Pénichettes - Life on Board |
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Comfort on board
Everything is planned for your well-being. You're so close to
nature, yet the boats are roomy, with showers and running hot and
cold water. There's storage space to satisfy the most demanding.
It's easy to fill the water tanks every day at locks and villages.
Sheets and bedding are provided. |
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Under Way
Driving your boat is straightforward and enjoyable once you've
received some simple guidance at the base. You'll soon get used
to going through locks and start to enjoy handling your craft. Detailed
navigation guides show where you can moor, shop, take on water or
go sightseeing. |
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Going through locks
There are many different types of locks. How they work is explained
in the manual sent with your confirmation, and will be explained
to you again at the base. Going through locks is a major feature
of your cruise. You can chat to the keeper and often buy fresh produce,
or simply enjoy the very different view which you get as you change
levels. Locks make for a varied and enjoyable cruise. |
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Hiring Bicycles
The bicycles are an indispensable adjunct to your cruise. The
paths along canals make ideal bicycle tracks. You can reserve them
when you book or hire them on arrival. You pay at the base.
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Things to do
You like the spot? Just moor up. You can go for a walk or a bicycle
ride, visit a church or a castle, go for a bath or try your hand
at fishing. At the base we will tell you how to get a fishing permit
and what you might catch.
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Gastronomic
encounters
On a Pénichette you can seek out local specialities - home
grown produce or regional dishes. Shop for them in markets and cook
on board in your fully-equipped galley, or alternatively try them
in the many restaurants along your route. You'll find a list of
recommendations on board.
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Relaxation
on deck
The deck is one of the most acclaimed features of the Pénichette.
Spacious, flat and right under the captain's eye, it can act as
reading room, sunlounger or picnic table. Moving around the boat
is easy and safe. Indoors, the saloon is the place for board games,
family discussions or intimate dinners.
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Meals on board
On board you'll find everything you need for cooking and eating.
Prepare your meal in open countryside or at the quayside. Villages
are never far away, and you can use bicycles for your shopping.
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