Here are selected details from French Waterways’ comprehensive directory of self-drive hire boats in France. Each boat listed below has its own separate page of details, photographs and an enquiry form.

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Category: First Class

Locaboat Penichette 1500FB

Penichette FB boats such as this 1500FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1400FB

Penichette FB boats such as this 1400FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more

France Afloat Burgundy 1500

Overall size 14.9m x 4.1m. Sleeps 8 (+3) in 2 x twin cabins with en-suite shower and toilet, 2 x twin sharing separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more

Nicols Confort 1350 B

The Confort 1350 B centre-saloon self-drive hire boat provides space and luxury for 8+ people. There are two double cabins and two twin-bunk... Read more

Nicols Estivale Octo

The Nicols Estivale Octo self-drive hire boat has 4 double or twin-bed cabins for 8 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent... Read more

Le Boat Vision 4

Sleeps 9 (8+1) in 4 cabins + saloon Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x 15ft) Unrivalled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the ultimate... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1260R

Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1260R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more

Nicols Estivale Sixto+

The Nicols Sixto+ self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, three excellent shower-rooms with... Read more

Nicols Estivale Sixto Green

The first electrically-powered hire boat available in France is setting the standards for peaceful, environmentally friendly cruising. The Nicols... Read more

Nicols Estivale Sixto

The Nicols Sixto self-drive hire boat has 3 double cabins for 6 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, excellent shower-rooms and a... Read more

Le Boat Vision 3

Sleeps up to 9 people in 3 equal-size cabins, two with a fold-down bunk for a small child, and a convertible settee. Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x... Read more

Le Boat Mystique

With the same overall size as her sister the Royal Mystique (4+2), she offers 3 cabins, 3 bathrooms and a host of special features to give you... Read more

Locaboat Penichette® Evolution 950E

The Pénichette Evolution 950E combines the best of the three existing Pénichette families: the Classique, the Aft-Deck and the Flying Bridge.... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1120R

Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1120R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1180FB

Penichette FB boats such as this 1180FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1165FB

Penichette FB boats such as this 1165FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1020FB

Penichette FB boats such as this 1020FB model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1500R

Penichette 'R' boats such as this 1500R model are arranged with a front accommodation section (cabins and facilities), a central sitting-galley area... Read more

Nicols Quattro Fly C Green

The Nicols Quattro Green self-drive hire boat works on battery power, for a peaceful and environmentally friendly vacation afloat. With no noise... Read more

Nicols Estivale Quattro B [and Quattro]

The Nicols Quattro B self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for cabins, two excellent shower-rooms and a... Read more

Le Boat Vision 2

Sleeps up to 6 people in 2 equal-size cabins Size: 14.97m x 4.65m (49ft x 15ft) Unrivalled for onboard cruising luxury. Come on board for the... Read more

France Afloat Burgundy 1200

Overall size 12m x 3.25m. Sleeps 4 (+4) in 1 x double cabin with en-suite shower and toilet, 1 x twin, separate shower and toilet. > The... Read more

Nicols Estivale Quattro S

The Nicols Quattro S self-drive hire boat has 2 cabins for 4 persons, with a smart modern design for master and twin-bed cabins, an excellent... Read more

Nicols Confort 900 DP

The Confort 900 DP centre-saloon self-drive hire boat provides space and luxury for 4+ people. Both double cabins (at either end of the boat) –... Read more

Le Boat Royal Mystique

Type A is luxury afloat - a superbly spacious and elegant boat – ideal for two couples. Featuring a host of special equipment - many of which... Read more

Locaboat Penichette 1022FB

This luxurious Penichette 1022FB boat is specially equipped for ultimate comfort for two people. It has a spacious forward cabin and separate... Read more

Nicols Estivale Duo

The Nicols Duo self-drive hire boat has a smart modern master cabin with an excellent en-suite shower-room and a spacious bright panoramic saloon... Read more