Cruising French Waterways

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Cruising French Waterways
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Hugh McKnight
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:304
Dimensions(mm): Height 246,Width 189
Category/GenreBoating
Travel and holiday guides
ISBN/Barcode 9780713666380
ClassificationsDewey:797.10944
Audience
General
Edition Revised - 4th edition revised
Illustrations 130 b/w & 32 color photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Adlard Coles Nautical
Publication Date 17 May 2005
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A guide to the varied network of rivers and canals that penetrate almost every region of France. It provides information on the history, architecture, engineering structures, chateaux, historical sites and scenic attractions of each navigation, enabling the reader to identify areas of great beauty and interest. Maximum craft dimensions are provided together with details of bankside moorings, repair yards, shops, restaurants, fuel and water points and appropriate map and guides for each section. This edition includes all recently restored navigations and explains newly introduced licensing and personal qualification requirements.

Author Biography

Hugh McKnight is the foremost authority on the European waterways, with more than 30 years experience of exploring the network of rivers and canals of France.

Reviews

'Essential reading...a winning combination of the practical and descriptive.' * Destination France (Autumn 2010) * 'a gem we wouldn't be without' * Practical Boat Owner (April 2011) *