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Hauling Out, river Lot – 12 metres, 10 tonnes

Grehan has returned to the Lot after 5 years. This is where she was last hauled out so it will be interesting to see what’s happened underneath during thousands of miles of cruising around France interim. She is going to have a slow-leak investigated, with a possible gel coat repair,…

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Posted in In France, Waterway Info + Practicalities | Tagged boats, Hauling out, re-painting, repairs, river Lot

Le Boat’s New Year Offers – deadline 31 January

See the fleet Send an enquiry Fantastic discounts are available for bookings confirmed by 31 January: March, April* & May, all regions: 15% off all boats for 3 nights minimum except for Royal Mystique, Mystique and the Horizon range *(8th – 17th April 10% only) Family discount 5% off for…

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Posted in Offers | Tagged boats, cruise, Discount, France, Hire Boat, holiday, last-minute, Le Boat, self-drive, vacation

Nicols’ Year-round Special Offers

See the fleet Send an enquiry Nicols discounts can be added together to create a maximum of 10% discount for short breaks or 15% for cruises of one week or longer. Family discount Save 5% for 1 child under 16 years old Save 10% for 2 children (or more) under…

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New look hotel barge and hire boat detail pages

These past few months we’ve been beavering away behind the scenes to bring you fresh new look hotel content, extra navigation pages and heaps of new waterway and self-drive downloads. When you’re browsing through the boats and barges to find your holiday boat or hotel barge, or the best route…

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5 Reasons to Take a Luxury Hotel Barge Cruise this Summer

Holidaying on a hotel barge in France is a truly relaxing and enjoyable way to see some of the glorious scenery that France has to offer. A way to soak up the culture and history whilst having your every need taken care of! Need more convincing? Here are our top…

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Posted in Cruises, Marketing+Tourism, Waterway Vacations | Tagged boats, Canal du Midi, cruise, holiday, Hotel Barge, vacation

Piper Boats sail into the Paris Boat Show

One of our featured barges from family-run boat builders Piper, will be making the trip to Paris for the Salon Nautique this December.  The 49 metre Dutch style barge weighs 26 tonnes and has a kingsize bed, large galley and saloon and comfortable bathroom – and is well worth a…

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Visiting the 2014 Salon Nautique International de Paris

This weekend sees the start of the Paris Boat Show, the Salon Nautique International de Paris, which takes place in the Porte de Versailles.  It is a huge event, one of the largest in Europe, with hundreds of thousands of visitors expected through the doors during the week.  The show…

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Posted in Events, Marketing+Tourism, Waterway Vacations | Tagged boats, cruise, France, Hotel Barge, Paris Boat Show

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