ALSACE

SAVERNE

HARSKIRCHEN

Enjoy a French boating holiday in the Alsace, a region full of history and fantastic gastronomy. The best bits : magnificent scenery - mountains and forests frame your route ; delicious regional food and wines ; watersports, cycling and hiking - something for everyone! Wonderful art and architecture in the cities…

ANJOU

GREZ-NEUVILLE

LAVAL

SABLÉ-SUR-SARTHE

The beautiful and welcoming valleys of Anjou are just 2 hours and 30 minutes from Paris. A cruise on the Sarthe and Mayenne rivers takes you to the heart of the region’s rich heritage with numerous castles, mills and character villages to explore. A boating holiday in this area a great option for those new to the waterways.

AQUITAINE

BUZET-SUR-BAÏSE

Possibility to cruise both on canal and river, automatic locks, natural beauty and cultural inheritage, local specialities : Armagnac, duck breast, Agen prunes, Buzet wines...

BOURGOGNE

BRIENON

VENAREY-LES-LAUMES

Close to Paris (or 2 hours by car), discover the Canal de Bourgogne - one of the best known canals in France - which winds its way through beautiful Burgundy countryside. Do not forget to discover the richness of its cultural heritage, its world famous wines and cuisine to try!

BRETAGNE

GLÉNAC

SUCÉ-SUR-ERDRE

At the crossroads of l’Erdre, la Vilaine and the Nantes to Brest Canal, discover the charms of Inland Brittany: waterways devoted entirely to pleasure cruising, its traditions, its seafood, delicious crepes and traditional cider!

CAMARGUE

BELLEGARDE

AIGUES-MORTES

The Camargue is packed with bustling Crusader ports, sandy beaches and some of the richest flora and fauna in Europe. The south of France enjoys warm sunshine for most of the year and with only a few locks makes it ideal for first time cruisers.

CHARENTE

SIREUIL

Enjoy a boating holiday on one of France’s most beautiful rivers. Take in green countryside, crystal clear waters and fields of sunflowers whilst you cruise. The best bists : Locks operated by yourself so no restrictions on travel time ; Cognac and Pineau vineyards and tasting! Peaceful countryside and ancient Roman sites.

FRANCHE-COMTÉ

PORT-SUR-SAÔNE

DOLE

A crossroads of rivers that offer an excellent choice of cruises: the deep valley of the Doubs, the naturally charming Saône, with few locks, a fishing paradise! For the gourmets, cheese and fine Franche-Comté wines.

HOLLAND

KERKDRIEL

Famous for windmills, cheese, tulips and of course canals, the Netherlands is the perfect destination for enjoying a boating holiday! Captain a Nicols boat and discover picturesque towns and villages, art and history museums and the stunning Natura 2000 listed national park. Natural waters are great for swimming and of course bikes on board mean that you can enjoy the national pastime of cycling!

LOIRE / NIVERNAIS

PLAGNY

ROGNY-LES-SEPT-ÉCLUSES

This is an easy to access cruising region as close to Paris (about 2h or 2h30 depending on your starting point at either Rogny or Plagny). Explore numerous historical sites and enjoy internationally renowned Sancerre wines and excellent local gastronomy. There are a wide range of cruise itineraries on both canals and the river Yonne.

LOT

BOUZIÈS

SAINT-CIRQ-LAPOPIE

The cliffs of limestone, the picturesque villages, the gastronomy: stuffed foie gras, goose confit, Cahors wine...

MECKLENBURG EAST

FÜRSTENBERG

Between Mecklenburg and Brandenburg, in the heart of a thousand lakes, discover nature at its finest in an area known as "Blue Paradise".

MECKLENBURG WEST

LÜBZ

Explore green countryside and beautiful waterways! A quiet region with numerous cruises across lakes surrounded by rich flora and fauna.

MIDI

LE SOMAIL

PORT-LAURAGAIS

Classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the Canal du Midi links the Atlantic with the Mediterranean and takes you through sun drenched vineyards and to numerous villages and canal side restaurants. The best bits: plenty of sunshine, numerous historical sites to visit, and excellent Languedoc wines from waterside vineyards.

PORTUGAL

AMIEIRA MARINA

Enjoy plenty of sunshine and swimming and watersports in clean warm waters. Anglers can fish for black bass, carp and more. Numerous activities await such as cycling, quad bike riding or for a slower pace of life why not discover the richness of fauna and flora, or historical interests such as fortified villages, archaeological sites and locally produced traditional handicrafts and pottery. Taste regional traditional cooking and a meal with a view at the panoramic restaurant on the port. Don’t forget our Amieira team offer an ‘onboard menu’ and ‘onboard shopping’ service.

UNGERN / HUNGARY

TOKAJ AND LAKE TISZA

Set sail on the rural rivers of Hungary! Nicols have two departure bases to choose from - Kisköre in the south sailing between lakes and national parks or Tokaj in the north and in the heart of a world-famous wine region.