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You do not have a boat driving licence and are worried about driving a boat? Rest assured! The handling is quite simple and our staff on the bases will take the time to show you how the different equipment works and introduce you to the maneuvers and docking. The boat works with 2 commands: a throttle lever with 2 positions (front and rear) and a wheel to steer: you see, it is simple!
You usually navigate down the centre of the waterway, however when you come across another boat, you have to move to the right and cruise slowly along close to the shoreline. When you come to a canal bridge or a narrow navigation area priority goes to the larger boat, and commercial barges always have priority. Be vigilant and don’t forget to look behind you in case another boat is travelling faster than you and wishes to pass.
River navigation at night is prohibited because of the difficulty related to manoeuvring in the dark. Also locks are only open during the day; hence your river navigation depends on the daylight.
Top team, extremely responsive and friendly! We'll be back
Un grand bravo à Cédric, Ahmed et Jean Claude pour leur sympathie et leur efficacité !
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called...
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called the support and soon a good technician arrived to solve the problem. Mr Lupato said we probably hit something underwater, damaging our rudder. Then, the navigation continued in a really relaxing and satisfying.
Read more Read lessNous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel...
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel Canalous a été très accueillant très professionnel....Le bateau nous a plu ....Il manque un peu de vaisselle tel qu'une cocote et un grand faitout .... nous recommandons les Canalous aux personnes qui veulent découvrir la Camargue ses étendues d'eaux sa faune, les oiseaux chevaux toros sont magnifiques dans leur éléments qui sont les rizières, les marais Nous avons rencontré des personnes faisant parti de VNF ils ont été très charmant.
Read more Read lessLe personnel aux écluses est super. Excellent accueil, bon conseil et super informations. Merci
Nous avons passé un week-end de 3 jours sur 2 bateaux avec nos enfants et...
Nous avons passé un week-end de 3 jours sur 2 bateaux avec nos enfants et 7 petits enfants et ce fut un grand moment de bonheur, découverte et détente. C'était génial, tout ce petit monde (petits et grands) ont tellement adoré qu'ils veulent tous recommencer. Bravo les Canalous
Read more Read lessCoisière très réussie. Tarpon 37 très agréable à vivre et a piloter. Merci à...
Coisière très réussie. Tarpon 37 très agréable à vivre et a piloter. Merci à Jonathan et toute son équipe. Restaurant "Chez Michèle" à Languimberg délicieux. Parcours vers Saverne très sympa, jolis paysages, calme et nature, agréable mouillage à Lutzelbourg.
Read more Read lessNous avons eu un incident technique avec notre 1er bateau mais l'équipe a été réactive...
Nous avons eu un incident technique avec notre 1er bateau mais l'équipe a été réactive et efficace sans compter le geste commercial. Tout s'est passé dans la bonne humeur et nous avons gardé un très bon souvenir de notre séjour ainsi que de toute l'équipe.
Read more Read less6 jours de rêve à bord d'un Tarpon 42TP sur le canal latéral à la...
6 jours de rêve à bord d'un Tarpon 42TP sur le canal latéral à la Loire. Nous avons dormis dans des endroits sauvage et magnifique, réveil tous les matins au chants des oiseaux dans de nouveaux jardins tous les jours différents... Nous espérons réitérer cette aventure un jour.
Read more Read lessMention particulière à la personne qui nettoie l'intérieur. Merci, propreté irréprochable
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et...
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et le pont-canal sur l'Orb . La variété du parcours (paysages , restos , éclusiers ...) nous a fait oublier une météo plutôt défavorable !
Read more Read lessBonne impression pour une première croisière
Notre navigation à été modifiée en dernière minute suite aux problèmes météo, nous avons...
Notre navigation à été modifiée en dernière minute suite aux problèmes météo, nous avons apprécié notre nouvelle destination, briare au lieu du canal du nivernais avec un bateau surclassé.. merci à vous et à dimitry de nous avoir permis de naviguer sans supplément .. dimitry est très professionnel et s est montré disponible pour toutes la préparation à la navigation, c était notre 5eme navigation avec votre compagnie avec un bateau largement supérieur aux précédentes locations .. merci encore
Read more Read lessNous avons passé une agréable navigation avec beaucoup de tramontane. Philippe Martine et Arnaud
Tout s'est bien passé, le temps était beau mais un peu frais. La charente était...
Tout s'est bien passé, le temps était beau mais un peu frais. La charente était haute avec un fort débit mais navigable, pas toujours facile sur certaines écluses avec des courants en aval plutôt trompeurs.
Read more Read lessBravo à Jean-Pierre et son équipe pour la clarté des informations et de l'instruction aux...
Bravo à Jean-Pierre et son équipe pour la clarté des informations et de l'instruction aux manœuvre. Dans une ambiance conviviale mais très professionnelle On ne manquera pas d'en parler à notre entourage !
Read more Read lessLe plus beau canal pour nous ça a été le canal de Digoin à Rouane....le...
Le plus beau canal pour nous ça a été le canal de Digoin à Rouane....le plus sauvage , il est magnifique et les endroits pour s'arrêter sont top._x000D_ Tous les éclusiers et éclusières ont été d'une extrême gentillesse et d'une grande aide_x000D_ Merci à vous pour votre rapidité et efficacité d'intervention en ce qui concerne notre chauffage._x000D_ A refaire avec plaisir
Read more Read lessDépaysement total. Un très bon moment de détente
We spent a 3-day weekend on 2 boats with our children and 7 grandchildren and...
We spent a 3-day weekend on 2 boats with our children and 7 grandchildren and it was a great time of happiness, discovery and relaxation. It was great, everyone (young and old) loved it so much that they all want to do it again. Well done, Canalous!
Read more Read lessA good impression for a first cruise.
We had a pleasant sail with lots of tramontana.
A total change of scenery. A great moment of relaxation.
Well done to Jean-Pierre and his team for the clear information and instruction on the...
Well done to Jean-Pierre and his team for the clear information and instruction on the manoeuvres. The atmosphere was friendly but very professional. We'll be sure to tell our friends and family about it!
Read more Read lessGood welcome, friendly and attentive staff, we'll be back in September. Thank you for everything
Perfect as usual. Long live the Canalous.
Hello, I'll be cruising with CANALOUS again. Sincerely
We had an unforgettable cruise in the Chablis, the teams are top notch, the lock...
We had an unforgettable cruise in the Chablis, the teams are top notch, the lock keepers too, everything was great! One small improvement: put a window that opens in the toilets. Thanks again for everything, we hope to be back soon!
Read more Read lessGreat experience. We'll be going back to Alsace next year. Thanks to all the staff.
Pleasant, competent and available staff. Nice cruise, we recommend the canalous
Superb experience I will be able to recommend to friends and family it was TOP
Our stay on the barge was brightened up by daily visits from swans that we'd...
Our stay on the barge was brightened up by daily visits from swans that we'd never had the chance to look into each other's eyes before... Another wonderful time shared between us, which could well lead to another river trip next spring!
Read more Read lessThanks again for this stay, we'll be back.
Wonderful stay in Mayenne.
We treated ourselves to this boat trip for our girls' 10th birthday weekend. We were...
We treated ourselves to this boat trip for our girls' 10th birthday weekend. We were able to give up music completely because the peace and quiet on the canals was so great! There was no need for anything. 4 great days, quite simply. Thank you for this experience too!
Read more Read lessA great week with the canalous
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back...
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back aboard the Triton 1050 "Sumatra". Calm, a change of scenery, a change of pace, birdsong, discovery stops - a beneficial break!
Read more Read lessWe had a wonderful stay on the Caligula boat (very comfortable!) from Digoin. Sailing all...
We had a wonderful stay on the Caligula boat (very comfortable!) from Digoin. Sailing all the way to Dompierre-sur-Besbre, we were amazed by the scenery, fascinated by the locks and touched by the kindness of the locals. We were lucky enough to be accompanied on part of our journey by several animals, including a beautiful heron. Thanks to the stops along the way, we discovered some typical villages. Last but not least, our little captain even had fun on the playgrounds we found along the way! We look forward to sailing with Les Canalous again.
Read more Read lessMagnificent cruise, magical moments!
Mini cruise very enjoyable to repeat!
Very professional team
Nice physical cruise on the Charente Well maintained boat and mechanical and comfort equipment in...
Nice physical cruise on the Charente Well maintained boat and mechanical and comfort equipment in good condition For this third year in May on the Charente there was water and we were able to go as far as Angoulême but the wind was cold and unpleasant, you can't have everything?
Read more Read lessThe whole PARENT family was delighted with this experience, and sailing on the canals was...
The whole PARENT family was delighted with this experience, and sailing on the canals was a great first which delighted young and old alike. The region is magnificent, the people are generally very kind and all the Canalous staff are SUPER, attentive and very caring. Many thanks to the whole team
Read more Read lessI really appreciated the kindness, the professionalism and the human side of the person in...
I really appreciated the kindness, the professionalism and the human side of the person in charge of the Pontailler base. I have been using the canalous for several times for barge trips and I am fully satisfied and ready to go back and advertise with you.
Read more Read lessWe were able to spend a wonderful mini-week in Alsace on "our" Marion. A special...
We were able to spend a wonderful mini-week in Alsace on "our" Marion. A special part of this was the sympathetic and professional-competent care by the team of Les Canalous. Certainly, the Marion is a boat that has already a lot on the hump, but for our demands on a sea voyage completely sufficient. Many thanks and greetings to the team of Les Canalous in the base Port du Houillon.
Read more Read lessI really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the...
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the barge seems fair. This one was very comfortable, something to improve: The maintenance of the bikes. But it is in progress. I also need telescopic handles for the moorings. Otherwise, whether at the commercial headquarters or the team at the base in Carcassonne, employees at the top THANKS to you do not change anything !
Read more Read lessGreat welcome !
Very good level of service. Service provider to be recommended.
The ship could have been a little cleaner inside, but otherwise everything was wonderful. Benedicte...
The ship could have been a little cleaner inside, but otherwise everything was wonderful. Benedicte from the departure base is a soul of a person - she is sooo great! Very high praise!
Read more Read lessWe will recommend you to others! :)
Top team, extremely responsive and friendly! We'll be back
Un grand bravo à Cédric, Ahmed et Jean Claude pour leur sympathie et leur efficacité !
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called...
Great. Unfortunately on the second day, we had trouble managing the boat. We called the support and soon a good technician arrived to solve the problem. Mr Lupato said we probably hit something underwater, damaging our rudder. Then, the navigation continued in a really relaxing and satisfying.
Read more Read lessNous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel...
Nous avons été ravis de notre croisière sur le Canal Rhône - Sète le personnel Canalous a été très accueillant très professionnel....Le bateau nous a plu ....Il manque un peu de vaisselle tel qu'une cocote et un grand faitout .... nous recommandons les Canalous aux personnes qui veulent découvrir la Camargue ses étendues d'eaux sa faune, les oiseaux chevaux toros sont magnifiques dans leur éléments qui sont les rizières, les marais Nous avons rencontré des personnes faisant parti de VNF ils ont été très charmant.
Read more Read lessLe personnel aux écluses est super. Excellent accueil, bon conseil et super informations. Merci
Nous avons passé un week-end de 3 jours sur 2 bateaux avec nos enfants et...
Nous avons passé un week-end de 3 jours sur 2 bateaux avec nos enfants et 7 petits enfants et ce fut un grand moment de bonheur, découverte et détente. C'était génial, tout ce petit monde (petits et grands) ont tellement adoré qu'ils veulent tous recommencer. Bravo les Canalous
Read more Read lessCoisière très réussie. Tarpon 37 très agréable à vivre et a piloter. Merci à...
Coisière très réussie. Tarpon 37 très agréable à vivre et a piloter. Merci à Jonathan et toute son équipe. Restaurant "Chez Michèle" à Languimberg délicieux. Parcours vers Saverne très sympa, jolis paysages, calme et nature, agréable mouillage à Lutzelbourg.
Read more Read lessNous avons eu un incident technique avec notre 1er bateau mais l'équipe a été réactive...
Nous avons eu un incident technique avec notre 1er bateau mais l'équipe a été réactive et efficace sans compter le geste commercial. Tout s'est passé dans la bonne humeur et nous avons gardé un très bon souvenir de notre séjour ainsi que de toute l'équipe.
Read more Read less6 jours de rêve à bord d'un Tarpon 42TP sur le canal latéral à la...
6 jours de rêve à bord d'un Tarpon 42TP sur le canal latéral à la Loire. Nous avons dormis dans des endroits sauvage et magnifique, réveil tous les matins au chants des oiseaux dans de nouveaux jardins tous les jours différents... Nous espérons réitérer cette aventure un jour.
Read more Read lessMention particulière à la personne qui nettoie l'intérieur. Merci, propreté irréprochable
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et...
Excellent parcours de Colombiers à Homps avec petit "crochet" par les écluses de Fonseranes et le pont-canal sur l'Orb . La variété du parcours (paysages , restos , éclusiers ...) nous a fait oublier une météo plutôt défavorable !
Read more Read lessBonne impression pour une première croisière
Notre navigation à été modifiée en dernière minute suite aux problèmes météo, nous avons...
Notre navigation à été modifiée en dernière minute suite aux problèmes météo, nous avons apprécié notre nouvelle destination, briare au lieu du canal du nivernais avec un bateau surclassé.. merci à vous et à dimitry de nous avoir permis de naviguer sans supplément .. dimitry est très professionnel et s est montré disponible pour toutes la préparation à la navigation, c était notre 5eme navigation avec votre compagnie avec un bateau largement supérieur aux précédentes locations .. merci encore
Read more Read lessNous avons passé une agréable navigation avec beaucoup de tramontane. Philippe Martine et Arnaud
Tout s'est bien passé, le temps était beau mais un peu frais. La charente était...
Tout s'est bien passé, le temps était beau mais un peu frais. La charente était haute avec un fort débit mais navigable, pas toujours facile sur certaines écluses avec des courants en aval plutôt trompeurs.
Read more Read lessBravo à Jean-Pierre et son équipe pour la clarté des informations et de l'instruction aux...
Bravo à Jean-Pierre et son équipe pour la clarté des informations et de l'instruction aux manœuvre. Dans une ambiance conviviale mais très professionnelle On ne manquera pas d'en parler à notre entourage !
Read more Read lessLe plus beau canal pour nous ça a été le canal de Digoin à Rouane....le...
Le plus beau canal pour nous ça a été le canal de Digoin à Rouane....le plus sauvage , il est magnifique et les endroits pour s'arrêter sont top._x000D_ Tous les éclusiers et éclusières ont été d'une extrême gentillesse et d'une grande aide_x000D_ Merci à vous pour votre rapidité et efficacité d'intervention en ce qui concerne notre chauffage._x000D_ A refaire avec plaisir
Read more Read lessDépaysement total. Un très bon moment de détente
We spent a 3-day weekend on 2 boats with our children and 7 grandchildren and...
We spent a 3-day weekend on 2 boats with our children and 7 grandchildren and it was a great time of happiness, discovery and relaxation. It was great, everyone (young and old) loved it so much that they all want to do it again. Well done, Canalous!
Read more Read lessA good impression for a first cruise.
We had a pleasant sail with lots of tramontana.
A total change of scenery. A great moment of relaxation.
Well done to Jean-Pierre and his team for the clear information and instruction on the...
Well done to Jean-Pierre and his team for the clear information and instruction on the manoeuvres. The atmosphere was friendly but very professional. We'll be sure to tell our friends and family about it!
Read more Read lessGood welcome, friendly and attentive staff, we'll be back in September. Thank you for everything
Perfect as usual. Long live the Canalous.
Hello, I'll be cruising with CANALOUS again. Sincerely
We had an unforgettable cruise in the Chablis, the teams are top notch, the lock...
We had an unforgettable cruise in the Chablis, the teams are top notch, the lock keepers too, everything was great! One small improvement: put a window that opens in the toilets. Thanks again for everything, we hope to be back soon!
Read more Read lessGreat experience. We'll be going back to Alsace next year. Thanks to all the staff.
Pleasant, competent and available staff. Nice cruise, we recommend the canalous
Superb experience I will be able to recommend to friends and family it was TOP
Our stay on the barge was brightened up by daily visits from swans that we'd...
Our stay on the barge was brightened up by daily visits from swans that we'd never had the chance to look into each other's eyes before... Another wonderful time shared between us, which could well lead to another river trip next spring!
Read more Read lessThanks again for this stay, we'll be back.
Wonderful stay in Mayenne.
We treated ourselves to this boat trip for our girls' 10th birthday weekend. We were...
We treated ourselves to this boat trip for our girls' 10th birthday weekend. We were able to give up music completely because the peace and quiet on the canals was so great! There was no need for anything. 4 great days, quite simply. Thank you for this experience too!
Read more Read lessA great week with the canalous
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back...
A relaxing 5-day break on the Canal du Midi from Homps to Colombiers and back aboard the Triton 1050 "Sumatra". Calm, a change of scenery, a change of pace, birdsong, discovery stops - a beneficial break!
Read more Read lessWe had a wonderful stay on the Caligula boat (very comfortable!) from Digoin. Sailing all...
We had a wonderful stay on the Caligula boat (very comfortable!) from Digoin. Sailing all the way to Dompierre-sur-Besbre, we were amazed by the scenery, fascinated by the locks and touched by the kindness of the locals. We were lucky enough to be accompanied on part of our journey by several animals, including a beautiful heron. Thanks to the stops along the way, we discovered some typical villages. Last but not least, our little captain even had fun on the playgrounds we found along the way! We look forward to sailing with Les Canalous again.
Read more Read lessMagnificent cruise, magical moments!
Mini cruise very enjoyable to repeat!
Very professional team
Nice physical cruise on the Charente Well maintained boat and mechanical and comfort equipment in...
Nice physical cruise on the Charente Well maintained boat and mechanical and comfort equipment in good condition For this third year in May on the Charente there was water and we were able to go as far as Angoulême but the wind was cold and unpleasant, you can't have everything?
Read more Read lessThe whole PARENT family was delighted with this experience, and sailing on the canals was...
The whole PARENT family was delighted with this experience, and sailing on the canals was a great first which delighted young and old alike. The region is magnificent, the people are generally very kind and all the Canalous staff are SUPER, attentive and very caring. Many thanks to the whole team
Read more Read lessI really appreciated the kindness, the professionalism and the human side of the person in...
I really appreciated the kindness, the professionalism and the human side of the person in charge of the Pontailler base. I have been using the canalous for several times for barge trips and I am fully satisfied and ready to go back and advertise with you.
Read more Read lessWe were able to spend a wonderful mini-week in Alsace on "our" Marion. A special...
We were able to spend a wonderful mini-week in Alsace on "our" Marion. A special part of this was the sympathetic and professional-competent care by the team of Les Canalous. Certainly, the Marion is a boat that has already a lot on the hump, but for our demands on a sea voyage completely sufficient. Many thanks and greetings to the team of Les Canalous in the base Port du Houillon.
Read more Read lessI really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the...
I really enjoyed the week's stay, but the training time on the handling of the barge seems fair. This one was very comfortable, something to improve: The maintenance of the bikes. But it is in progress. I also need telescopic handles for the moorings. Otherwise, whether at the commercial headquarters or the team at the base in Carcassonne, employees at the top THANKS to you do not change anything !
Read more Read lessGreat welcome !
Very good level of service. Service provider to be recommended.
The ship could have been a little cleaner inside, but otherwise everything was wonderful. Benedicte...
The ship could have been a little cleaner inside, but otherwise everything was wonderful. Benedicte from the departure base is a soul of a person - she is sooo great! Very high praise!
Read more Read lessWe will recommend you to others! :)
