Through the French Canals

by PhilipBristow (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.25

  This comprehensive guide to the waterways of France describes and illustrates 39 routes, including through routes from the English Channel to the Mediterranean. It includes advice on suitable boats, cruise planning, waterway signals, locks, heights and depths, shopping and stores, weather and the French language. It also covers routes connecting France with Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. Philip Bristow has also written Through the German Waterways , Through the Dutch and Belgian Canals .

• Used

  Paperback
  2009

  $3.25

  Through the French Canals has probably tempted more people to explore the beautiful waterways of France than any other book. A bestseller for many years and now in its 12th edition, it is the essential planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the stunning scenery of the French waterways, or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. Over 50 routes described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns and villages Through routes from the English Channel and Atlantic to the Mediterranean, plus distances Suitable boats for the canals, and dimensions of locks and operating times Bridge heights, canal depths, fuelling points, waterway signals Cost of living, shopping and stores Weather information, haltes and portes de plaisance Packed with appealing photographs and updated information on local facilities, distances, heights and depths, tunnel lengths, costs of cruising and shopping, it also discusses the local wines of the region. 'A must for yachtsmen wishing to use the French inland waterway system...a fascinating read.' Yachting Monthly 'The bible for those wishing to head for the Med.' Gaffer's Log

• Used

  Hardcover
  1982

  $3.25