France Passion Plaisance Self Drive Packages

Happy 30th Birthday to France Passion Plaisance! This company was created by a small group of people wishing to share their love of cruising aboard a houseboat, and their passion for France. That passion is still clear to see with neww boats and new routes for the 2012 season. With it's 32 departure bases in Europe, and 16 one way routes, FPP Travel is now a reference in boating holidays and guarantees good value and quality services.

Burgundy : Franch-Comte -Saone and Bresse Bourguignonne -Seille

In the Franche Comte region, renowned for its gastronomy and wines, you can cruise along the  unspoilt rivers shaded by oaks and willows, where you may glimpse grey herons, kingfishers or wild ducks.  You can either take the Petite Saone with few locks, as well as the Burgundy canal, the river Doubs or even the Canal de la Marne a la Saone.

In the Bresse, famous for its chickens, discover the quiet wetlands and half-timbered houses that make this such a jewel. The river Seille , tributary of the Saone, is a superb river which runs through the Bresse Bourguignonne.
At Louhans, take time to visit the Monday market amid the arcades of the 16th century.

Pontailler sur Saone - Dijon and return: River Saone + Burgundy canal
136kms, 48 locks, 30 hours cruising

Pontailler sur Saone - Chalon sur Saone and return: River Saone
194kms, 8 locks, 20 hours cruising

Pontailler sur Saone -Scey sur Saone and return: River Saone
208kms, 22 locks, 28 hours cruising

Pontailler sur Saone - Chagny - Louhans, one way: River Saone + Canal du centre + river Seille
213kms, 33 locks, 31 hours cruising

Pontailler sur Saone - Louhans: River Saone
172kms, 9 locks, 18 hours

Louhans - Challon sur Saone, Santenay, St leger sur Dheune and return: River Saone + Canal du Centre
222kms, 42 locks, 35 hours cruising

Louhans - Challon sur Saone - Verdun sur le Doubs and return
200kms, 10 locks, 22 hours cruising

Louhans - Macon - Tournus - Chalon sur Saone and return
196kms, 10 hours, 21 cruising

Louhans - Chalon sur Saone -Santenay - St Leger sur Dheune and return
222kms, 42locks, 35 hours cruising

Louhans - St Jean de Losne and return
270kms, 14 locks, 28 hours cruising

 

Burgundy : The Valley of the Loire and South Nivernais, and Southern Burgundy

The canals of the Nivernais region are simply beautiful. The Nivernais canal connects the Loire basin to that of the Seine while winding its way through the Morvan regional national park. Steeped in history, the canal, built at the end of the 18th century, was used to transport timber from the Morvan to Paris. The Loire canal is equally beautiful and takes you into the heart of the Sancerre vineyards. To the south, the Canal du centre takes you into the Charolais region.  This canal connnects the Loire and Saone rivers taking you through the Chalonnaises vineyards..

Chatillon en Bazois - Corbigny and return: 54kms, 76 locks, 21 hours cruising

Chatillon en Bazois - Decize and return: 106kms, 44 locks, 21 hours cruising

Chatillon en Bazois - Clamecy and return: 126kms, 116 locks, 36 hours cruising

Chatillon en Bazois - Nevers and return: 176km, 60 locks, 35 hours cruising

Chatillon en Bazois - Digoin: 117km, 38 locks, 27 hours cruising

Chatillon en Bazois- Coulanges sur Yonne: 72km, 62 locks, 26 hours cruising

Digoin - Briennon and return: 86kms, 16 locks, 19 hours

Digoin- Roanne - Digoin- Paray le Monial and return: 140kms, 28 locks, 32 hours cruising

Digoin- Ecuisses and return: 128kms, 62 locks, 32 hours cruising

Digoin - Louhans and return: 384kms, 132 locks, 69 hours cruising ie 2 weeks minimum

 

Burgundy: The Nivernais and Burgundy canals

Undoubtedly the most famous in the region, the Nivernais and Burgundy canals are linked by the river Yonne.

 

Coulanges -Tannay  - Corbigny and return: 82kms, 42 locks, 21 hours cruising

Coulanges - Clamecy - Chatel Censoir - Vermenton  and return: 88kms, 44 locks, 24 hours cruising

Coulanges - Tannay- Baye  and return: 112kms, 96 locks, 35 hours cruising

Coulanges - Tonnerre: 118kms, 55 locks, 31 hours cruising

Coulanges - Chatillon en Bazois: 72kms, 62 locks, 26 hours cruising

Coulanges - Vermenton - Auxerre - Migennes  and return: 150kms, 74 locks, 38 hours cruising: 2 weeks

 

The Burgundy canal has a rich historical heritage which you can discover through its churches, abbeys, castles, bath houses, farms and fortified villages.  In Pouilly en Auxois you may like to cruise the tunnel: 1.33km in the shadows with lights to guide you.. Wine tasting is possible at Chablis, Epineuil and Pouilly.

Tonnerre - Brienon and return: 66 kms, 30 locks, 15 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Ravieres  and return: 76kms, 40 locks, 20 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Montbard  and return: 120kms, 60 locks, 30 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Auxerre and return: 133kms, 52 locks, 30 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Villeneuve sur Yonne and return: 144kms, 48 locks, 35 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Coulanged: 118kms, 55 locks, 31 hours cruising

Tonnerre - Pouilly en Anxois and return: 222kms, 188 locks, 80 hours cruising: 2-3 weeks

 

 

 

The West of France: Brittany and the Anjou - Pays de la Loire

These two regions are particularly rich in history.. Brittany boasts some fine architecture, while the Anjou is our clients favourite.

In Brittany, the home of Merlin, begin your journey from Redon.  Visit magnificent castles at Josselin and Rohan, admire wooden houses throughout the region and enjoy the local delicacies: grilled lobster, stewed fish and of course, the delicious crepes bretonnes. Cruise on the Canal de Nantes a Brest and the river Vilaines and Erdre.

Redon - Nort sur Erdre and  return: 156kms, 32 locks, 25 hours cruising

Redon - Pont Rean  and return: 146kms, 14 locks, 20 hours cruising

Redon - Montertelot and return: 94kms, 20 locks, 16 hours

Redon - Josselin and return: 126kms, 30 locks, 21 hours cruising

Redon - Nantes and return: 190kms, 32 locks, 30 hours cruising

Redon - Rennes  and return: 182kms, 24 locks, 25 hours cruising

Redon - Pontivy and return: 226kms, 164 locks, 62 hours cruising: 2-3 weeks

Redon - Dinan and return: 340kms, 118 locks, 66 hours cruising: 2-3 weeks

 

In the Anjou, the rivers Mayenne, Sarthe and Oudon offer more than 300kms navigation.  Wooded landscapes, ancient towns including Laval  and Malicorne sur Sarthe, famous for its china, castles, Le Mans with its car racing....

Daon - Entrammes - Le Lion dAngers - Segre and return: 150kms, 38 locks, 22 hours cruising

Daon - Angers - Solesmes  and return: 198kms, 30 locks, 34 hours cruising

Daon - Laval - Angers - le Lion dAngers - Segre and return: 170kms, 48 locks, 31 hours cruising

Daon - Montflours and return: 130kms, 48 locks, 25 hours cruising

Daon - Mayennes - Ecouflant - Malicorne and return: 402kms, 112 locks, 68 hours cruising: 2 weeks

Daon - Mayenne - Angers - Le Mans and return: 504kms, 130 locks 97 hours cruising: 3 weeks

Noyens sur Sarthe - Chateauneuf sur Sarthe  and  return: 128kms, 24 locks, 22 hours cruising

Noyens sur Sarthe - Angers and return: 188kms, 26 locks, 29 hours cruising

Noyens sur Sarthe - Le Mans - Noyens sur Sarthe - Morannes and return: 180kms, 34 locks, 31 hours cruising

Noyens sur Sarthe - Le Mans - Noyens sur Sarthe- Angers - Lion dAngers - Daon - Entrammes - Daon and return: 430kms, 80 locks, 69 hours cruising: 3 weeks

 

The East: Alsace and the Ardennes

The Alsace has a decidedly Germanic influence as seen in the gastronomy and wines of the region, but also castles, windmills and the world-famous Arzviller Lift with its 41% gradient 'carrying' boats up the 128 metre slope. Green valleys, forests, architectural sites and fields of hops, and of course Strasbourg with its european parliament are yours to enjoy.

Hochfelden - Saverne - Lutzelbourg - Arzviller - Niderviller and return: 82kms, 46 locks, 26 hours cruising

Hochfelden - Saverne - Arzviller - Gondexrange  and return: 112kms, 48 locks, 30 hours cruising

Hochfelden - Strasbourg- Hochfelden - Saverne and return: 95kms, 54 locks, 25 hours cruising

Hochfelden - Saverne - Arzviller - Sarreguemines  and return: 244kms, 100 locks, 58 hours cruising: 2 weeks

Hochfelden- Saverne - Arzviller - Dombasle - Nancy and return: 244kms, 90 locks, 54 hours cruising: 2 weeks

 

In the Ardennes, close to the Belguim border, enjoy cruising on the canals through wild and wooded landscapes.. Natural parks of Montherme, Thilay or Bogny sur Meuse, and the historical sites of the Dames de Meuse at Laifour, the castles and fortress at Hierges, Givet, Sedan and Nemur all await discovery.  This is a nature lovers ideal cruise region.

Pont a Bar - Dun sur Meuse  and return: 130kms, 24 locks, 21 hours cruising

Pont  a Bar - Furmay and return: 95kms, 24 locks, 20 hours cruising

Pont a Bar - Verdun and return: 220kms, 44 locks, 35 hours cruising

Pont a Bar - Berry au Bac  and return: 120kms, 80 locks, 30 hours cruising

Pont a Bar - Dinant: 112kms, 23 locks, 25 hours cruising

 

The South of France : Midi canal and Camargue

Enjoy a sun lit cruise and discover the "Canal des deux mers" built by Baron Riquet (1604-1680).  Listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site, everything is untouched , from its round and oval locks to the arched bridges in romanesque style. From Agde, a famous little fishing town or from Homps, surrounded by the Minervois vineyards, the canal lazily meanders through a romantic landscape, full of a thousand Mediterranean fragrances.

 

Carcasonne - Homps and return
80kms, 26 locks, 18 hours

Carcasonne - Capestang  and return
166kms, 36 locks, 30 hours cruising

Carcasonne - Narbonne and return
147km, 58 locks, 33 hours cruising

Carcasonne -Agde one way
126kms, 36 locks, 25 hours cruising

Carcasonne - Montgiscard  and return: 160kms, 92 locks, 70 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Carcasonne  - Castelnaudary-Port Lauragais - and return: 116kms, 70 locks, 58 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Carcasonne  - Agde and return: 252kms, 72 locks, 50 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Homps - Carcasonne and return: 80kms, 26 locks, 21 hours cruising

Homps - Beziers and return: 122kms, 8 locks 21 hours cruising

Homps - Marseillan and return
192kms, 36 locks, 30 hours cruising

Homps - Bram and return
128kms, 36 locks, 32 hours

Homps - Narbonne - Capestang and return
70kms, 28 locks, 25 hours

Homps - Carnon: 143kms, 17 locks, 27 hours cruising

Homps - Toulouse and return: 280kms, 94 locks,  60 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Homps - Bram - Homps - Carnon: 271kms, 53 locks, 60 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Agde - Homps and return: 172kms, 34 locks, 32 hours cruising

Agde - Narbonne and return
146kms, 44 locks, 30 hours

Agde - Carcasonne one way
126km, 36 locks, 25 hours cruising

 

The Camargue is a national park of land and water, a wonderful destination for a peaceful holiday.  The beaches are within easy reach on foot or by bicycle.  Observe the flamingos, black bull and white horses and over 350 species of wild birds. The Medeival city of Aigues Mortes  with its 1640 meter long rampart is a must see.. Sunshine, nature and culture are all on the menu.

 

Agde - Aigues Mortes and return: 154kms, 6 locks 20 hours cruising

Agde- St Gilles and return: 208 kms,  6 locks, 28 hours cruising

Agde - Beaucaire - Agde - Beziers - Agde: 290kms, 12 locks, 42 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

Carnon - Marseillan and return: 94kms, no locks, 12 hours cruising

Carnon - Agde and return: 114kms, 6 locks, 16 hours cruising

Carnon - Beaucaire and return: 142kms, 2 locks, 20 hours cruising

Carnon - Capestang and return: 200kms, 30 locks, 32 hours cruising

Carnon - Beaucaire - Sete and return: 198kms, 2 locks, 28 hours cruising

Carnon - Homps: 143kms, 17 locks, 27 hours cruising

Carnon - Beaucaire - Carnon - Homps: 285kms, 22 locks, 43 hours cruising ie 2 weeks

 

The South West : Charente, Aquitaine and the Lot
One of the most stunning regions of France, and beautifully unspoilt... Please note that this region still has manual locks, and that the Lot requires some previous experience.

 

Between the Loire and Garonne, the Charente river runs slowly through Angouleme and the vineyards of Coganc to the Atlantic ocean. Enjoy the distilled brandies, Renaissance castles and Romanesque churches.

Fleac - Jarnac and return: 88kms, 30 locks, 21 hours cruising

Fleac - Cognac and return: 114kms, 36 locks, 28 hours cruising

Fleac - St Savinien and return: 230kms, 40 locks, 42 hours cruising ie 2 weeks minimum

 

Choose the Canal laterale a la Garonne or the Baise river, in the Gascon... charming people proud of their rich history, traditional local foods and a step back in time..

Damazan - Meilhan sur Garonne  and return: 70kms, 16 locks, 15 hours cruising

Damazan - Valence sur Baise and return: 122kms, 44 locks, 36 hours cruising

Damazan - Moissac and return: 154kms, 30 locks, 30 hours cruising

Damazan - Castets en Dorthes - Damazan - Nerac and return: 152kms, 38 locks, 34 hours cruising

Damazan- Moissac - Castelsarrasin - Montech  - Toulouse  and return: 280kms, 80 locks, 61 hours cruising: 2-3 weeks

 

The River Lot is one of the loveliest in France with colourful cliffs, picturesque villages  and magnificent castles, wooded hills, caves, burial chambers and medieval monuments.  This region is famed for its gastronomy too: Foie Gras,  confits and the wines of Cahors.  Cahor is a UNESCO world heritage site.

Penne DAgenais - Lustrac - Clairac and return: 110kms,  4 locks, 16 hours cruising

Penne dAgenais - Aiguillon  and return: 148kms, 14 locks, 24 hours cruising

Luzech - Cahors - Vers - Bouzies and return: 116kms, 24 locks, 24 hours cruising

Luzech - Cahors - Bouzies - St Cirq Lapopie - Larnagol and return: 148kms, 34 locks, 30 hours cruising

Cahors -Luzech - St Cirq Lapopie - Larnagol and return: 146kms, 34 locks, 28 hours cruising

 

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