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For centuries, the River Lot has wound its way through a landscape rich in natural beauty, ancient culture and spectacular scenery. Le Boat give you the opportunity to explore the River Lot in both directions - west towards Gallic town of Luzech and east as far as Larnagol.
Regional Highlights
- Spectacular natural scenery and an abundance of wildlife - don’t forget your binoculars!
- Amazing prehistoric cave drawings at the Pech-Merle Caves
- St-Cirq Lapopie - a delightful honey-coloured hilltop village famous for its artists and craftwork
- Cahor’s 14th Century Pont Valentré, which has spanned the river for more than 700 years
- Cahors wine and foie gras - regional specialities
- Canal towpaths cut high into the limestone cliffs
- Popular for watersports - hire canoes or kayaks for the day
- The clear waters of the River Lot meander leisurely through wide valleys and steep gorges, beneath spectacular limestone cliffs and past cascading waterfalls. They take you on a memorable and unhurried voyage to ancient castles, medieval villages and historic châteaux. For many, this is river cruising at its best.
Here are some cruising suggestions...
Short Breaks
The Lot Short Break Cruise
Enjoy the very best of the Lot with a leisurely cruise past vineyards and rugged landscapes, visiting pretty towns and villages - Luzech, Laroque-des-Arcs and Vers as well as the historic regional capital, Cahors. Superb scenery, amazing wildlife and delicious food and wine - what more could you wish for!
Duration: 3 Nights
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 100 km
Locks: 20
Cruise Time: 25 hrs
Week Breaks
The Douelle Cruise
Douelle - Luzech - Cregols - Douelle
From our base at Douelle you can cruise the River Lot in either direction and experience the delights of this wonderful waterway at your leisure.
Travel west to the pretty town of Luzech, situated in a huge loop of the river and dominated by the 13th century Chapelle de Notr -Dame-de-l’Île. ...
Duration: One Wee
kCruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 128 km
Locks: 28
Cruise Time: 27 hrs
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Corvette
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Nautilia
Sheba
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Discounts with Le Boat
Early booking discounts
8% on 4 anchors boats and 50 euros discount if you book before 31/12/2011
10% on 3 anchors boats and 50 euros discount if you book before 31/12/2011
12% on 2 anchors boats and 50 euros discount if you book before 31/12/2012Until 31/12/2012, the family discount is also available during the summer.
Senior discout : 60 euros per passenger who are more than 60 years old (maximum 4 passengers and the discount can be cumulated maximum up to 15%) offer valid until 31/12/2011.
Boats in the 5 anchors category do not benefit from any reductions.
Permanent discounts
Group discounts:
2 boats -10%
3 boat -12,5%
4 boats -15%
5 boats -17,5%
6 boats - 20%
Extended cruise booking:
-10% discount off second and subsequent weeks
Family booking:
-5% discount if you have one child on board except from 30/06-18/08/2012
-10% discount if you have two children on board except from 30/06-18/08/2012