Through the French Canals

The Complete Planning Guide to Cruising the French Waterways

By: David Jefferson

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Paperback | 15 April 2021 | Edition Number 14

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336 Pages

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21.5 x 12.5 x 2

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Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. First published in 1970, it's been the key authoritative title on cruising the French canals ever since.

The revised new edition is the essential comprehensive planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the French waterways or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. It includes: over 50 routes fully described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns and villages through routes from the English Channel and Atlantic to the Mediterranean, plus distances, and assessment of suitable boats for the canals. It also provides dimensions of locks and operating times, details of bridge heights, canal depths, fuelling points, waterway signals, a guide to the cost of living, shopping and stores, sources of weather information, haltes for overnight stops, and ports de plaisance.

As well as new photography, the new edition is updated throughout with new information on local facilities, new haltes and ports de plaisance, new VNF License fees, revisions to cruise hire companies, updated references to holding tanks, the availability of diesel and costs of cruising and much more.

About the Author

David Jefferson has researched the French waterways extensively, both in his own boat, which he kept in France for many years, and in Le Boat cruisers. He has written for leading sailing and motor boat magazines.

Industry Reviews

“A must for yachtsmen wishing to use the French inland waterway system...a fascinating read.”
Yachting Monthly

“Highly professional, beautifully-presented”
Waterways World

“The bible for those wishing to head for the Med”
Gaffer's Log

“This book covers virtually all you need to know”
Towpath Talk

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