Enjoy the French waterways without breaking your budget! Charter the Burgundy 1200 for up to 6 people for as low as €1,400 per week. A traditional barge style boat with two cabins for those on a budget. The Burgundy 1200 can sleep up to 8 ‘close friends’ but is better suited to 4 or 6. The 1200 has good accommodation but lacks the frills of the EuroClassic this allows you to enjoy the canals without breaking the bank. Forward double/twin cabin, shower and toilet, galley equipped with full size fridge and cooker, saloon with interior helm and convertible sofa, aft double with second shower and toilet. Good size aft deck with table and chairs and a second exterior steering position. Boat Specification: • Make: Burgundy 1200 • Dimensions: 12m x 3.25m • Sleeps: Sleeps 8 comfort 4 • Cabins: 2 x double cabins, 1 with extra single berth Onboard Equipment: • Two (2) x shower and toilet • Two (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. This boat is available in the following location: • Vermenton (Nivernais) • Tonnerre (Burgundy) • Capestang (Midi) Pricing: (Prices are per boat per week) • Until April 22: €1,400 • April 23 to April 29: €1,600 • April 30-May 20: €1,775 • 21 May-1 July: €1,899 • 2 July-August 19: €2,100 • 20 August-16 September: €1,899 • September 17-September 30: €1,775 • October 1 to October 7: €1,600 • From October 8: €1,400 Deposit: • €800 Extras: • Household pack: €100 • Single fare Midi: €150 • Single fare Burgundy: €105 • Velos: €40 • Closed parking: €35 • Covered parking: €50 • BBQ: €25 • Animals: €35 • Fluvial map: €25 Other extras available including the following: • BBQ including charcoal and fire lighters • Wine, Red, White and Rose • Beer • Starter and Gourmet Packs • Still and Sparkling Water Please contact us with your orders or any requirement. Frequently Ask Question Do I need a license? You do not need to have a licence to charter one of our boats. Technical Assistance During your cruise, should a problem arise, there is no need to worry. We provide a “call out” service and our trained mechanics will soon be there to solve any problems. This service is provided 7 days a week during working hours. We are also happy to answer any other questions you may have, book restaurants and organise taxis etc., indeed anything to make your holiday more enjoyable. Navigation – how tricky is it? The canals pass through peaceful and picturesque countryside. This is reflected in the pace of the boats. In general, the maximum speed on the canal is 8km/h and you should expect to average around 6km/h. A canal cruise is an opportunity to slow down, enjoy the countryside, and respect the nature. Each day, a few hours cruising is sufficient to give you a change of scenery, and the choice of mooring the boat either in the towns or villages, or in the middle of the countryside against the tow-path, wherever the mood takes you. Locks & Lock Keepers During your cruise you will have to “lock through”! But do not worry, this is a simple process which can also be a lot of fun. The locks in France are either automatic or operated by a lock keeper. You do not have to operate the locks yourself, but you do have to control you boat and use the ropes. (This will all be explained during the demonstration). Passing through a lock will take around 15mins, and this is a chance to chat to the lock keeper, meet other boat crews and to even purchase some local produce. The lock charges are covered in your “navigation forfait” and you do not have to pay the lock keepers. Lock opening hours are typically 09.00-12.00 & 13.00-19.00, although this does vary from region to region. The locks are usually shut on the 1st of May and the 14th of July. Parking All bases offer secure parking for cars plus a limited amount of garaged parking which is best to reserve in advance. Start and Finishing Times Most bases offer Friday, Saturday and Monday start days. Pick up time is 15.00 and return is 09.00 on the final day. Navigation Forfait This is the only compulsory extra charge payable at the base, the deposits are refundable. This is based on the engine hours cruised, at the appropriate rate for each boat. The navigation forfait covers, fuel, gas, lock charges and other consumables. On those boats with a separate generator there is a lower hourly rate, just to cover the cost of the fuel used. Note: Most people cruise between 25 and 30 hours a week. Children, Pets, Bikes BBQ’s etc. Children enjoy the canals, and there are many activities for them along the canal side. Swimming, play grounds, fishing, cycling etc. They can also enjoy locking through, and for the older children this is an opportunity to help & improve their French. The boats are equipped with life jackets and these come in a range of sizes to suit all ages. Pets are welcome on the boats, but you must ensure they have the appropriate documentation for travel to France. We can also help organise the vet’s visit prior to your return home if necessary. We do not however have any pet’s life jackets. Bikes are the perfect accompaniment to a canal cruise. They provide some exercise off of the boat and are ideal for, visiting villages a little way from the canal, collecting the baguette and croissants, and for checking out the local restaurants. Many of the canal-side tow-paths have been turned into long distance cycle routes. These are usually metalled and are perfect for cycling in a safe & car-free zone. BBQ’s are available for hire with charcoal & firelighters