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The France Afloat fleet

The boats rented by France Afloat are comfortable, safe and reliable.
The boats are regularly inspected and maintained, and meet all the requirements of the French Canal Authorities. Before departure the boats are serviced and cleaned, both inside and out, to ensure that they ready for your arrival.

All the boats are fully equipped and have Hot and Cold Water, Heating, Showers and toilets, 12v and 220v circuits. Their galleys have cookers, fridges, sinks, pots and pans, and there is also and a full complement of cutlery and crockery. We even supply a cleaning kit with washing up liquid and cream cleaner etc.

For your comfort, freshly laundered sheets, duvets and pillow cases are provided.
Finally for all the boats with a fly bridge we put a table and chairs aboard, so that you can enjoy the great outdoors!

1 double cabin, 1 shower and 1 toilet. Saloon /Galley with convertible dinette. Large sun roof and interior helm with 2 seats, the saloon is open to the rear and can be closed with a waterproof cover (with windows). 220V shore supply and Bow Thruster.

2 Double cabins, 1 Shower and 2 toilettes. Saloon with galley, & convertible dinette. Aft deck in teak with helm position, table and chairs. 220v shore supply, invertor and bow thrusters.

1 Double cabins, 1 Shower and 1 toilette. Saloon with galley, table & convertible sofa. Cockpit interior. Outdoor terrace at the rear. 220v shore supply, invertor and bow thrusters.

2 Double cabins, 1 Shower and 2 toilettes. Spacious saloon with galley, & convertible dinette and bureau. Aft deck in teak with helm position, table and chairs. 220v shore supply, invertor and bow thrusters.

2 Double cabins, 2 Showers and 2 toilettes. Spacious saloon with galley, & convertible dinette and bureau. Aft deck in teak with helm position, table and chairs. 220v shore supply, invertor or generator and bow thrusters.

1 x double 1 x twin cabin; or 2 x double 2 x shower and toilet; 2 steering positions; saloon with galley, internal steering and convertible dinette; rear sun deck with external steering. 220v shore supply.

1 twin or double cabin; separate shower and toilet compartments; saloon with sunroof, galley, steering position and convertible dinette; rear sun deck.

2 x double cabins, 1 with extra single berth; 2 x shower and toilet; 2 x steering positions; 220v shore supply; galley; saloon with internal steering and convertible dinette plus possibility of using single “Z bed”; large rear sun deck with external steering.

2 x double cabins each of which can be either 2 x single berths or 1 x double; 2 x shower and toilets; 2 x steering positions; galley; saloon with internal steering position and convertible dinette and steps to rear sundeck with external steering.

3 x double cabins each of which can be either 2 x single berths or 1 x double; 3 x shower and toilets; 2 x steering positions; galley; saloon with internal steering position and convertible dinette and steps to rear sundeck with external steering.

4 x twin cabins; 3 x shower and toilets; steering positions; generator and/or shore supply providing 220v; saloon with split galley, stereo radio/cd player; internal steering; large rear sun deck with external steering.

EuroClassic

The EuroClassic barge is unique to France Afloat and is designed for spacious and comfortable cruising. We have used our extensive knowledge of both the French inland waterways and the requirements of most discerning clients to design and fit out these barges to an excellent standard.
Their large and spacious saloons are the focal point for onboard entertaining and are finished in exotic woods and feature stereo radio/cd players. Open plan from the saloon, is the well appointed galley with microwave and two fridges on the larger models, allowing the preparation of both aperitifs and gourmet meals.
Cutlery, crockery and linen are of a higher standard and towels are provided. Their large aft decks come with table, chairs, parasol and second exterior steering position and are perfect for al-fresco eating.
To complete the comfort each boat has electric flush toilets, central heating and its own 220v supply, which runs the air conditioning, immersion heater and any domestic appliance you may wish to bring.
Being barges they are designed for slow and comfortable cruising, their stately progress and stability allows you to enjoy the passing scenery.

1 x double & 1 x twin/double both with ensuite shower and electric flush toilets; 2 x steering position; generator and/or shore supply providing 220v; saloon with air conditioning and internal steering, galley with microwave, central heating; sun deck with external steering position.

2 x double cabins both with ensuite shower and electric flush toilets; 2 x steering positions; generator and / or shore supply providing 220v; large saloon/ dining area with table and free standing chairs, fully equipped split galley and 2 fridges, microwave, air conditioning and internal steering position; aft sundeck with deck furniture and second steering position.

1 x double cabin, 2 x twin (some models offer 2 x double cabins) all with ensuite shower and electric flush toilets; 2 x steering positions; generator and/or shore supply providing 220v; saloon with split galley with 2 fridges, microwave, air conditioning and internal steering; aft sun deck with second steering position.

4 x twin/double cabins with ensuite shower and electric flush toilets; generator and/or shore supply providing 220v; saloon with split galley and microwave; air conditioning; internal steering; large rear sun deck with external steering