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France River and Canal Cruising Guide

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The French canal and river system is huge and well-developed, offering an excellent and far more tranquil alternative to road transport, with no speed cops, parking problems, traffic jams or accommodation emergencies.
Some popular cruising routes are: River Marne to the River Rhine, across the Champagne region via canal; Canal de Bourgogne, across Burgandy; various canals and rivers from Bordeaux to the Mediterranean.
Boats and barges may be small and piloted personally - though check the certificate requirements for big river travel - or full guided tours on comfortable mini-ships, also known as Bateau-mouches.
Or get off your butt and do something physical: Canoeing | Rafting

Strasbourg, Alsace Photos by Jaques Sierpinski, Maison de la France