & FRANCHE-COMTÉ SAÔNE & FRANCHE-COMTÉ D EPAR T U RE BAS ES : S C EY- S U R- S AÔNE, DELUZ NEW BASE PETITE SAÔNE, SAÔNE, CANAL DES VOSGES, DOUBS If you want to discover one of the most beautiful rivers in France with few locks and many places for swimming, we suggest you head off for a cruise along the petite Saône. Villages with stone houses are strewn between the picturesque stopovers, such as Port-sur-Saône, Ray-sur-Saône and, towards the South, Auxonne. There are many regional specialties to try, including morel dishes in particular. To the north, the Canal des Vosges passes through the forest to Fontenoy-le-Chateau and Épinal, famous for its prints. In the exhibitions at the town’s Musée de l’Image (Print Museum), you will find old prints, of Épinal of course, but also from all over the world sitting side by side with more current collections: adverts, educational or decorative images, contemporary artworks etc. From the new base in Deluz, cruise towards the foothills of the Jura along the Rhône-Rhine Canal. Along your way, discover Baume-les-Dames and its historic centre. The church of Saint-Martin, the centrepiece of the town, is a listed historic monument. Arriving in the citadel of Besançon is splendid and is preceded by either a complete loop of the river Doubs or by a 394 m tunnel, which passes underneath Vauban’s construction.Cruising along the Saône was a real pleasure for the FROM SCEY-SUR-SAÔNEwhole family, the children still talk about this nautical Bâle Mulhouse > 146 kmholiday! Vesoul > 20 km Besançon > A36 - E60 T Family, France FROM DELUZ Bâle Mulhouse > 145 km Besançon Franche-Comté > 26 km Besançon Viotte > 17 km; Deluz Station (450 m) A36 - E21 exit 4 Besançon Centre, then D30 > D683 > D426 > D266 M. et Mme D, Suisse
Yo u w i ll l o ve… 3 ÉPINAL1 - The citadel of Besançon2 - T he nine arches of Bains-les-Bains Fontenoy-the Port-sur-Saône briFdloggeny-la-Chapelle le-Château3 - T he Musée de l’Image Corre(Print Museum) in ÉHôpteiln-Daieul Château de Tanlay Langres Château d’Ancy-le-Franc Souterrain de Balesmes Abbaye de Fontenay Villegusien-le-Lac SCEY-SUR-SAÔNE Seveux Port-sur-Saône Forges dleeVBsue-fLnfoaanuremye-sMConatbnaardl de Bourgogne Savoyeux Vesoul 2 Sa Gray Saint Thibault ône CChoâmtmeaauridne DIJON DELUZ Souterrain de Pouilly Citadelle Châteauneuf-en-Auxois Clos Vougeot Dole Doubs 1 CRahnôalndeu au Rhin Saint-Jean-de-Losne HBeoaspunicee de St Symphorien FRANCE Santenay deCMheâutersaauult Seurre ST-LÉGER-SUR-DHEUNE Chagny Château de la Verrerie Verdun-sur-le-Doubs Le Creusot sCuhra-Sloanô-ne Blanzy Mleosn-Mtcienaeus- STaiontu-Prhniluibsert Louhans SAÔNE & FRANCHE-COMTÉ Digoin Canal du Centre Seille STRONG SENSATIONS ALL THE ATTRACTIONS IN WILD SCENERY CLOSE BY Basilique du Sacré-Cœur Cuisery Pont-de-Vaux leP-Maroanyi-al Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h15/day 138 km 506 km MÂCON 36 locks 42 locks Chambilly Saône CàRaDonaiagnlondiene I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Scey-sur-Saône > Port-sur-Saône Scey-sur-Saône > Gray > Seurre > > Corre > Fontenoy > Scey-sur-Saône Tournus > Louhans > Scey-sur-Saône ROANNE FROM CASTLES TO S P E C TA C U L A R THE LOVELY SAÔNE HILLS Villefranche-sur-Saône Out and Back 1 WEEK 5h/day One-way 1 WEEK 5h30/day 202 km 217 km LYON 26 locks 49 locks I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Scey-sur-Saône > Gray > Pontailler Scey Sur Saône > Gray > Auxonne > Auxonne > Scey-sur-Saône > Dôle >Besançon > Deluz THE MOST LOVELY BATHING AND MOUTH *These cruises operate in either direction. MEANDRES IN FRANCE WATERING FOOD Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 5h/day 2 WEEKS 3h30/day 266 km 46 locks One-way 313 km I T I N E R A R Y: 93 locks Scey-sur-Saône > Gray > Auxonne > Dôle > Scey-sur-Saône ITINERARY*: Scey Sur Saône > Gray > Auxonne > Dôle >Besançon > Beaume les Dames > L’Isle sur le Doubs > Deluz GRANDEUR AND A SPLENDID CITADEL Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h30/day Locks are open every day except 1st May, 14th July and 368 km 1st November. Locks are open 86 locks on the 14th July on the Petite Saône between Soing and I T I N E R A R Y: Corre. Locks open every day Scey-sur-Saône > Gray > Dôle on the Seille. > Besançon > Scey-sur-Saône P 23
CANAL DU MIDI MIDI LAURAGAIS DEPARTURE BASE: NÉGRA CANAL DU MIDI CANAL LATÉRAL À LA GARONNE The Canal du Midi, extended by the Canal Latéral à la Garonne, is a network more than 500 km long, crossing through southern France. With its medieval towns and cities, Cathar villages, castles and abbeys, the route is a real masterpiece bringing together one feat of civil engineering after another. The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, will allow you to really appreciate the work of Pierre-Paul Riquet. Casting off from Négra, between Castelnaudary and Toulouse, you can travel back three centuries in time on the Canal du Midi. Sailing west the shaded waterway with its century-old plane trees will take you all the way to Toulouse. The Ville Rose or Pink City, with the Garonne river running through it, has an exceptional cultural, historic and artistic heritage. Initially built in 250 to house the relics of Saint Saturnin, it became one of the most important centres for pilgrimage in the medieval west. Today it is the largest preserved Romanesque church in Europe. To the east of Négra, head towards Carcassonne. Splendidly restored by Viollet-le-Duc in the 19th century, Carcassonne is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its 52 turrets, it is the largest medieval fortress in Europe. From its double ring of walls the view is breath-taking. Toulouse > 39 km, Carcassone > 67 km Toulouse Matabiau > 41 km + Villenouvelle > 1 km Villefranche - Lauragais > A61 - E80We loved spending our holidays on the water, the Canaldu Midi lined with plane trees is charming. Mrs P, France
CANAL DU MIDI CAMARGUETOULOUSE FRANCE St-G Gallician LATTES MONTPELLIER Aigue 2 Le GrauM- orte du-Roi FrontMigI DnIaLnA U R A G A I SNÉGRA FSearirnéto-l 1 ARGENSCapestangFÉocnlsuesreasndneesBéziers AV INNSDEèYFtAeOBRRDoTSIuF, zISEiCgDRuCUeABsSL TALNEDS 1 WEEKÉtang5hd/deayThau Castelnaudary Out and Back 144 km Bram Trèbes Le Somail Agde 56 locks 3 CanaCl adrcuasMsoindneiLa Cité Ventenac Narbonne I T I N E R A R Y: Puichéric Négra > CastelnaudaryI will love… Port-la-Nouvelle > Carcassonne > Négra ALbabgaryaessdee AFobnbtafyroeiddee THE CAPITOL AND RO- laCaRnoablidnee MAN TREASURES1 - The medieval village of Trèbes Out and Back2 - The Fonserannes locks 1 WEEK 4h/day3 - The circular village of Bram 152 km 40 locksMIDI MINERVOIS I T I N E R A R Y:DEPARTURE BASE: ARGENS Négra > Toulouse > Montech > NégraCANAL DU MIDI C AT H A R E SBASSIN DE THAU COUNTRYFrom Argens, the Canal du Midi meanders 1 WEEK 4h30/daythrough a typically Mediterraneanlandscape: vineyards, cypresses, pine One-way 118 kmtrees and multi-coloured flowers scentthe air against the background of chirping 45 locksgrasshoppers and cicadas.Under the shade of great plane trees, you’ll ITINERARY*:enjoy a rich regional cuisine of succulentdishes and magnificent wines. Before you Négra > Castelnaudaryarrive in Carcassonne with its crenelated > Carcassonne > Argenstowers, you will already have got a taste ofthe South with its large white stone fortified MIDI MINERVOIStowns, and its medieval villages like the onesat Trèbes or Puicheric. Before you reach FORTRESS AND GASTRONOMY AND SEA THE INTEGRALthe junction for Port la Nouvelle, you will MIDDLE AGES B AT H I N G SOUTHgo under Le Somail bridge. Narbonne wasthe biggest Roman city in Gaul. There you Out and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h/day Out and Back 3 WEEKS 4h30/daycan find one of Europe’s last five bridges 92 km 200 kmlined with old and still inhabited houses. 54 locks 396 kmIn the centre of the town, the Palais desArchevêques and Saint-Just cathedral make 34 locks 116 locksup an exceptional ensemble. At Béziers theGothic cathedral of St. Nazaire towers I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y:over the hometown of Pierre Paul Riquet.It is time to go and have a swim in the clear Argens > Puichéric > Trèbes Argens > Narbonne > Béziers Argens > Carcassonneblue waters of the Mediterranean. > Carcassonne > Argens > Agde > Marseillan > Argens > Castelnaudary > Négra > Argens > Béziers > Agde > Argens Béziers > 60 km, Carcassonne > 50 km Montpellier > 120 km, Toulouse > 140 km THE ANTIQUE VINEYARDS AND THE MARITIME *These cruises operate in either direction. CITIES ‘‘PINK TOWN’’ OUTING Montpellier + Lezignan Corbières > 5 km Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h45/day 1 WEEK 4h/day Lezignan Corbières > 9 km, A61-E80 151 km 291 km 40 locks 102 locks One-way 185 km 17 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Argens > Le Somail > Narbonne Argens > Carcassonne > Argens > Le Somail > Sète > > Béziers > Argens Castelnaudary >Toulouse > Argens Frontignan > Aigues-Mortes > Lattes CASSOULET AND IN THE SHADE OF THE Locks are open every OLD CITIES PARASOL PINE TREES day except 1st May on the Canal du Midi. Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h30/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day Open in Camargue. 134 km 288 km 66 locks 56 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Argens > Trèbes > Carcassonne > Argens > Narbonne > Béziers > Castelnaudary > Argens Bouzigues > Lattes > Argens P 25
CAMARGUE CAMARGUE DEPARTURE BASE: LATTES THE CANAL DU RHÔNE À SÈTE, THE LEZ RIVER, THE THAU BASSIN, THE CANAL DU MIDI, THE PETIT RHÔNE Taking the Canal du Rhône à Sète from Lattes towards Aigues-Mortes, you enter the wild and beautiful landscape of the Petite Camargue. From the canal you can watch one of the most beautiful spectacles that the local flora and fauna have to offer: pink flamingos, herons, European bee-eaters on the one hand, herds of semi-wild horses and bulls on the other, freely co-existing. From Cap d’Agde to the Camargue, only a thin strip of white sand separates the Mediterranean Sea from the canals and lagoons that you sail through. From Lattes, just outside Montpellier, enjoy going for a dip at Palavas-les-Flots. On the Thau Basin, follow the channel to reach Agde, a city founded by the Greeks. You will reach the charming village of Bouzigues, famous for its oysters, or Valmagne whose Cistercian abbey proudly stands among the vineyards. From Lattes you can also head back up the Canal du Rhône to Sète. Majestically rising above the lagoons and salt flats is the fortified town of Aigues-Mortes. When you reach Grau du Roi, an authentic Languedoc fishing village, Saintes- Maries-de-la-Mer, Saint-Gilles and its superb abbey church, you are entering the Petite Camargue with its herds of bulls and horses.The outstanding colours of the Camargue salt marshes Montpellier > 5 kmleft us speechless, it’s a unique landscape Montpellier > 7 km Palavas-les-Flots > 3 km, A9-D986 Mr and Mrs T, Australia M. et Mme D, Suisse
AvignonC A N A L D U MFRIADNCI E Pont du Gard Rhône Beaucaire CAMARGUE St-Gilles GallicianOUSE LATTES Pe it - Rh ône Arles MONTPELLIER Aigues- tCamargue Le GrauM- ortes 3 Frontignan du-Roi FSearirnéto-l ARGENSCapestangFÉocnlsuesreasndneesBéziers SèteBouzigues Les Saintes-Maries- Étang de Thau 1 de-la-Mer Castelnaudary 2 Bram Trèbes Le Somail Agde CanaCl adrcuasMsoindneiLa Cité Puichéric Ventenac Narbonne ALbabgaryaessdee AFobnbtafyroeiddee Port-la-Nouvelle laCaRnoablidnee Yo u w i ll l o ve… 1 - The Towers and ramparts at Aigues Mortes 2 - Bouzigues and the Etang de Thau lagoon 3 - Béziers cathedral CAMARGUE SUN, SEA BETWEEN AND CICADAS TWO SEASOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day 108 km 316 km 8 locks 34 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Lattes > Bouzigues > Marseillan Lattes > Aigues-Mortes > > Agde > Lattes Bouzigues > Marseillan > Agde > Béziers > Argens > Lattes TYPICAL THE SUNSHINE OF CAMARGUE CITIESOut and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day One-way 10/11 DAYS 3h30/day 186 km Subject to 202 km 4 locks navigability 39 locks I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Lattes > Aigues-Mortes > Beaucaire > Lattes > Aigues-Mortes > Fourques (Arles) > Mas des Baumelles Frontignan > Sète > Béziers (Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) > Lattes > Narbonne > Argens OYSTERS, PICPOUL FROM THE SEA TO *These cruises operate in either direction. AND SEA BATHING CATHARES COUNTRYOut and Back 10/11 DAYS 3h30/day 2 WEEKS 4h30/day 202 km 300 km 16 locks One-way 62 locks I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Lattes > Aigues-Mortes > Lattes > Aigues-Mortes > Frontignan > Bouzigues > Agde > Béziers Sète > Béziers > Carcassonne > Lattes > Castelnaudary > Négra Locks are open every day except 1st May on the Canal du Midi. Open in Camargue. P 27
SOUTH-WESTWhat a delight to explore Gascony and its pretty G A S CO G N E, L O W ER L O T, BA Ï S E, TAR Nvillages by waterway! And we also enjoyed tasting the DEPARTURE BASES: AGEN, VALENCE SUR B AÏS Elocal gourmet specialities at each port of call! CANAL LATÉRAL À LA GARONNE, LOWER D Family, Switzerland L O T, BA Ï S E , TA RN This region boasts 300 km of navigable waterways on 3 rivers (Baïse, Lot and Tarn), and 2 canals, all rich in history. The region offers a rich cultural heritage and a variety of landscapes that will delight visitors. Food-lovers should note that it has an outstanding reputation for its gastronomy and wine production. Leaving Agen, you can admire the 549 m long Agen canal bridge with its 23 arches. And if you fancy going back in time with some medieval art, why not visit the famous 11th century Moissac Abbey: it is one of the most beautiful architectural ensembles in France with its extraordinary Romanesque sculptures. To enjoy the natural attractions of a lush green region, follow the Baïse. Enjoy a spot of fishing alongside fortified towns and gently sloping hillsides. In Nérac, history lovers and other curious visitors can discover Henri IV’s château, built in the 15th century on the foundations of an old Gascon fort by Albret le Grand, Henri IV’s great- great-grandfather. On the lower part of the Lot Valley, an 80 km route is waiting to be discovered. Spectacular countryside and medieval villages are dotted along the way. The village of Casseneuil, a little Venice-like town, has existed since Neolithic times. FROM AGEN Agen > 5 km, Toulouse > 115 km Agen TGV > 1 km Agen > A62 - E72 FROM VALENCE S/ BAÏSE Agen > 50 km Agen TGV > 50 km A624 - N124 - D930
Garonne 3 eCn-aDstoerttsh-e Vislluern-eLuovte- FRANCE Le Mas-d’Agenais Castelmoron Lot Clairac Aiguillon Buzet-sur-Baïse Vianne PColanaGt-acnraoannalnl ededAeGEN Moissac 1 Nérac Pujols Moncrabeau Castelsarrasin Montauban Condom GaronneMontech Baïse o VALENCE-SUR-BAÏSE 2 Toulouse SainÉtg-lSiseerndine Yo u w ill love … In Spring and towards the endCoaf OnacltodbuerMidi there exists a risk of flooding on the rivers Baïse, 1 - Henri IV’s château, now a museum in Nérac Lot and Garonne (but not on the Canal Lateral a la 2 - T he port of Condom where the precious Garonne). The locks on the canal are semi-automatic and are controlled by traffic lights. On the Baïse the barrels of Armagnac were once loaded locks are automatic and are operated by a magnetic on board card, on the Lot as well, where there are also lock- 3 - The abbey of Clairac keepers on hand. On these two rivers the locks are open every day. GGAAS C OOGGNNEE, ,LLOOT,TB, ABÏAS EÏ S, ET,ATRANR N THE MUSKETEERS MAGNIFICENT SCENERY ‘‘BON APPÉTIT FROM ART CRUISE AND MEDIEVAL VILLAGES G E N T L E M E N ! ’’ TO ARMAGNACOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h45/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 3h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h30/day One-way 1 WEEK 2h30/day 171 km 85 km 36 locks 174 km 371 km 28 locks 30 locks 94 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Agen > Buzet > La Garonne > Agen > Buzet > Mas-d’Agenais > Aiguillon > Villeneuve-sur-Lot > Agen > Buzet > Valence-sur- Agen > Vianne > Nérac Castets-en-Dorthe > Agen Agen Baïse > Castets-en-Dorthe > > Condom > Valence-sur-Baïse Moissac > Agen IN GOOD KING HENRY’S THE PINK TOWNS AND THE TWO-RIVER TREASURES AND MIDDLE COUNTRY ROMAN MONASTERIES CRUISE AGES FEASTSOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h45/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day One-way 1 WEEK 4h30/day 128 km 225 km 288 km 44 locks 74 locks 68 locks 127 km I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: 36 locks Agen > Buzet > Vianne > Nérac > Agen > Moissac > Montech > Agen > Buzet > Valence-sur- ITINERARY*: Moncrabeau > Agen Montauban > Toulouse > Agen Baïse > La Garonne > Aiguillon > Agen > Mas-d’Agenais Villeneuve-sur-Lot > Agen > Vianne > Nérac > Condom > Valence-sur-Baïse BASTIDES, ROMAN AR- THE GASCON THE GASCON *These cruises operate in either direction. CHITECTURE AND THE GOOD LIFE EPIC «PINK TOWN»Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h/day 2 WEEKS 3h/day 212 km 128 km 64 locks One-way 231 km 46 locks Locks are open every day on the 42 locks Baïse and the Tarn. On the Canal I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Latéral à la Garonne, they are ITINERARY*: closed on 1st May. Agen > Castelmoron > Villeneuve- Agen > Moissac > Castelsarrasin Agen > Mas-d’Agenais > Nérac sur-Lot > Siaurac > Vianne > Nérac > > Montauban > Montech > Agen > Condom > Valence-sur-Baïse Condom > Valence-sur-Baïse > Agen P 29
LOT VALLEYWe set off with the children to explore the Lot Valley LOT VALLEYand its fascinating history! The medieval atmosphere DEPARTURE BASE: CAHORSof some of the villages left us all with some wonderfulmemories. UPPER LOT G Family, England Setting off from the base in Cahors you will encounter a series of extraordinary sites and the lush green meanders of the Lot, along 64 km of river, and pure enjoyment! Cahors, a thousand-year-old city, with many attractions to explore: its historic centre where medieval monuments and neo-classical buildings sit side by side, the famous Valentré bridge, restored in 1880 and a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1998, its protective city wall or Saint-Etienne Cathedral. On the Lot, you will be cruising into the heart of one of the most fascinating and wild regions of France. While travelling along the peaceful waterways, you will come face to face with cliffs and cirques, caves and dolmens, and fall for the charms of the locks that you have to operate yourself, rediscovering the actions and atmosphere of a past era. The timeless old villages of the Quercy, the alleyways, the mossy red roofs, St-Cirq-Lapopie like an “impossible rose in the night” as André Breton saw it, simply add to the charm of this lovely cruise. The Lot is also a gourmet’s delight. As well as the “black wine” of Cahors, which made the town wealthy during the Middle Ages, foie gras and truffles, you can also indulge in a spot of swimming or some horse-riding. Toulouse Blagnac > 112 km Brive Vallée de la Dordogne > 87 km Montauban > 65 km Cahors > 1 km A20 - D820 - D620 M. et Mme D, Suisse
3 Château de Saint- Bouziès LOT VALLEY Géry Douelle Mercuès Vers Larnagol AMID HISTORY AND ANCIENT STONES Luzech Out and Back 1 WEEK 3h/day Pont Valentré 89 km Arcambal Crégols 17 locks CAHORS Saint-Cirq- I T I N E R A R Y: Lapopie Cahors > Douelle > Luzech > Arcambal > Saint Cirq Lapopie > Cahors 1 2FRANCE THE MAJESTIC CROSSING Out and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day 66 km 22 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Cahors > Vers > Saint-Géry > Saint Cirq Lapopie > Cahors Yo u w i ll l o ve… THE JEWELS OF THE LOT VALLEY1 - The Valentré bridge in Cahors2 - The medieval village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie Out and Back 10 DAYS 3h00/day3 - The Château de Mercues 150 km 34 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Cahors > Douelle > Mercuès > Luzech > Cahors > Vers > Saint Géry > Bouziès > Saint Cirq Lapopie > Larnagol > Cahors AMID CLIFFS AND CITADELS Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day 150 km 34 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Cahors > Luzech > Vers > Saint Cirq Lapopie > Larnagol > Cahors WINEMAKERS Out and Back WEEKEND 3h30/day 56 km 6 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Cahors > Mercuès > Douelle > Luzech > Cahors AN ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Out and Back WEEKEND 4h/day 40 km 16 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Cahors > Arcambal > Saint- Gery > Cahors P 31
ARDENNES AND ALSACE-LORRAINEWe were dazzled by the beauty of the villages of ALSACE-LORRAINEAlsace with their half-timbered houses; it was like a DEPARTURE BASE: LUTZELBOURGdifferent world. CANAL DE LA MARNE AU RHIN, CANAL DE M Family, France LA SARRE, MOSELLE, CANAL DES VOSGES Arriving at the Lutzelbourg base, you will see its fortress and its renowned cut-glass and crystal factories. On all itineraries, you will see houses with flower-covered, corbelled balconies, beautiful churches with onion-shaped steeples, forged-steel gates and railings as you go along. Wherever you stop, you will find food equally special food : sauerkraut and cooked meats as well as mouth-watering pastries made with red fruits, plums and damsons. Cruising westward you will pass through the boat lift at Saint-Louis Arzviller. This impressive feat of engineering looks rather like a bathtub full of water sloping upwards. It does the work of 17 locks. Going westwards you reach Sarreguemines by following the Canal des Houillères de la Sarre (Sarre Coalmines Canal) in a wooded setting. Still going westwards, you can also get to Nancy, the natural home of Art Nouveau with its famous glassworks and the Place Stanislas, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you pass through Toul, a town fortified by the military architect Vauban, Lorraine opens up in front of you, with views of the meandering Moselle river with its wonderful landscapes and magnificent heritage. If you leave our base heading eastward, you can visit Saverne and the former episcopal château of the Rohan family, built at the end of the 18th century. From there you can reach the very centre of Strasbourg, arriving just outside the European Parliament. You can then enjoy the beautiful, well-preserved Petite France quarter. Strasbourg > 45 km Strasbourg > 50 km + Lutzelbourg Strasbourg > 35 min or Saverne > 10 km Phalsbourg > 5 km, A4 - E25 M. et Mme D, Suisse
NAMUR MONS Maubeuge CHARLEROI Dinant Jeumont Meuse sel Mo Givet Fumay BELGIQUE Revin FRANCE Charleville-Mézières LUXEMBOURG PONT-À-BAR Sedan TRIER des CAarndaelnnes Mouzon Chauny Canàall’Adeisnl’Oe ise Luxembourg Rethel Le Chesne Remich Aisne Anizy-le-Château aBue-rBrya-c Vieux-lès-Asfeld 3 Saar A l s a c e – Vailly REIMS Cl’Aanisanledeà Ardennes Canal de la Marne la Meuse Marne Verdun METZ Sarreguemines Épernay Condé-sur-Marne Sarralbe 1 Lauterbo CChhaâmlonpsa-genne-ARDENNES Caànalal lMataérrnael MPoonuts-sào-n Canal de MittersheimD EPAR T U RE BASE: PONT- À - B A R la Marne au Rhin LUTZELBOURGCANAL DE LA MEUSE, MEUSE, Bar-le-Duc CommercyCANAL DES ARDENNES,CA NA L DE L’ AISN E À L A M AR N E FVriatrnyç-oleis- Saverne Plan inclinéWith ARDENNES NAUTISME, our partner in NANCY d’Arzvillerthe Ardennes Saint-Dizier Toul GLoondrrreaxainngee Place STRASBOURG Stanislas 2 Dombasle-sur- Meurthe Houdelaincourt F R A N C E Charmes CVanoasgl deessIn the original Celtic tongue, “Ardennes” Canal entre Sélestatmeans “deep forest” and this area hasbeen recognised as being one of Europe’s Yo u w i l l l o vCeethBa…moupraggongene ÉPINAL A L S A C E - L O R R A I N Eprincipal sources of oxygen. As you travel PASSING CToHlmRaOr UGHup and down the waterways from 1 - The Château des Rohan in Saverne LORRAINEPont-à-Bar, you will find that the air quality 2 - The Saint-Louis Arzviller Inclined Plane 3 - The meanders of the Meuse valley Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h30/day 303 kmis indeed stimulating. ARDENNES ALSACE-LORRAINE 64 locksThe Ardennes forest is home to a wide SPECTACULAR SCENERY THE MAIN CITIES I T I N E R A R Y:variety of wildlife. Roe and red deer, wild AND THE DUCAL SQUARE OF ALSACEboar, and some very rare birds can be Lutzelbourg > Arzviller > Dombaslefound alongside a range of flora that is just > Nancy > Metz > Lutzelbourgas surprising in its protected marshland.Here you can still find carnivorous plants Out and Back 1 WEEK 5h15/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h45/dayand a superb orchid. As you follow the 115 kmMeuse, you will encounter its delightfully 187 km 60 locks HARD IRON ANDcrazy meanderings that will finally lead GOOD FOODyou to Charleville-Mézières, birthplaceof the poet Arthur Rimbaud. The famous 42 locks Out and Back 2 WEEKS 3h30/dayPlace Ducale is a jewel of Renaissancearchitecture, whilst the Basilica of Notre- I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: 234 kmDame swings between that same style and Pont-à-Bar > Charleville MézièresFlamboyant Gothic. Among the delights of > Revin > Fumay > Givet Lutzelbourg > Saverne 72 locksthe Basilica of Notre-Dame d’Espérance are > Pont-à-Bar > Strasbourg > Lutzelbourgthe little back streets that surround it. I T I N E R A R Y:Deeper into the Ardennes, there are ON THE BATTLEFIELDS TECHNICAL MASTERPIECES Lutzelbourg > Arzviller >delightful towns such as Fumay and Givet, ROUTES AND ART NOUVEAU Sarreguemines > Saarbrückenknown for their sausages. With its 650 km > Lutzelbourgof cruising waterway, the Champagne Out and Back Out and BackArdennes region offers tremendous 1 WEEK 5h45/day 1 WEEK 5h30/daydiversity and variety. 217 km 46 locks 188 km T R I N AT I O N A L Luxembourg > 131 km, Charleroi > 147 km BEAUTY Bruxelles > 171 km 52 locks Gare de Sedan > 10 km I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: 3 WEEKS 3h45/day Pont-à-Bar > Sedan > Mouzon Lutzelbourg > Arzviller > Dombasle 454 km > Verdun > Pont-à-Bar > Nancy > Lutzelbourg 78 locks LIKE A BOHEMIAN ON FLAMBOYANT GOTHIC 4 tunnels THE INLAND WATERWAYS AND GREEN FORESTS Out and Back 2 boat lifts 10/11 DAYS 4h15/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 3h45/day Out and Back I T I N E R A R Y: 234 km Lutzelbourg > Arzviller > 286 km Sarreguemines > Saarbrücken > 72 locks Luxembourg > Metz > Nancy 62 locks > Lutzelbourg I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Lutzelbourg > Arzviller > This route can also be Pont-à-Bar > Charleville Mézières Sarreguemines > Saarbrücken completed in 14 days. > Fumay > Dinant > Namur > Lutzelbourg A boat permit is required > Pont-à-Bar beyond Sarrebruck (except for residents of countries with Locks are open daily except 1st May and 1st November no river permits, such as the in the Ardennes. United Kingdom). In 2017, this route will not be available between 15 and 24 May.A34 - E 46 exit 4 Sedan P 33
BRITTANYWhat a delight to discover the interior of Brittany with its B R I T TA N YCeltic atmosphere! D E PAR T U R E BAS E S : S T- MAR T I N - S U R- OU S T, MELESSE NEW BASE Mrs S, United Kingdom THE NANTES-BREST CANAL, VILAINE, AFF AND ERDRE RIVERS, THE ILLE AND RANCE CANAL When you set off from our new Melesse base, you will fall under the spell of the River Vilaine. If you make your first stop in Rennes you can explore its Parliament, cathedral and half-timbered houses. Heading southwards, the bridge at Pont-Réan, with its nine arches offers a superb viewpoint over the river. As you approach Messac, do not miss the water-mills and windmills of the Breton moorlands or the numerous châteaux and castles in the area. If you set off from the Saint-Martin-sur-Oust base, there are numerous options for river and canal cruising. Follow the Nantes-Brest Canal to reach the very beautiful river island known as the Île aux Pies. From there, take a highly recommended detour on the little river Aff to the lovely village of La Gacilly, with its flower-filled alleys and magnificent botanical garden. Continuing on the Nantes-Brest Canal, you reach Redon with its Saint Saviour abbey, a real waterways crossroads and the country of the magician Merlin! Heading towards Nantes, follow the Erdre valley, passing through Blain and the Gâvre forest. To the west of Saint-Martin-sur-Oust, the Nantes- Brest Canal becomes one of the most beautiful navigable waterways. After Malestroit with its half-timbered houses, mossy pathways, a sublime quality of light, and villages of granite and slate, you reach the walls and daunting keeps of Josselin Castle. It’s a magical journey! FROM ST-MARTIN-SUR-OUST Rennes > 58 km, Nantes > 73 km Redon TGV > 20 km Rennes > 70 km FROM MELESSE Rennes airport > 28 km Rennes TGV Station > 23 km SNCF Station at St Germain sur l’Ille > 3.4 km By car > D82 or D175 from Rennes
St Malo Saint-Brieuc Dinan eCtaRnaanl d ’Illcee Tinténiac Montreuil-sur-Ille Brest MELESSE Ca BGaurerarlgéedadne Parlement de Bretagne 1 RENNES Pontivy Rohan BRITTANY Sadinets-N-Eicaouxlas- nal de NanteJsoàsseClhinâteau Pont-Réan l du Blavet 3 Rohan FROM VIVIANNE THE FAIRY du Duc de Vilaine TO THE DUKES’ CASTLEOut and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day Cana Le-Roc-Saint-André 122 km Lorient Messac 28 locks Malestroit La Gacilly I T I N E R A R Y: ST MARTIN-SUR-OUST L’Île aux Pies 2 St-Martin-sur-Oust > La Gacilly > Malestroit Glénac Redon > Josselin > St-Martin-sur-Oust ON THE FOOTSTEPS OF ArzaLlBaeRroGnacuhreden-rouetCanalBdleaiNnFoarnêttCedhusâtGàeâavBuredree slNatGorrotu-lsaiusr-Erdre ENCHANTING MERLIN Sucé-sur-ErdreOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day 184 km 20 locks Erdre I T I N E R A R Y: FRANCE Châtedaeu BdreestaDgunces NANTES St-Martin-sur-Oust > Redon > Messac > Pont Réan > St-Martin-sur-OustOut and Back CASTLES, MANOR IN THE DRUIDS AND You w ill love … HOUSES AND MAGIC BIRDS COUNTRY 1 - Josselin Castle 10/11 DAYS 3h30/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day 2 - The river island of Île aux Pies 3 - The 9 arches of the bridge at Pont-Réan 232 km 222 kmOut and Back 38 locks 172 locks I T I N E R A R Y: St-Martin-sur-Oust > Blain I T I N E R A R Y: > Nord-sur-Erdre > Sucé > Nantes St-Martin-sur-Oust > La Gacilly > St-Martin-sur-Oust > Malestroit > Josselin > Pontivy > St-Martin-sur-Oust FROM KNIGHTS TO PIRATES THE MOORS OF BRITTANY AND VILLAGES WITH A 10/11 DAYS 3h45/day DIFFERENCE 170 km Out and Back 3 WEEKS 4h30/day 60 locks 480 km I T I N E R A R Y: 146 locks St-Martin-sur-Oust > La Gacilly > Malestroit > Josselin > Rohan > St-Martin-sur-Oust WHERE ROMANTICISM I T I N E R A R Y: WAS BORN St-Martin-sur-Oust > Messac > Rennes >Out and Back Dinan > La Gacilly > Malestroit > Josselin > St-Martin-sur-Oust 2 WEEKS 4h45/day *These cruises operate in either direction. 318 km EXPLORING 92 locks THE RIVER VILAINE I T I N E R A R Y: One-way 1 SEMAINE 4h00/day 140 km St-Martin-sur-Oust > Redon 27 locks > Messac > Rennes > Tinteniac ITINERARY* : > St-Martin-sur-Oust St-Martin-sur-Oust > Messac>Rennes>Melesse Locks are open every day. P 35
GERMANYThe lake region of Neuruppin is wonderful! We just had MÜRITZ & MECKLEMBOURGto stop and watch the otters, and maybe you’ll get the DEPARTURE BASE: FLEESENSEEchance to see then too... MÜRITZ, PLAUER SEE, MÜRITZ-ELDE- Mr T, Germany WASSERSTRASSE Set off to explore the beauty of Germany’s lakes. Fleesensee, definitely one of Germany’s most beautiful areas, offers a lovely and charming panorama. Not far away Lake Müritz is the perfect place for birdwatching: cormorants, cranes and even eagles. If you head towards Waren, you will find a lively town and a well-known marina. One of the great things about Germany’s lakes is the way that each one leads into several others. You can alternate between walking, swimming, fishing or just lazing around. Head westwards towards Plau, which overlooks the lake of the same name. In the Karow district, you could visit the brick-built, neo-classical palace and the church with its stepped gables, a feature of real architectural interest. The Müritz-Elde Waterway that links the River Elbe to Lake Müritz, follows the course of the Elde and its meandering route. The town of Parchim was built between two arms of the River Elde and is unusual because of its ancient town centre, its ramparts and its half-timbered houses. Many of its buildings, such as the former post office, make this a worthwhile town to visit before going back to cruise the lakes. Complete your stay by exploring Schwerin and its famous palace, well worth the journey just by themselves. FROM FLEESENSEE (UNTERGÖHREN) Rostock > 80 km, Berlin Tegel > 150 km Berlin Schönefeld > 198 km Malchow regional train station > 5 km Waren IC train station > 22 km A19 exit n°16 > 7 km or n°17 > 20 km Follow directions for \"Land Fleesensee\" FROM FÜRSTENBERG Berlin Tegel > 75 km Berling Schönefeld > 110 km Fürstenberg > 3 km 1h by direct train from Berlin A10 > exit 29, then B96 > approx. 60 km A 24 > exit 19, then B189 and L15 > approx. 65 km
GERMANY 1 SCHWERIN Parchim PlMaualchow FLEESENSEE MÜRITZ & S(Sztceztetcinin) MECKLENBURG Lübz Waren Neustrelitz Neustadt Müritz Wesenberg Grabow 2 Röbel Buchholz Mirow Strasen FÜRSTENBERG ricHhohhanlsearatWean-ssFreirestd.- Flecken Zechlin Lychen Bredereiche Dömitz Templin Wittenberge 3 RheinsDbaenrgnenwalde Joachimsthal est Schwedt Lindow Neuruppin Zehdenick Oder-Havel-Kanal Havelberg Liebenwalde Hohensaaten Elbe FKinaonwal-EberswaldeTtADMwOFwSorhEsiaEBeÜwteEthPydEeRaoNAfeirRriIturwdrRTPsEsiscatTZlLrekyoHtUsA-ahEtctaTARvaheoLdeTgEVecDvgEiFoEneBGEr,ügLnepArrM,taeapsSutaDltÜoEraetelIsc:aRnrEtekweFIb.oTesÜKiVeIlinZsltdRrLeb,gteworEShbed,PfaITiiNTshnsLMREianedAiEwhNnneauSheUglhdBcMantPiieeeksEnngEawrAnrldsRsymRreedGebkeonGauasySDeublntneEBrtEwdEuahrguEB-elrlarbaUg,rgPedn.Ra-BdsGHrGeaUHRyveneanABlt&vteKhReNriAaPnleBnNlDaaDuERlPeEEaRNlStaNheBuLeeUeBnIrRoNKGUwERTGZINHKaavneaSllp-WaPnsaeOdneaTnuS-DTAKeCOMölhronaawirngliTosZeKetBenW.t231uubeEputnuMB---RhisbrtKuSRReätgLzuecönrchöIrkrhYphNgehbiheswaioeocnnuhelliEszscu-rberkiknRnenüwrePgdraeSiPlrclasahldclaeoaFrslrcmüeBSfoereaaüsadvtterzFoKneerwwüla-…sndatklerdifrnhueO-ürKttdEtiaeeiesntrnezsnKnt-aoaSddsltutOrbzdiycrnea t Obere Spreeserved as a model for the famous Sans souciin Potsdam.Heading to Mirow you will discover itscurious lake houses with their thatchedroofs and then Lake Müritz, not forgettingthe delightful town of Röbel, itsstreets filled with half-timbered houses.Heading westwards, you’ll set a course forWesenberg, memorable for its bridge,totally clad in wood, and then Neustrelitzand its baroque palace. Its orangery hastoday been converted into a concert hall.On these varied and vast waterways,cruising requires more careful attention thanon a canal, but you are well rewarded bybeing able to drop anchor in the middle ofa lake and enjoy some of the purest waterin Europe and natural surroundings that arewonderfully unspoilt. Do not forget to visitone of the many fish smoke houses for anexquisite speciality that gourmets will love. P 37
GERMANYWe discovered Berlin all over again: seen from the water, BRANDEBURG & BERLINthe buildings are even more majestic. DEPARTURE BASE: FÜRSTENBERG W Family, Switzerland UPPER HAVEL, TEMPLINER SEE & RUPPINER SEE, FINOWKANAL, ODER, SPREE Your first stop heading southwards, Himmelpfort (which translates as Heaven’s Gate) is regarded as the birthplace of Father Christmas. It is also the place for fishing, where you can enjoy delicious smoked fish. Afterwards, take a detour via Lychen. The River Woblitz flows through the forest and feeds into the Großer Lychensee lake. This is one of the most beautiful routes in the area. The River Havel will lead you through a countryside that is peaceful because it is sparsely populated. You should stop off at Regow. You can visit the organic farm here that offers a goat’s cheese to die for. Then get off the beaten track by visiting the charming little town of Templin; within its fortifications, where Germany’s Chancellor spent her childhood in sight of its towers. After Liebenwalde, head westwards, where the lakes of Neuruppin are true natural oases, home to sea eagles, beavers and otters. Altruppin, the former capital, lies in a beautiful natural setting. Neuruppin, the ‘modern’ town, built in the 18th century, bears witness to the spirit of the age of enlightenment that inspired Prussia and left its mark on the region from Berlin to Potsdam. To the east, the old Finowkana (Finow Canal) twists and turns through lovely countryside on its way to a unique structure in Europe, the Niederfinow Boat Lift on the Oder-Havel canal. FROM FÜRSTENBERG Berlin Tegel > 75 km Berlin Schönefeld > 110 km Fürstenberg > 3 km 1h by direct train from Berlin A10 > exit 29, then B96 > approx. 60 km A24 > exit 19, then B189 and L15 > approx. 65 km FROM KETZIN Berlin Tegel > 45 km Nauen > 17 km then Bus 658 > Ketzin Potsdam > 25 km then Bus 614 > Ketzin A10 > exit Potsdam Nord then > approx. 10 km Berling > B5 towards Nauen > B273 towards Nauen
DEPARTURE BASE: KETZIN 1LOWER HAVEL, POTSDAMER HAVEL,LAKE WANNSEE, SPREE, LAKEJUNGFERNSEE, RÜDERSDORFERGEWÄSSER, ELBE, ODERBefore heading towards Berlin, take adetour through the astonishing town ofPotsdam. Its famous Sans souci palace isa must-see attraction; it’s not very far awayand easy to get to. Then cruise to Berlin,through the parliament district, passingthe Reichstag and its glass dome, until youreach the Museums Island. Then headtowards Kreuzberg and Oranientor, theworking-class districts where you will findthe real heart of Berlin. For nature lovers,we recommend a walk along the many lakeswith centuries-old forests and luxury villason their shores.Further south and east, you will glidetowards other beautiful places to visit:between the Spree and the Oder youwill discover some of Germany’s bestrestaurants such as the one at Bad Saarow.If you are looking for something differentand really enjoyable, go up the River You w ill love …Havel as far as Havelberg. This route willtake you to a little-known region which 1 -The Berliner Dom (Berlin Cathedral)has magnificent lSaCndHsWcaEpReINs. Do not forget 2 - Sans souci palace in PostdamfwtaohmsotoowupsatafcothrBeirtssaonsvdtaeetrnutbehueorftgot,hwaPenar-grehcidaahbnlilm.tricRkoLlütaobnPwzdlManua, lchow FLEESENSEE 3 - The fish smokehouses around Rheinsberg Neustadt Waren MÜRITZ & S(Sztceztetcinin) MECKLENBURG Müritz Neustrelitz Röbel WesenbergGrabow Buchholz Mirow Strasen FÜRSTENBERG ricHhohhanlsearatWean-ssFreirestd.- Flecken Zechlin Lychen BredereicheDömitz GERMANY Templin Wittenberge 3 RheinsDbaenrgnenwalde Joachimsthal est Schwedt Lindow Neuruppin Zehdenick Oder-Havel-Kanal Havelberg Liebenwalde Hohensaaten Elbe FKinaonwal-Eberswalde Oranienburg KnaodstOrzdyrna UHnatveerle Rathenow HKaavneall- Charlottenburg 1 Küstrin-Kietz Stendal Spandau BERLIN Tangermunde K. KöpenickRüdersdorf Wsaenen- T el owVerbindunPgasrkeaynear-l BRAPNlaDueENBURG POTSDAM t Erkner Fürstenwalde Obere SpreeZeuthenFrandkefruOrtdaenr MAGDBEEuBlrbUgPeRa-BGHrGeaRyveenAl&tKhNianBnDaElPERlSaNeuLeeBIrNKUERTGZIN Slubice 2 Königs Wusterhausen BSaaadrow Teupitz Scharsmeeützel- hütEtiesnesnt-adt MBuäcrkhihsochlz- P 39
NO LICENSE REQUIRED LICENSE REQUIRED MÜRITZ & MECKLENBURG BIRDS AND LAKESIDE BRANDENBURG & BERLIN DISCOVER BERLIN MÜRITZ: THE LAKE AND DWELLINGS THE CRUISE ON THE WATER CHARMING VILLAGES OF SANS-SOUCIOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day 180 km 270 km 260 km 160 km 8 locks 16 locks 8 locks 3 locks I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Untergöhren > Malchow > Waren Fürstenberg > Mirow > Röbel Ketzin > Potsdam > Brandenburg Ketzin > Spandau > Charlottenburg > > Flecken Zechlin > Rheinsberg > > Plau > Rheinsberg > Neustrelitz > > Rathenow > Havelberg > Ketzin Berlin-Mitte > Köpenick > Erkner > Wannsee Untergöhren Fürstenberg > Potsdam > Werder > Ketzin IN THE HEART OF ROMANTICISM AND IN THE LAND OF THE NORTHERN MECKLENBURG NEO-RENAISSANCE THE SEA EAGLE PRINCESSES’LOOPOut and Back 1 WEEK 5h30/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 5h/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h30/day 3 WEEKS 5h/day 212 km 16 locks 446 km 304 km Out and Back 620 km I T I N E R A R Y: 20 locks 30 locks 43 locks Untergöhren > Plau > Lübz > Parchim I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: > Schwerin > Untergöhren Untergöhren > Waren > Rheinsberg Fürstenberg > Zehdenick Fürstenberg > Oranienburg > Berlin > Wesenberg > Neustrelitz > Plau > > Oranienburg > Neuruppin > Potsdam > Brandenburg > Havelberg Parchim > Schwerin > Untergöhren > Lindow > Fürstenberg > Wittenberge > Schwerin > Lübz > Fürstenberg* BATHING, FORESTS NATURE AND SPIRIT SOUTHERN BERLIN AND SMOKED FISH OF ENLIGHTENMENT AND SCHARMUTZELSEE * This cruise can be started from Fürstenberg, Ketzin or Untergöhren.Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day HISTORY FROM FREDERIC 148 km THE 2ND TO HEINRICH 14 locks 282 km 160 km VON KLEIST 30 locks 10 locks Out and Back 3 WEEKS 3h30/day I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: I T I N E R A R Y: 429 km Fürstenberg > Strasen > Neustrelitz Ketzin > Spandau > Charlottenburg > Fürstenberg > Neustrelitz > Strasen > > Buchholz > Rheinsberg > Templin Köpenick > Senzig > Scharmutzelsee > Bad 21 locks Mirow > Rheinsberg > Fürstenberg > Zehdenick > Fürstenberg Sarrow > Postdam > Werder > Ketzin I T I N E R A R Y: FORESTS AND BETWEEN LAKES THE ELBE, THE HAVEL MEDIEVAL VILLAGES AND CASTLES AND GOTHIC WONDERS Ketzin > Charlottenburg > Berlin-Mitte > Fürstenwalde > Eisenhüttenstadt > KienitzOut and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h/day > Frankfurt > Schwedt > Niederfinow > 204 km Liebenwalde > Oranienburg > Potsdam > 20 locks 293 km Werder > Ketzin One-way 193 km 10 locks IN THE ARMS 11 locks OF THE HAVEL I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: ITINERARY*: Ketzin > Brandenburg > Burg One-way 1 WEEK 4h15/day > Magdeburg > Tangermünde Fürstenberg > Lychen > Templin Untergöhren > Malchow > Plau > Waren > Havelberg > Rathenow > Ketzin 170 km > Zehdenick > Fürstenberg > Mirow > Rheinsberg > Flecken Zechlin > Wesenberg > Neustrelitz > Priepert > A \"CULINARY\" OUTING Fürstenberg IN THE CAPITAL 14 locks GREAT SCENERY MONASTERIES, ITINERARY*: AND A ROYAL HOLIDAY LAKES AND CASTLES Ketzin > Potsdam > Spandau > Charlottenburg > Berlin-Mitte >Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 4h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 4h/day Zehdenick > Templin > Fürstenberg 220 km One-way 2 WEEKS 3h30/day 371 km GREAT COUNTRYSIDE AND TWO MAIN CITIES 20 locks 405 km 15 locks I T I N E R A R Y: 27 locks I T I N E R A R Y: 10/11 DAYS 4h15/day Fürstenberg > Lychen > Neustrelitz > Strasen > Mirow > Röbel ITINERARY*: Ketzin > Spandau > Berlin-Mitte One-way 282 km > Flecken Zechlin > Rheinsberg Märkisch Buchholz > Teupitz > Bad > Fürstenberg Fürstenberg > Neustrelitz Saarow > Erkner > Rüdersdorf 24 locks > Rheinsberg > Waren > Plau > Teltow > Potsdam > Ketzin ITINERARY*: > Schwerin > Untergöhren Ketzin > Potsdam > Berlin > Charlottenburg > Köpenick > Neuruppin > Lindow > Zehdenick > Templin > Lychen > Fürstenberg FROM BRANDENBURG TO MECKLENBURG 2 WEEKS 4h/day One-way 363 km 25 locks ITINERARY*: Ketzin > Potsdam > Berlin > Templin > Regow > Fürstenberg > Neustrelitz > Rheinsberg > Mirow > Waren > Plau > Untergöhren *These cruises operate in either direction. Locks are open every day.
SCHWERIN Parchim PlMaualchow FLEESENSEE MÜRITZ & S(Sztceztetcinin) MECKLENBURG Lübz Waren NeustrelitzNeustadt Müritz Wesenberg Grabow Röbel Strasen FÜRSTENBERG Buchholz Mirow ricHhohhanlsearatWean-ssFreirestd.- Flecken Zechlin Lychen BredereicheDömitz Templin Wittenberge RheinsDbaenrgnenwalde Joachimsthal est Schwedt Lindow Neuruppin Zehdenick Oder-Havel-Kanal Havelberg Liebenwalde Hohensaaten Elbe FKinaonwal-Eberswalde Oranienburg KnaodstOrzdyrna UHnatveerle Rathenow HKaavneall- Charlottenburg Küstrin-Kietz Stendal Spandau BERLIN Tangermunde K. KöpenickRüdersdorf Wsaenen- T el owVerbindunPgasrkeaynear-l BRAPNlaDueENBURG POTSDAM t Erkner Fürstenwalde Obere SpreeZeuthenFrandkefruOrtdaenr MAGDBEEuBlrbUgPeRa-BGHrGeaRyveenAl&tKhNianBnDaElPERlSaNeuLeeBIrNKUERTGZIN Slubice Königs Wusterhausen BSaaadrow hütEtiesnesnt-adt Teupitz Scharsmeeützel- MBuäcrkhihsochlz-SELF-DRIVE BOAT HIRE GERMANYYou do not need a boating licence if you startfrom Fürstenberg and Untergöhren between P 41Liebenwalde (north of Berlin), Schwerin andDömitz (at the Elbe - Elde mouth). Starting fromKetzin, you will be asked for a license that is validin your country of residence. If there is no boatinglicence in your country of residence, a licence willnot be required.
ITALYJust like their houses, the people of Pellestrina have left us VENICE LAGOONwith some unforgettable and colourful memories ! DEPARTURE BASE: CHIOGGIA Mrs F, France So many unforgettable experiences are on offer in the Venice Lagoon. Sleepy villages, historic towns, elegant beaches, such as the Lido, all making up the treasures of the Veneto. Explore Chioggia, a superb town, linked to the mainland only by bridges, and with a delightful traditional fish market. If you follow the channels you will reach Pellestrina, a delightful little fishing village, followed by Malamocco and then Venice itself. As you glide along the canals, you can cast an admiring glance at its historical heritage: the campanile in St Mark’s Square, the Basilica, the Doges’ Palace and much more. If you head northwards, you will find a whole succession of small, romantic islands: Murano, with its craftsmen glassblowers, Burano and its lace-makers, Torcello with its Byzantine-style Basilica di Santa Maria Assunta. Make a detour to visit the Monastery on the island of San Francisco del Deserto, where seven Franciscan friars, who have taken a vow of poverty, live only on charity. Next, head to Treviso, on the River Sile, with lovely forests on its banks, or on the River Brenta, whose landscape inspired paintings by Canaletto. The sumptuous Palladian villas, most of which can be visited, are a real treat for anyone who loves architecture. As you cruise from Chioggia to Grado, you will find the most beautiful beaches of the Adriatic, perfect for a wonderfully relaxing break, away from it all. Venezia M. Polo > 60 km, Treviso > 74 km Chioggia > 2 km A13 Padova > 38 km RENDEZ-VOUS FANTASIA, our partner, reserves for our customers free mooring points in particularly good locations, one in Burano, the other in Vignole, south of Venice.
VENICE LAGOON VENICE - HUGE RENAISSANCE AND AND SERENE THE PÔ DELTAOut and Back 1 WEEK 3h/day Out and Back 2 WEEKS 3h30/day 378 km 143 km 17 locks 2 locks 2 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Chioggia > Adria > Zelo > Governolo > Mantoue > Castelmassa > Ferrare, Chioggia > Venice and its islands > Seravalle > Bocasette > Chioggia Jesolo > Portegrandi > Chioggia HERITAGE AND SEASIDE A CARNIVAL OF TASTES RESORTS AND COLOURSOut and Back 1 WEEK 3h30/day 2 WEEKS 3h30/day 160 km Out and Back 344 km 4 locks 10 locks 3 lifting bridges 10 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Chioggia > Venice and its islands > Chioggia > Venice and its islands > Silea > Treviso > Chioggia Jesolo > Caorle > Grado > Aquiliea Marano > Portegrandi Silea > Treviso THE COUNTRY OF GON- > Chioggia ZAGUE AND ESTENSISOut and Back Navigation is possible every day on the lagoons. From the Chioggia base our partner offers a 10/11 DAYS 3h45/day On the Sile and the Brenta there are certain wide range of boats: Pénichettes®, EuropaOut and Back 326 km closures. The Brenta is recommended and the New Con Fly models, Italian built 15 locks for experienced navigators boats with a length of 8.92 m for 4 to 6 I T I N E R A R Y: people, internal and external steering points Chioggia > Adria > Governolo > Yo u will lo ve ... and two cabins with double beds. Mantoue > Castelmassa > Ferrare > Seravalle > Chioggia 1 - The fish market in Chioggia 2 - The Monastery on the island of San Francisco del Deserto VENICE AND ITS 3 - The village of Pellestrina BEACHES 10/11 DAYS 3h/day 210 km 2 locks 8 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: Chioggia > Venice and its islands > Cavallino > Jesolo > Marano > Grado > Caposile > Chioggia Marano Aquilea I TALY GRADO 2 CàorleLIiVtdoerrnoaevntiaeaa Portegrandi Murano Jésolo Brenta Mira Mestre Burano Canal Dolo Cavallino-Treporti Lido 3 1 CHIOGGIA Palazzo Ducale Can. Brondolo-Po Trevenzuolo Rovigo Adria Po di Levante Bosaro Taglio di Po Governolo Po Ostiglia Zelo Castelmassa Boccasette PToorltleo Idrovia Po di Volano Ferrarese Comacchio-Trepponti P 43
HOLLAND NORTH AND SOUTH HOLLAND - AMSTERDAM DEPARTURE BASE: LOOSDRECHT As you travel along the canals, discover Holland’s iconic heritage: windmills, canal bridges, and tulip fields that inspired paintings by the Delft artist, Vermeer. After you have crossed the Loosdrecht Lake, follow the River Vecht and tie up in the two capitals of art: Amsterdam and Utrecht. Stroll along beside the terraces beside the canals, explore hidden away shops in what used to be cellars and discover the authentic brown cafés, turned brown by the town’s chimneys. For mooring in Amsterdam, you are spoilt for choice: the marina in the centre of the town and two others on the outskirts. Taking a Pénichette® through the city’s canals is simple enough with a little care. In the Venice of the North, take a stroll through the Joordan, the trendy, former working- class district, place of Anne Frank House. For an impromptu picnic, spread out your blanket in the Vondelpark, Amsterdam’s “Central Park”, a green haven in the heart of the city. To the north, towards Edam in the Zaan region, the landscape is punctuated by windmills. Southwards, take a trip through timeless Holland with its drawbridges and polders. The extraordinary light at dawn will definitely encourage you to be an early riser. Amsterdam - Schiphol > 30 km Breukelen > 7 km, Amsterdam TGV > 28 km, Utrecht ICE > 22 km Vinkeveen-Hilversum > 8 km, A2-E35 exit 4We followed the windmills as if they were clues in atreasure hunt, more and more thrilled by every one wefound ! W family, Germany
LOOSDRECHT CRUISE IN THE GOLDEN NOTHERN AND ART CITIES AND CENTURY SOUTHERN LIGHTS DRAWBRIDGES 1 WEEK 5h30/day 1 WEEK 5h30/day 10/11 DAYS 5h15/dayOut and Back 225 km Out and Back 225 km Out and Back 250 km 13 locks 13 locks 13 locks 76 lifting bridges 76 lifting bridges 76 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Loosdrecht > Utrecht > Loosdrecht > Amsterdam Loosdrecht > Amsterdam Nieuwegein > Gouda > Alphen > Aalsmeer > Kager Plassen > Lisse > > Alkmaar > Edam > Amsterdam > Leiden > Amsterdam > Utrecht Alphen > Gouda > Oudewater > Uithoorn > Alphen > Gouda > > Loosdrecht > Utrecht > Loosdrecht Oudewater > Utrecht > Loosdrecht CANALS FOR IN THE COUNTRY SCENERY, WINDMILLS, REMBRANDT OF WINDMILLS BULBS AND CHEESES 1 WEEK 5h30/day 2 WEEKS 4h30/day 1 WEEK 4h30/day 315 kmOut and Back 168 km Out and Back 164 km Out and Back 16 locks 14 locks 9 locks 88 lifting bridges 48 lifting bridges 28 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Loosdrecht > Amsterdam Loosdrecht > Amsterdam > Alkmaar > Edam > Amsterdam > Uithoorn > Woerden > Gouda Loosdrecht > Amsterdam > Aalsmeer > Kager > Plassen > Oudewater > Utrecht > > Edam > Alkmaar > Zaanstad > Leiden > Alphen > Gouda > Loosdrecht > Amsterdam > Loosdrecht Oudewater > Utrecht > Loosdrecht Yo u will love … Makkum 1 - The Zaan windmills 2 - The Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam’s flower market DEN HELDER 3 - The Utrecht canals Schagen Alkmaar HOLLAND Avenhorn DEN HAAG Akersloot 1Purmerend DELFT Castricum Edam Volendam UitUgeitegseteesrmt eer Marken Wormer Zaandam Haarlem Broek in AMSTWEaRtDerAlaMnd 2 Diemen Lisse Uithoorn Weesp Muiden pKlaagsseern- Aalsmeer Loenen Vecht Bilderdam LOOSDRECHT Ter Aar Bodegraven Breukelen Amersfoort Leiden Woerden Maarsen 3 DWuuijrks-tbeidj-e AldpehneRniajnan UTRECHT Gouda Oudewater Montfoort IJsselsteen Haastrecht ROTTERDAM P 45
IRELAND IRELAND DEPARTURE BASE: ATHLONE/KILLINURE POINT As you travel along the Shannon, Ireland’s longest river, you can enjoy a landscape that is rich in natural heritage, wildlife and historic sites. The waters of Lough Derg and Shannon Harbour are perfect for fishing, especially as angling is completely free and no permits are needed. There is a ‘no-kill’ policy, so almost all catches are returned to the water. Do not hesitate to ask advice from the locals; they will be happy to help. As you follow the river, you will be discovering ‘old’ Ireland. As you set off from Killinure Point, stop at Athlone for a view of its imposing castle. South of Athlone, follow the lower Shannon towards Banagher to visit Portumna and its Renaissance castle, famous for its fine architecture and French- style gardens. Head for Holy Mountain to explore the monastery ruins and 12th century tombs. North of Killinure Point, on the Upper Shannon, as far as Leitrim, you can stroll through the little villages of Lanesborough and Carrick-on-Shannon. At Boyle, the small Cistercian abbey is worth a detour. As you follow the rivers, canals, lakes and islands, you come across picturesque villages such as Ballyconnnel and Belturbet, each with a lively folklore tradition. Dublin > 138 km Athlone > 13 kmOur cruise took us deep into the heart of Ireland. Relicsof the feudal era turned it into an unforgettable journeythrough time ! T family, Germany
Belleek Kesh LouLgowh eErrne Killadeas Enniskillen ULopEuprgneher IRELAND LAolulegnh Ballyconnell Belturbet Ballinamore Drumshanbo SHANNON & ERNE Lough Allen Canal Shannon-Erne Waterway C E LT I C IMPRESSIONS Boyle HILLS, FISHING AND 3 L. Key Dromod MONASTERIES CSahrraicnkn-oonn-Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day Out and Back 10/11 DAYS 3h30/day Kilglass Roosky 180 km 160 km 8 locks Tarmonbarry 2 2 lifting bridges 4 locks I T I N E R A R Y: Lanesborough Killinure Point > Lecarrow > 2 swing bridges Lanesborough > Roosky > Carrick-on- Royal Canal Shannon > Boyle > Killinure Point I T I N E R A R Y: Killinure Lough Mullingar Killinure Point > Athlone > Clonmacnois KILLINURE POINT > Shannonbridge > Banagher > LoRuegeh Ballykeeran Terryglass > Killinure Point ATHLONE Kilbeggan AUTHENTIC BETWEEN SHANNON IRELAND AND LOUGH DERG Ballinasloe Clonmacnoise Abbey River Suck ShannonbridgeOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h30/day 2 WEEKS 3h30/day on GCraannadl Tullamore DUBLIN 1 Banagher 160 km Out and Back 260 km Shann 8 locks 4 locks Portumna 2 lifting bridges 2 bridges Terryglass I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Williamstown On the canal, locks are electronically operated, Killinure Point > Lanesborough > Killinure Point > Athlone > Clonmacnois > Mountshannon and open between 9:00 and 20:00. A smart Roosky > Carrick-on-Shannon > Boyle > Shannonbridge > Ballinasloe > Banagher card that you can buy at the base (13 euros) Killinure Point > Portumna > Terryglass > Garykennedy > Garrykennedy gives access to all services (locks, toilets, Killaloe > Killinure Point showers, laundry, waste water discharge). On KiBllaallloinea- all the larger loughs, cruising is forbidden in SHANNON INFÉRIEUR SHANNON AND THE high winds. ET ABBAYES GRAND CANAL CastleconnellOut and Back 10/11 JOURS 4h/jour 2 WEEKS 3h30/day LIMERICK 210 km Out and Back 250 km 4 écluses 26 locks 2 ponts tournants I T I N E R A R Y: 2 bridges You w ill love … Killinure Point > Athlone > Clonmacnois > Shannonbridge > Ballinasloe > I T I N E R A R Y: 1 - Clonmacnoise Abbey Banagher > Terryglass > Killinure Point 2 - The town of Clondra, the start of the Royal Canal, an historic canal Killinure Point > Athlone > Clonmacnois 3 - Lough Key FASCINATING IRISH > Shannonbridge > Shannon Harbour LAKES > Tullamore > Banagher > Portumna > Terryglass > Killinure Point 2 WEEKS 4h/dayOut and Back 230 km 12 locks 2 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: Killinure Point > Lecarrow > Lanesborough > Roosky > Dromod > Kilglass > Carrick-on-Shannon > Boyle > Leitrim > Drumshanbo > Killinure Point THE COUNTRY OF LAKES AND ISLANDS 3 WEEKS 3h30/dayOut and Back 320 km 26 locks 2 lifting bridges I T I N E R A R Y: Killinure Point > Lecarrow > Lanesborough > Roosky > Dromod > Kilglass > Carrick-on-Shannon > Boyle > Leitrim > Drumshanbo > Ballinamore > Belturbet > Enniskillen > Killinure Point P 47
POLANDThe land of a thousand lakes well deserves its name! The MASURIAN LAKESlakes are linked together, one after the other, and each DEPARTURE BASE: MIKOLAJKIone is a delight... Masuria, in the north-east of Poland, is called “the T Family, Czech Republic Land of a Thousand Lakes”, but actually from south to north it can boast 3,000 lakes, 12 canals and 8 rivers all linked to each other. Nature lovers will have a great time here, as the country has over 11 nature reserves, including Lake Luknajo, just 5 km from Mikolajki, listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. From your Pénichette® you can see the wealth of Polish heritage, such as the ruins of the fortresses that stood on the hilltops at Gizycko, Worgorzeno and Ryn. As you pass along the canals, you will come across unspoilt towns livened- up by the many summer festivals. At Ruciane-Nida, the Lesniczowka Pranie Museum, devoted to the poet Gałczynskiemu, has a programme of concerts and fireside soirées in its natural theatre space. Mikolajki, your departure base, has picturesque houses from the 17th and 18th centuries. Drop anchor at Gizycko and stroll along the canal to watch its swing bridge in action or tour the huge fortress of Fort Boyen that bears witness to painful events of Poland’s past. To the north, Wegorzewo is worth a detour to see its craftsmen at work in their studios. The quality of water in Poland means you can swim in permitted areas, especially at the large Ogonki beach, located 7 km south-east of Wegorzewo. Warsaw > 260 km, transfers by taxi or minibus, on demand Olsztyn - Masuria > 80 km Mikolajki > 2 km N161 / N53 > then green route n° 609 through the forest for 60 km. Mikolajki is 20 km from the Russian frontier close to Kaliningrad.
Wegorzewo MLaacmdrey Ogonki Sztynort 2 Lac de Dargin DLoabcsdkeie Lac de Kisajno Gizycko NLieagcodcein Ryn Szymonka SzyLmaocndeeckie Lac de Talty Górkło CLaalneaclki CSzaynmalodneka CTaalntyal de MIKOLAJKI Okartowo Wierzba SLnaiacrddwe i 1 Wygryny Ruciane-Nida ÉGculzuisaenkdae JeCgalninaslki Lac de Ros Pisz MASURIAN LAKES 3 NLiadczdkiee FISHING, WATER SPORTS THE LAKES OF AND FRESH AIR THE KNIGHTSOut and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day 2 WEEKS 4h/day POLAND 110 km Out and Back 200 km I T I N E R A R Y: I T I N E R A R Y: Mikolajki > Gizycko > Wegorzewo > Mikolajki > Gizycko > Ogonki Szthnort > Zielony Gaj > Ryn > Wegorzewo > Szthnort > Mikolajki > Rydzewo > Ryn > Mikolajki > Ruciane > Pisz > Okartowo LAKES, FORESTS, BISON > Wierzba > Mikolajki AND LYNX It is inadvisable to navigate on the lake of Sniardwi by wind above 3 Beaufort. Departure days: Saturdays.Out and Back 1 WEEK 4h/day You w ill love … 100 km 1 - Kadzilowo Zoo 2 - The Gizycko Swing Bridge at Gizycko I T I N E R A R Y: 3 - The museum of the poet, Gałczynskiemu and its grounds Lesniczowka Pranie at Ruciane-Nida Mikolajki > Zielony Gaj > Ryn > Mikolajki > Okartowo > Pisz > Rucina > Mikolajki P 49
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