Cruising French Waterways, Third Edition (Paperback)

by Hugh McKnight (Author) "Equipped with camera and tape recorder, I have often felt like William Moens, attempting to describe waterways in a foreign land whose language he could..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

Review
"I recommend this fine book to anyone who has ever considered a voyage to Europe." -- Living Aboard, January/February 2004

"One of my retirement goals is to cruise the canals of France in a rented barge. When I go to France, I will take the latest copy of this guidebook, which provides details about restaurants, museums, shops, historic sights and scenic attractions along the waterways." -- The Ensign, May/June 2007

"Packed with detail cover to cover, Cruising French Waterways spares no effort to explore the depth and beauty of the scenic French countryside." -- Midwest Book Review, August 2005

"I recommend this fine book to anyone who has ever considered a voyage to Europe." -- Living Aboard, January/February 2004<br /><br />"One of my retirement goals is to cruise the canals of France in a rented barge. When I go to France, I will take the latest copy of this guidebook, which provides details about restaurants, museums, shops, historic sights and scenic attractions along the waterways." -- The Ensign, May/June 2007<br /><br />"Packed with detail cover to cover, Cruising French Waterways spares no effort to explore the depth and beauty of the scenic French countryside." --Midwest Book Review, August 2005

"One of the most complete guides to cover the approximate 5000 miles of waterways. ...plenty of maps and guides for each individual area, as well as the maximum dimensions for vessels. It gives an in-depth look at the bankside facilities, including where you will find good moorings and repair yards.

It will tell you where you can take on fuel and supplies, as well as suggest the better restaurants, points of interest and shops of all kinds...where to find museums and other sites of interest to boaters.

And what voyage on the French waterways would be complete without a guide to the wines and the areas within the wine regions?

In the center of the book you will find some great color photos taken along the various routes and just looking through them is enough to give anyone the itch to make the trip...this guide will tell you everything you need to know about the area." --Latitudes and Attitudes, October, 2005 --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Description
This beautifully photographed handbook covers historical sites and scenic attractions, as well as shore facilities, repair yards, and much more.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Sheridan House; 3rd edition (December 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574090879
• ISBN-13: 978-1574090871
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 7.4 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,071,540 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As complete as they get, February 14, 2002

By	Carol A. Strickland (Efland, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I got this book as reference for a medieval historical I was writing, set partially on the Saone and Rhone rivers. This was possibly the best reference I used since I can't go over there to check out the place in person, and the people I know who have been there haven't been able to give me much information.

This book recounts incredible detail about the countryside and regional dishes, availability of shopping, hotels, and tourist spots, and there are little humorous stories about some of the stops along the way. The detailed accounts of each lock along the canals is absolutely amazing and I'm sure quite helpful for those who actually find themselves there.

Unfortunately, the canal system of France was started after my book was set, so I couldn't use the lock and interesting layovers along the canal info, but...

Now I want to go to France and cruise all these fascinating rivers and canals! I'm afraid that's going to cost considerably more than this book does. Until then, I'll continue to peruse the book and dream.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cruising French Waterways - a quick review, January 15, 2007

By	Mme L-margaret Waite - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Cruising French Waterways (Paperback)

This book is great, it not only tells you about each canal but also gives you a history of the canals and a break down of the area you are travelling through and lots more information.

5.0 out of 5 stars Spares no effort to explore the depth and beauty of the scenic French countryside, September 14, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cruising French Waterways (Paperback)

Now in this updated and expanded fourth edition, Hugh McKnight continues to draw upon his nearly four decades of experience and undeniable expertise in making Cruising French Waterways an essential reference and guidebook for anyone wanting to sail or motorboat along one of France's 5000 miles of waterways. Extensive descriptions of scenery and historic locales make Cruising French Waterways as ideal for armchair travelers as it is for vacationers whetting their anticipation for what to expect. Black-and-white and color photographs offer a glimpse of the ancient wonders waiting to be discovered. Packed with detail cover to cover, Cruising French Waterways spares no effort to explore the depth and beauty of the scenic French countryside.