{"id":20111,"date":"2019-07-09T14:39:22","date_gmt":"2019-07-09T14:39:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/boost-your-instagram-feed\/"},"modified":"2026-03-21T21:04:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T21:04:18","slug":"boost-your-instagram-feed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.riverly.com\/en\/blog\/boost-your-instagram-feed\/","title":{"rendered":"Boost your Instagram feed as you cruise the French waterways"},"content":{"rendered":"\nFancy being one of the big influencers? Go cruising with Locaboat to find the best instagrammable sights on the French waterways and watch the \u2018likes\u2019 coming in!\n

Locaboat\u2019s\u00a0pick of the most beautiful spots on the French waterways <\/strong><\/h2>\n#1 The Fonserannes Locks <\/strong>\n\nIf you take your canal boat holidays on the Canal du Midi<\/strong>, less than 4 km from B\u00e9ziers<\/strong> you\u2019ll find the staircase of nine locks at Fonserannes. This architectural masterpiece stretches for 280 metres with an altitude difference of 21 metres. Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> snap from the bank, at the foot of the lock staircase.\n\n
\n\n#2 The Pont de Gau park<\/strong>\n\nFollow the Petit-Rh\u00f4ne<\/strong> towards Les Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer<\/strong>, then take a walk on one of the many discovery trails in the Pont de Gau ornithological park, a magnet for nature-lovers. Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> stop on one of the artificial islands to take a 360\u00b0 panoramic shot.\n\n
\n\n#3 The Agen Canal Bridge<\/strong>\n\nOn the Canal Lat\u00e9ral \u00e0 la Garonne<\/strong>, overlooking the river from a height of 12 metres, you\u2019ll come face-to-face with the 23 arches of this amazing piece of canal architecture. At 549 metres long, it\u2019s the second-longest French canal bridge, and its stone-block structure makes it one of the most stunning. Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> stay on board to get a good distance shot of its imposing structure.\n\n
\n\n#4 Saint-Cirq-Lapopie <\/strong>\n\nA cruise on the River Lot<\/strong> from our Cahors<\/strong> base is one of our most surprising journeys. It\u2019s full of contrasts and gives you a spectacular view of the hilltop village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie. Photographer\u2019s tip: <\/strong>take your shot from the Saint-Cirq-Lapopie river port to snap one of the most impressive views of the cliff.\n\n
\n\n#5 The Collancelle Tunnels<\/strong>\n\nSet off along the Canal du Nivernais<\/strong> during your Burgundy holiday to explore the vaulted tunnels of La Collancelle, Mouas and Breuil. These three tunnels were hewn out of the granite to allow the canal to pass through and they form a succession of amazing vaults. Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> stand on the towpath for a great view of one of the huge tunnel mouths.\n\n
\n\n#6 Vauban\u2019s citadel town<\/strong>\n\nWhen exploring the Doubs<\/strong> on the Canal du Rh\u00f4ne au Rhin<\/strong>, you can cruise around the citadel along the Doubs loop, or you can be more adventurous and pass through the tunnel below Vauban\u2019s legendary fortification. It\u2019s a 394-metre-long trip with guaranteed excitement! Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> climb to the top to find the perfect angle for your shot.\n\n
\n\n#7 The Place Stanislas in Nancy<\/strong>\n\nCombine some city stopovers with your boating holidays. To the west of Lutzelbourg, if you cruise along the Canal des Houill\u00e8res de la Sarre<\/strong>, you\u2019ll reach the capital city of Art Nouveau: Nancy, with its famous square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Photographer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> grab your shot after nightfall when the gilding is illuminated.\n\n
\n\n#8 L\u2019\u00eele aux Pies <\/strong>\n\nA favourite spot for rock-climbers, the \u00cele aux Pies (Magpie Island) is an amazing natural site, one of the jewels of the Nantes-Brest Canal<\/strong>. To the east of Saint-Martin-sur-Oust<\/strong>, you could also hear woodpeckers on this little archipelago or see herons flying overhead. Photographer\u2019s tip: <\/strong>Sit down at the waterside caf\u00e9<\/em> to capture the unspoiled natural scenery.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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