Sailing with the Pénichettes from Locaboat does not require sailing evidence - and they are very easy to steer.

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Picardie Take an unforgettable boating trip on one of our pénichette boats and explore the great waterways of Somme Picardie. You can sail on the beautiful Canal de la Somme, the Canal de St.

1 Picardie Take an unforgettable boating trip on one of our pénichette boats and explore the great waterways of Somme Picardie. You can sail on the beautiful Canal de la Somme, the Canal de St. Quentin Canal du Nord. Your boating vacation could for example lead you to Amiens, with its beautiful cathedral, listed by UNESCO as world cultural heritage city - and on to Hortillonages - the floating gardens which is one of Picardie's most famous sights. Sailing with the Pénichettes from Locaboat does not require sailing evidence - and they are very easy to steer. Cruising Advice From our base in Cappy, you can sail from Peronne up to St. Valéry-sur-Somme - near the Somme Bay.

Attractions Abbeville Abbeville ligger på bredden af Somme-floden, ca. 45 km fra Amiens.

De fleste af byens hovedattraktioner blev dog skånet for de største ødelæggelser, og byen er i dag genopbygget og fremstår meget moderne. Du kan bl.a. se St. Vulfran-kirken.

Glæd dig blandt andet til at se katedralen, som er den største og højeste gotiske kirke fra det 13. århundrede i hele Frankrig.

3 Attractions Abbeville Abbeville ligger på bredden af Somme-floden, ca. 45 km fra Amiens. Indtil Anden Verdenskrig var Abbeville en typisk middelalderby, men i krigens tidlige fase blev den udsat for kraftige bombardementer. De fleste af byens hovedattraktioner blev dog skånet for de største ødelæggelser, og byen er i dag genopbygget og fremstår meget moderne. Du kan bl.a. se St. Vulfran-kirken. Kirkens facade er et skoleeksempel på den flamboyante gotiske byggestil. Amiens Amiens er rig på kultur og gode madoplevelser, og er desuden en fantastisk spændende by at gå på opdagelse i. Glæd dig blandt andet til at se katedralen, som er den største og højeste gotiske kirke fra det 13. århundrede i hele Frankrig. Det er også her i Amiens at du kan se Les Hortillonnages, også kendt som de flydende/svømmende haver. Haverne ligger på små øer i marsklandet mellem floderne Somme og Avre, hvor øerne er omgivet af et netværk af menneskeskabte kanaler. På grund af kanalerne bliver området også kaldt Nordens Lille Venedig. På kirkegården kan man se graven for den berømte franske forfatter Jules Verne. Saint Quentin Saint Quentin er en by, som nærmest er synonym med kunst og kultur. Den spændende blanding af stemningsfuld gotisk kunst og Art Deco er en oplevelse i sig selv, men her er meget andet at se for besøgende flodbådssejlere. Byens to største arkitektoniske juveler er basilikaen fra det 12. århundrede og hotellet L'Hotel de Ville de Saint-Quentin med den flamboyante gotiske facade for ikke at nævne de mange flotte kirker. Husk også at besøge Museum Antoine Lécuyer. Saint Quentin byder desuden på et væld af fine restauranter og traditionelle brasserier.

Noyon Billedskønne Noyon, der engang var bispesæde og et af Frankrigs mest betydningsfulde religiøse centre, emmer af historie og fransk kultur.

4 Noyon Billedskønne Noyon, der engang var bispesæde og et af Frankrigs mest betydningsfulde religiøse centre, emmer af historie og fransk kultur. Her blev Karl den Store kronet, ligesom den berømte reformator Calvin blev født og uddannet i byen. Noyons gotiske katedral er verdensberømt, og det samme er byens museum for Calvin. Gå på opdagelse i de kilometervis af spændende gader og stræder. Beundr den mageløse arkitektur og nyd et måltid på én af de mange gode restauranter i byen. Det er også muligt at bevæge sig lidt væk fra civilisationen og ud i de mageløse landskaber, der omgiver Noyon.

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7 About River Holidays Boating Holidays and Canal trips in France - Tips Wonderful scenery, charming small towns, tempting markets and local specialties. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board - or visit the city's best restaurant. Stop where it suits you - amidst nature or by an idyllic village. Distances The rivers are the distances marked with PK (points km)- ie that is 1 mile between each PK. The channels are marked distances along the canal in the number m between two points (eg. 3,300 = 3 km and 300 m) Locks There are several different types of locks in France. On the Lot and Charente you ll fnd manual locks that are unmanned, so the crew must themselves operate the locks by hand. In other areas are also unmanned but electronic, which lock the doors either activated from the boat with a 'remote-control' - or by pulling down on a 'rope' which is hanging by a wire across the canal - or at a control console on the banks of the lock. Finally, there locks operated by a lock master. Sluice Taxes are included in the rental price. Some choose to give a little tip - others buy a bit of lock master's home-grown products such as vegetables, eggs, honey or wine. Be aware that it is the lock master's responsibility to operate the locks - NOT to assist you with boat and ropes! The gates are normally closed between 12:00 to 13:00. In addition, the locks will be closed on fixed holidays such as Easter Sunday, Pentecost Sunday and the 1st May and the French National Day 14 July. See also special section on the opening hours of the channel map book - and ask at the base. "Barages" (= dams) Along the way, the river card could see the so-called "barages" damming (the French word), and in English "weirs". This is an artificial small waterfall or further damming of the river on one side - often associated with a lock. They are marked on the map with a heavy black line, designed either partially into the river / canal, or

8 where the river / canal running along with a side river. Keep clear of these, since the water flow here may be somewhat stronger - follow the fairway. Keep some speed on the boat so it does not drift with the current. Should the engine put out so quickly throw an anchor out. accommodation Many small towns have a small jetty with room for a few boats. Here is one good and free. If you want to stay in an actual port or marina, paid approximately per. night - depending on boat size. On the rivers may require a little more patience to find a good place - as there may be too shallow or vegetated along the banks. Think about when the boat is moored in the open, the rope is not tied to a tree or otherwise going to bother cyclists and walkers on the paths along the canals. There must be a clear path for everyone - including the service and emergency assistance can arrive. Shopping BOULANGERIE (baker) BOUCHERIE (butcher) and Epicerie (grocery store) or SUPERMARCHE In addition, several cities have the "Le Cave or" Caveaux ", which is a small wine shop where you can buy wine from the barrel. Our bottles can be filled up with a "vin d'table" (mainly one surprised good 'common drink') - and always at a very reasonable price!! Shops are often open on Saturdays days to and on Sundays at Many have closed Mondays. Generally, there is dinner closure between the hours. 12 to Ask a precaution at the base upon arrival. Most cities - even small ones - has a weekly market, which can be a veritable wonderland for the ship's cook! Fresh vegetables, delicious cheeses, fish, meat and wine can be purchased from local producers. Toilet River water is used to pump the toilet. The system and the environment is sensitive and it is recommended to have a plastic bag for paper and other waste standing at the toilet to avoid clogging.

Boating Holidays and canal trips in Aquitaine

Aquitaine Boating Holidays and canal trips in Aquitaine The scenery in the south of France has inspired artists for centuries. The slopes with vines and plantations of plums face the rivers and the luxurious