Bergeronnette (Classic Family 4-8 p.)
1987 · 11.2 m · 2 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,411 · 16 Oct – 23 Oct
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Specifications & Equipment2 cab · 8 berths (4+4) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
39 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
I appreciate you sharing this listing, but I need to be straightforward: I don't have enough reliable data to give you a proper assessment of this vessel. The listing is missing several critical details, no base location, no price per week, no engine specs, no equipment breakdown beyond a deposit amount, and no photos or condition notes. For a 37-year-old houseboat, those gaps are significant.
What I can say: At 11.2 metres with 2 cabins sleeping 8, you're looking at compact, shared-space cruising, fine for a tight-knit group willing to accept basic comfort. Anjou Navigation operates in the French waterways system (Loire, Burgundy region typically), which is wonderful for leisure cruising if that's your interest.
The honest caveat: Without seeing the actual weekly rate, condition photos, or knowing which waterway this operates on, I can't tell you if the €3000 deposit represents good value or a warning sign of hidden costs. A 1987 houseboat needs transparent maintenance history.
My recommendation: Contact Anjou Navigation directly and ask for the full specification sheet, current charter rate, recent condition report, and photos. That's the only way to decide if Bergeronnette suits your trip. Happy to help once you have those details.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
The marina & destination Sablé-sur-Sarthe · France
Based at Sablé-sur-Sarthe, France . Bergeronnette is operated by Anjou Navigation.
Good to know
- Location
- Sablé-sur-Sarthe · France
- Licences
- ICC or RYA Day Skipper licence accepted plus VHF. Corsican operators check thoroughly; Côte d'Azur operators usually rely on a sailing CV plus a brief on-water check.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there3 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Côte d'Azur: Antibes, Cannes, Saint-Tropez bases. Many low-cost European connections.
Corsica west: Ajaccio, Propriano. Smaller airport; connect via Paris or Marseille.
Corsica east. Closer if you're starting from Saint-Florent or Bastia bases.
Possible routes2 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Côte d'Azur
Glamorous but moorings are pricey in summer; alternate marina nights with anchor nights.
1Antibes
2Cannes
3St Tropez
4Porquerolles
Corsica · north and west
Wild, mountainous, and far less crowded than the mainland, Corsica is a different charter than people expect.
1Ajaccio
2Sanguinaires
3Girolata
4Calvi
5Saint-Florent
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