{"id":15535,"date":"2026-01-14T08:26:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-14T08:26:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/histoire-riverly\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T09:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:28:32","slug":"about-us-riverly","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/about-us-riverly\/","title":{"rendered":"Riverly"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome to Riverly<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Riverly was born from the merger of Locaboat and Nicols, inviting you to step out of time, reconnect with nature and your loved ones, and discover the richness of the regions along the waterways.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Join the Riverly adventure<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Riverly was founded in 2026 when two French pioneers in river tourism, Locaboat and Nicols, joined forces. Together, we have become French leader of license-free houseboat rentals, with a fleet of 700 boats spread across 39 bases in 7 European countries. Our mission? To invite you to experience a different kind of holiday, far from the hectic pace of everyday life. When you board a Riverly boat, you disconnect a little and reconnect a lot: with your loved ones, with nature, and with the beauty of places that only canals and rivers can reveal.<\/p>

Whether you are travelling as a couple, with family or friends, our passionate teams, who are experts in each region, will help you find the boat that suits your needs and suggest itineraries rich in discoveries. As you wander along the water, we’ll also share some ideas for stops along the way to make the most of your cruise: a medieval village, a castle, a wine tasting cellar, a hike or an impromptu swim. On board, the recipe is simple: you steer, you admire, you chat, you laugh, you open a good bottle of wine. And then, little by little, you discover what makes Riverly so special: there’s no place like a boat for bringing people together.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Origins of Nicols<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The story of Nicols began in 1986, driven by Jean Ollivier, a visionary industrialist. Combining his technical expertise with a deep love for Europe\u2019s waterways, he set out to create a new range of liveaboard boats. This bold venture marked the founding of Nicols<\/span>, a company that quickly stood out for its innovative spirit and the high quality of its builds. From the very start, Nicols established itself as a key player in the world of boat rentals<\/span> for individuals seeking adventure on the water.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Story of Locaboat: A River Tourism Pioneer Since 1977<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Since 1977, Locaboat has been a key player in river cruising across Europe. As a specialist in license-free boat rentals, the company offers the freedom to explore canals, rivers, and lakes in the heart of the most beautiful regions of France <\/span>and Europe. With a fleet of comfortable P\u00e9nichettes, ideally located bases, and expert support, Locaboat makes boating accessible to everyone\u2014whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or in a group.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Welcome to Riverly ! Riverly was born from the merger of Locaboat and Nicols, inviting you to step out of time, reconnect with nature and your loved ones, and discover the richness of the regions along the waterways. Join the Riverly adventure Riverly was founded in 2026 when two French pioneers in river tourism, Locaboat […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_header_footer","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-15535","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15535","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15535"}],"version-history":[{"count":19,"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15535\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17852,"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15535\/revisions\/17852"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15535"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}