An original form of holiday lodging, house boats can be rented for the weekend, the full week, a short week, etc. In the Saône-et-Loire, navigation is possible on the Saône River, the Canal du Centre, the Seille River, the Roanne-Digoin Canal and the Loire River bypass canal, to name the most popular.

Boat rental agencies provide a wide range of craft for your holiday plans, with accommodations for 2 to 12 passengers; all boats are equipped with kitchen appliances (refrigerator, oven, sink…) at least one shower and one lavatory, a heating system, and one or several cabins.

The types of boats available can all be driven without any special licence. An introductory session is held prior to departure to familiarise the party's captain with: the controls, steering equipment, procedures for crossing the locks, and maps of local waterways.
 

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