France Passion Plaisance Canal Boat Rental

France Passion Range of Boats

All ours boats offer a minimum standard of comfort such as running hot and cold water, shower, toilet, kitchen and heating. The amount of equipment depends on the type of boat.

The sleeping capacity often deter,ines your choice of boat and the capcity is hence indicated by the number written before the word 'people'.
For example : 6/8 + 1 PEOPLE: the first number is for the sleeping capacity without using the lounge. The second number is the sleeping capacity using the lounge. Then the third number is for an additional berth for a child under 6 (it is often a folding berth in a cabin).

It is never recommended to use the maximum sleeping capacity. By doing so you reduce the comfort of all aboard and the equipment (fridge, showers, toilets) is generally not sufficient for one week.

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"Premium Fleet"      This fleet consists of all the most comfortable, elegant and spacious boats which have special services on board such as a bike rack, a flat screen, a DVD player in the lounge, wooden deck furniture with integrated Plancha on the rear deck, complete linen set (two towels and one bath towel per person), kitchen cloths and a cleaning set.	"Classic Fleet"       This fleet includes all the boats typical of canal boating. Easy to handle and traditionally shaped, these are the perfect boats for family holidays. Linen is part of the hire (blanket, sheets, pillow case and pillow). Towels and kitchen cloths can be hired at the departure base. A cleaning set is also on sale at the base.	"Easy Fleet"      This fleet allows you to discover canal boating thanks to its low price. The boats are often older with a more basic level of interior fittings. Bedding is included (blanket, sheets, pillow case and pillow). Towels and kitchen cloths can be hired at the departure base. A cleaning set is also on sale at the base	"Handy Fleet"      We offer 2 boats specially equipped for people in wheelchairs labeled Tourism and Handicap. These boats were specifically designed and constructed with all the facilities to make them accessible to people in wheelchairs

FRANCE Alsace / Lorraine  -  Anjou / Pays de la Loire  -  Ardennes  -  Aquitaine  -  Brittany  -  Camargue Canal du Midi  -  Charente  -  Lot en Quercy  -  Nivernais / Loire  -   Saone / Seille
BELGIUM	CZECH REPUBLIC	GERMANY	ITALY	SPAIN

  USEFUL INFORMATION

THE PILOTING:
On your arrival, a base technician will come on board with you and deliver you your first lesson to show you how to steer the boat. We will take the time that is necessary to show you how all equipment works and how to drive and moor the boat. You can see how simple it is, the boat is driven using two controls: a two position accelerator lever (forward and reverse) and a rudder to steer the boat. That is all.

LOCKS:
Along the French and European inland waterways, the lock crossing is free. Generally, locks are operated by a locker and are automatic (except on Lot, Baïse and Charente rivers).

The lock crossing is easy but requires a little bit of agility, you will be given all useful explanations by our base staff. Lock manoeuvring is simple and not dangerous at all if a few elementary rules are respected. Generally, the manœuve is controlled by the lock-keeper who will appreciate a helping hand from a crew member to handle the lock doors and sluices when these are not automatically operated.

MEET:
Apart from lock-keepers and other people on a cruising holiday, you will be able to spot a variety of waterside birdlife such as herons, kites, ospreys, wild ducks, kingfishers and wagtails. Above all, you will meet barge people and anglers. Barge owners, who have practically disappeared on certain stretches of water, are friendly people but they do this work to earn a living. So there is one golden rule : they always have priority.

Anglers do not always appreciate holidaymakers, who, in their opinion, stir things up a little too much, so if you leave enough leeway so as not to cut their lines, slow down a little and ask them the traditional question "Any bites?", then you'll make some new friends.

MOOR YOUR BOAT:
Thanks to a mooring peg, you can moor your boat wherever and whenever you want, this is the freedom of fluvial tourism for freely cruise holidays. You are fully free to stop the boat where you like, in the heart of a city, close to a village or in the middle of the countryside…

FREE:

• Technical assistance 7 days a week
• Supplied gas
• Baby service : 1 baby chair, bath, folding bed and life jacket ; if you hire a bicycle, you will get an extra seat. Do not forget to order it before your departure.
• Public car park : a public car park is available everywhere. A closed and non-covered parking or a garage are at your disposal (with participation).
• Deck furniture : only if the boat decks are wide enough.
• Pet : it is always welcome but you will be responsible for its behaviour