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What you'll pay
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Paid at the base (mandatory)
Services & extras (optional)
Specifications & Equipment
Equipment (3 aboard · 49 not)
- Heating
- Refrigerator
- Electric toilet
- Air condition
- Coffee maker
- Ice maker
- Dishwasher
- Washer/Dryer
- TV
- DVD player
- Radio-CD player
- Cockpit speakers
- Game console
- Wi-Fi & Internet
- Convertible table
- Cockpit cushions
- Generator
- Solar Panels
- Inverter
- Water maker
- Holding tank
- Autopilot
- Outside Steering Position
- Chart plotter
- Chart plotter in cockpit
- Radar
- Spinnaker
- Gennaker
- Racing sails
- Lazy jack
- Lazy bag
- Electric winches
- Bimini
- Sprayhood
- Bow thruster
- Outboard engine
- Rudder blades
- Flybridge
- Hydraulic gangway
- Tender garage
- Tenderlift platform
- Swimming platform
- Swimming pool
- Underwater lights
- Teak Cockpit
- Teak deck
- Railing net
- Barbecue grill in cockpit
- Dinghy
- Diving equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- Stand up paddle
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Perfect for families. This 1987 Pénichette is a classic French river houseboat, ideal for groups of up to five who want a relaxed, immersive waterway experience without breaking the bank.
Charming, practical setup. You get a cosy single cabin, heating for cooler months, a proper galley with fridge, and an electric toilet, all the essentials for comfortable inland cruising on France's canal network.
Excellent value proposition. At this price point with Riverly's reputation for well-maintained river vessels, you're getting genuine bang for your buck compared to Mediterranean or Caribbean charters, especially if you're international guests willing to fly into central France.
One realistic caveat. The single-cabin setup means sleeping arrangements require flexibility, expect the main cabin for two, and creative berth use for the remaining three. Also, river houseboats demand respect for locks, water levels, and seasonal closures, so this suits adventurous rather than luxury-minded sailors.
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The marina & destination
Based at Joigny, in Joigny, France. Pénichette Classic 2/5 Pers. is operated by Riverly.
Joigny sits on the Yonne River in Burgundy, offering access to the quieter inland waterway network south towards Auxerre and the Nivernais Canal. From here, week 1 charters typically explore the locks and rural countryside of the Burgundy Canal system, with easy day-hops between small towns and wine villages. This is a low-speed, low-wind cruising ground best suited to clients seeking leisurely inland navigation rather than sailing; expect 4-5 knot cruising speeds and lock transits as the rhythm of your holiday.
Frequently asked questions
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