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The boating season is slowly but surely coming to an end. We love this period to sail along the water one last time: October can be really nice and for us the last month that still feel like the last bit of summer, before the beginning of the more wintery months.

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HOLIDAY! If you hear, read or even remember this word, certain images will certainly appear in your mind. Are you ready for your next boating holiday?

The new Horizon fleet: chic and spacious boats for couples or families! Discover our Horizon fleet!

Self-drive boating holidays on inland canals or rivers allow you to go on holiday with family or friends, far from the crowds, to enjoy the most beautiful regions of France, Europe and Canada. You will love cruising with Le Boat!

This year, go to France and choose the Canal du Midi: an authentic holiday away from the crowds awaits you. It winds through the countryside, passing through acres of vineyards, sunflower fields and charming villages full of character and history.

Here are the highlights of your river cruise on the Canal du Midi.

Sometimes the only way to really get what something is about is to try it for yourself. While relatively new to Canada just opening for its third season in 2020) , Le Boat has been operating in Europe for more than 50 years.

Wildlife and landscape photographer, Simon Lunn, is no stranger to finding the best spots from which to capture Canada’s natural beauty; this Parks Canada biologist has been working with – and photographing – protected natural and historic landscapes throughout Canada for more than 30 years.

Looking for an easy boat cruising in France near Paris? The Canal du Nivernais which lies at the Gate of French Burgundy, offers an easy cruise that is just a 3 hour train ride from the capital city.

While boating holidays are always fun with a group of family or friends, did you now it can also offer the perfect romantic holiday? What better way than to glide past beautiful pastoral scenery while marvelling at old architecture with that someone special?

The Venetian Lagoon is a unique environmental area that is rich in natural biodiversity and history. The best way to explore this fantastic landscape is undoubtedly by water. Let’s take a look at the amazing cities worth exploring in this Italian archipelago.

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The Canal du Midi is a UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in rich history that retells the legends of early Europe. Every town and village along this beautiful waterway has something special to show from its wealthy trading days during the medieval era. Explore the architecture of the Visigoths and Gauls to the mysteries of the Cathars while enjoying the beautiful Mediterranean climate.

Lying on the far Eastern border of France and spilling into German territory lies the bountiful region of Alsace . The area comprises of the Rhine and Mouselle Rivers which course through thick pristine forests that also spill over into Germany. While Alsace has maintained its own predominantly French culture over the centuries, it has had a strong German influence due to its shared border and strong trade history. Today the towns that make up the area’s combined culture and history showcase a fantastic balance of historical and modern offerings for visitors to enjoy. Let’s take a look at Alsace’s 4 main cities and towns along its waterways.

To rent or to buy, that is the question! Owning a property is far more favourable than renting one, but is it the same case for boats?

When it comes to German cuisine there is something for everyone - here are the German dishes that you shouldn't miss before leaving your boating holiday.

The Canal du Midi attracts thousands of visitors every year.  

Its waters twist and turns through the countryside - following the contours of the land and passing by acres of vineyards, fields of sunflowers and charming riverside settlements full of character and history.  

Dynamic host, Johnny ‘Bananas’ Devenanzio traveled to the world-famous, UNESCO Canal du Midi, where he experienced captaining and dining on a luxury Le Boat cruiser along the historic waterway. The show airs across the United States and Canada on NBC on Saturday December 15, 2018 and reaches up to 1.4 million views.

We've rounded up our top 5 stops for you. Enjoy!

Less time in the kitchen means more time to relax!

Le Boat is pleased to announce the new fleet of Horizon models. Let us tell you why you should choose the Horizon for your next boating holiday!

Discover the highlights of Le Boat's newest base in Holland!