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The Riverly blog

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What clothes should you bring to wear aboard a Pénichette®?

Which animals can you spot along France’s canals?

Tranquility on the canals. Travel tales by Sam Eletr

Handy tools: map of France’s navigable waterways

An account of a barge cruise in low season

Taking your pet aboard

The origins of water-based tourism

The main manœuvres aboard a self-drive boat

There’s a knack to fishing on the canal

Let’s work together to replant the trees on the Canal du Midi

Boat trip on the Petite Camargue

How do you use a bow-thruster on a self-drive boat?

Cruising, the best way to recharge your batteries?

Barge cruise: why not Germany?

What can you do on a boat when it rains?

Set your course to the South-West and the canal de Garonne

Locaboat’s fleet is equipped with next generation batteries

Destination of the month: Saint-Martin-sur-Oust

Manoeuvring your self-drive boat: first steps

An expert on canal cruising advises beginners

Holiday ideas

Wine & Food

Discover the finest vineyards and savour the richness of their aromas: aboard your license-free boat, enjoy a river cruise along the Wine Route as you explore the scenic slopes of renowned wine estates.

Heritage

Canal boat rental cruise: Perfect for History Lovers

A canal boat rental cruise is ideal for history lovers, offering deep immersion in heritage and culture. As you navigate aboard your boat, you’ll have the chance to explore iconic regions that can only be accessed via waterways. Along canals, rivers, and lakes, you can visit grand medieval castles, ancient abbeys, architecturally distinctive villages, and heritage-listed monuments.

Each stop immerses you in a world where time seems to stand still, with cobbled streets, historic churches, local museums, and beautifully preserved half-timbered houses. Beyond architectural discoveries, you can also enjoy the local culture by visiting markets, tasting regional products, or exploring UNESCO-listed sites on a river cruise through France.

Swimming

Whether you enjoy sunbathing on the deck of your boat, swimming in crystal-clear waters, or taking part in water activities, renting a boat gives you the freedom to plan the perfect vacation.

During your river cruise, you can:

– Swim in rivers and lakes
– Sunbathe on natural beaches
– Visit water parks with pools and slides
– Enjoy activities at watersport centers
– Swim directly from your Riverly boat

100% Natural

From rivers to canals, nature reveals itself along the water. From the deck of your boat, flora and fauna are all around you. On board, let yourself be soothed by the peaceful surroundings. A landscape or animal catches your eye? You’re free to stop wherever you like and explore the area.

By choosing a boat rental with Riverly, you can:

– Moor along untouched riverbanks
– Spot herons and kingfishers right from your boat
– Discover wild landscapes along the water
– Learn more about local wildlife from lock keepers
– Enjoy family-friendly outdoor activities in natural settings

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