Canal boating in France

A cruise on the inland waterways : an exceptional adventure

A fluvial tour, an opportunity to explore life in a different manner.
To discover France and its treasures, to admire forgotten landscapes like the patrimonial heritage spreading all along the waterway.  Due to France's hospitality it is also a succession of privileged moments which make your tour a unique experience: passing a lock, sympathizing with your neighbors, having a very close contact with nature, tasting the gastronomic dishes and regional products.

Small family business between Loire and Seine

located in Briare in the heart of France within the borders of Berry and Burgundy between the Loire and the Seine. It is our vocation to let you discover our region of which we are so proud !

New: through our partnership with 'Nautic', we are offering you boats for hire in other French regions: Midi, Camargue, Aquitaine, Lot, Charente, Franche-Comté and Alsace. Please contact us for more information.

Charmes Nautiques is run by caring, competent people

who love their canals and their region. People who can guide you in choosing your boat or your itinerary, who will help you feel at ease with the embarking and who will show you the tricks of the trade, give addresses or advise which will make your holiday a success and an imperishable souvenir.

New: Wanday boat hire

Enjoy cruising around our website !
Alain Charmetant
and his team