Here are details from Grehan’s comprehensive list of hire boats (sometimes also called self-drive barges or house boats) in France.
Using the BoatFinder™ bar (above) you can search for those hire boats that meet your particular criteria, whether approximate or specific. You can sort the list according to attributes, in ascending or descending order. Each boat has its own separate page of details and photographs and links enable you to request more information, make a booking enquiry or telephone direct. A booking enquiry response will provide accurate quotations for the type of boat and time of year that interests you.
You also can plan your hire boat holiday or vacation further, by investigating the links to the regions that the hire boats are available in – and click through a gallery of amazing photographs from the region, plus examine a definitive grouping of hire boats from that region alone.
Grand Classique
Key Features: Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed One central cabin with two single bunk beds Two... Read more
Estivale Octo
The Nicols Estivale Octo self-drive hire boat has 4 double or twin-bed cabins for 8 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent... Read more
Classique Star
...and completely refurbished for the 2012 season! Key Features: Two rear cabins, each with two single beds convertible into one double bed both... Read more
Magnifique
Key Features: New-look interior with premium upholstery and flooring throughout Ultra-modern kitchen galley, fully equipped to high standards ... Read more
Salsa
Key Features: Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed, each with en suite bathroom Two central cabins, each with... Read more
Estivale Sixto
The Nicols Sixto self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent shower-rooms and a spacious... Read more
Calypso
Key Features: Two rear cabins with two single beds convertible into one double bed, each with en suite bathroom One central cabin with two... Read more
Elegance
The big brother to the Caprice with an emphasis on comfort, space and light. The 3 en-suite cabins are located towards the front of the boat, with the... Read more
Elegance Plus
This boat is the same model as the Elegance, but has been refurbished for 2012* The big brother to the Caprice with an emphasis on comfort, space... Read more
Royal Classique
Key Features: Forward cabin with king size bed Two rear cabins each with two single beds convertible to double Three showers, three toilets... Read more
Royal Classique Plus
This boat is the same model as the Royal Classique, but has been refurbished for 2012* Key Features: Forward cabin with king size bed Two... Read more
Estivale Quattro
The Nicols Quattro self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent shower-rooms and a spacious... Read more
Estivale Quattro S
The Nicols Quattro S self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for master and twin-bed cabins, an excellent... Read more
Estivale Sixto Prestige
The Nicols Sixto Prestige self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for the master and twin-bed cabins, an excellent... Read more
Caprice
The 2 en-suite cabins are located at the front of the boat, leaving the aft clear for relaxing! The glass sliding doors in the sitting area lead out... Read more
Clipper
Key Features: Front cabin with double bed and en suite toilet and shower Rear cabin has two single beds convertible to a double and en suite... Read more
Clipper Plus
This boat is the same model as the Clipper, but has been refurbished for 2012* Key Features: Front cabin with double bed and en suite toilet and... Read more
Continentale
Saloon Flat screen TV with integral DVD CD players & MP3 connectivity Soft lighting for the evenings Comfortable easy chairs (which... Read more
Tango
Key Features: Two rear cabins each with two singles convertible to a double bed A large saloon with steering position, direct access to front... Read more
Estivale Duo
The Nicols Duo self-drive hire boat has a smart modern master cabin with an excellent en-suite shower-room and a spacious bright panoramic saloon... Read more
Sedan Primo
Primo is the latest - 2012 - addition to the Nicols Sedan series, which was a very distinctive pleasure boat design development when it was first... Read more

Become An Expert


Will my boat get through? Details of
Download eBooks, fully enabled