We've partnered with Eurotunnel Le Shuttle
Providing our Le Boat customers the safest way to cross the Channel.
This year we have partnered with our friends at Eurotunnel Le Shuttle crossing the channel from Folkestone to Calais. It’s the perfect way to enjoy your home-to-holiday experience. Sit back and relax in the comfort of your own vehicle for the short 35 minute crossing. Unlike flying, you'll be travelling from your home to your car, then straight onto the boat, so you don't need to worry about any mixing or flight cancellations. You, your family, friends or Fido can enjoy the stress free experience of travelling in your own bubble.
So what are you waiting for? Load up the car and enjoy your travels down to your favourite Le Boat destination!
Boating holiday destinations
When your shuttle arrives in Calais, you are perfectly placed to drive off and straight onto the A16 and the seamless artery of motorways that take you to all our Le Boat bases in France, Netherlands, Belgium and beyond. The first service station can be found immediately before joining the A16 so take the opportunity to fill up with gasoline and treat yourself to some typical French madeleines before your onward journey.
Canal Du Midi
The Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a wonderful journey through the sun-drenched vineyards and pretty villages of the Languedoc - France's most prolific wine producing region.
Especially great for:
- Wine-tasting
- Castles and Cathar history
- Cycling
Camargue
The Camargue hosts many fabulous beach resorts, ancient ports, fishing villages and historic towns. It also is a wildlife haven and is one of the few nesting sites for graceful flamingos in all of France.
Especially great for:
- Beaches and seaside fun
- Amazing wildlife
- Delicious seafood
Aquitaine
Aquitaine in south-west France provides both cultural and culinary delights with ancient hilltop villages and colourful markets specialising in French delicacies such as truffles.
Especially great for:
- Wine tasting
- Cycling
- Glorious gastronomy
Lot
Discover majestic scenery, wide valleys and steep gorges; spectacular limestone cliffs and cascading waterfalls; a nature-lovers dream, popular for wildlife-spotting, kayaking and canoeing.
Especially great for:
- Swimming and fun in the river
- Fishing
- Breathtaking scenery
Charente
Supposedly the 'loveliest river in France', the crystal clear waters of the Charente are perfect for swimming in. Pass fields of vibrant sunflowers, ancient Roman sites and cognac distilleries.
Especially great for:
- Swimming and fun in the river
- Fishing
- Historical monuments
Brittany
Full of Celtic charm and fairy-tale castles, unique Breton culture and traditions come to life in this picturesque cruising region, with many pretty villages and lively towns to explore.
Especially great for:
- Fairytale castles
- Delicious seafood
- Lively cities and culture
Alsace
Alsace, neighboured by Germany, has a distinctly cosmopolitan feel and offers superb cruising to suit all tastes, nature-lovers, history buffs and city explorers. Alsace has it all!
Especially great for:
- Famous white wines
- Cosmopolitan cities
- Breathtaking scenery
Burgundy: Loire & Nivernais
The Nivernais Canal is reputed to be one of France's prettiest and the Loire provides gentle cruising with few locks. Both offer spectacular views, hilltop vineyards and charming towns and villages.
Especially great for:
- Wine-tasting
- Cathedrals
- Cycling
Burgundy Franche Comté
As well as fine wines and gourmet cuisine, the landscapes of this region are rich with the natural beauty of pine forests, mountain scenery, rolling pastures and meadows of flowers.
Especially great for:
- Wine-tasting
- Swimming and fun in the river
- Glorious gastronomy
Netherlands
The rivers and lakes of Holland and Friesland will provide glimpses of beautiful windmills, waterside villages, vast lakes and colourful fields. And don't miss a day trip to vibrant Amsterdam.
Especially great for:
- Big lakes and watersports
- Cycling
- Big city art and culture
Belgium
Historical monuments, gothic facades, ancient towns, famous Belgian chocolate and pretty humpback bridges make Belgium an enchanting destination with a vast tapestry of charms.
Especially great for:
- Beaches and seaside fun
- Historic monuments and war memorials
- Belgian beer