We Rented a Houseboat in France – This Happened | Canada du Midi with Le Boat
Is cruising the Canal du Midi on a houseboat a romantic dream trip... or a stressful challenge? We found out it's a bit of both! Here's what to REALLY expect from a Le Boat trip in the south of France. Join us for our unfiltered, seven-day houseboating adventure. In this video, we're sharing everything a first-timer needs to know, from the moment you get the keys (and your only lesson!) to the reality of navigating ancient, narrow locks and bridges that are lower than you think. We'll show you what daily life is like on board, the incredible scenery, and our final, honest review of the Le Boat experience. ⬇️ OUR HONEST LE BOAT REVIEW ⬇️ 00:00 - Is a Canal Cruise Worth It? 01:15 - The Biggest Challenge: Navigating the Bridges 02:43 - Getting Started & Stocking Up 03:19 - The Le Boat Orientation & Driving Lesson 04:07 - Our Le Boat Vision 3 Tour 05:03 - How to Work the Canal Locks 06:33 - The Automatic Locks & Using the Bikes 07:41 - Stop #1: Mooring in Trebs 08:40 - Stop #2: The Medieval City of Carcassonne 10:55 - Stop #3: Castelnaudary (Our Final Stop) 11:39 - Day Trip to Toulouse 13:04 - Checking Out & Final Thoughts If you love the unique adventures of channels like Kara and Nate, or the slow-travel lifestyle of sailing and van life channels, you'll love this in-depth look at what it takes to captain your own boat through the heart of historic France. ►Save with Le Boat Vacation Deals: https://www.leboat.com/deals?utm_source=ThePlanetD&utm_campaign=January+Flash+Sale ►Toulouse ↠ Check out all the Things to do in Toulouse https://youtu.be/5q-zWOHRGWU ►Watch more Cruising videos: ↠ Things to do on the Rideau Canal - https://youtu.be/qzPk7Y2n0O8 ↠ Cruising the River Shannon with Le Boat - https://youtu.be/5WpNCfnAKok?si=4EFRnZ4RQ4vbuzqT ↠ Houseboating the Trent Severn Waterway - https://youtu.be/VgptYbNcy3M?si=ldPHSlnXvDGHtQIo ↠ Ultimate Le Boat Rideau Canal Cruise - https://youtu.be/o8c9Mne5I9E If you're thinking of cruising the Canal du Midi, be sure to check out this video! We'll take you on a tour and show you all the amazing sights and attractions this canal has to offer. from beautiful villages to fabulous canals, this video is a great way to get a taste of the canal ►Like our travel videos? Read our travel blog at Canal du Midi - What to Expect When Barging the South of France https://theplanetd.com/canal-du-midi-cruise/ ► Watch more France videos: Toulouse - The French City Nobody is Talking About - https://youtu.be/3dYhaRlQ5t0?si=6-r_nJGxjKwvuXf3 Bayeux's Top Attraction is Closed - Still Worth It?-https://youtu.be/3jmEvWqYkN8?si=vAyjhODumh2Xj-Ek Forget Paris - Go to Lyon Instead -https://youtu.be/E4aWKgNazsQ?si=Ayy0LihtspuQzNyV Where to Stay in Paris France - https://youtu.be/n-iqF17Gmhg?si=bq574lgLIp-beCSV Best D-Day Tour in Normandy - https://youtu.be/kAPKlorJdaA?si=JrCEpM3Nto2I5u2h ► SUBSCRIBE for more travel guides! https://www.youtube.com/@TheplanetdTravel ► Threads https://www.threads.com/@theplanetd ► VISIT OUR TRAVEL BLOG: https://ThePlanetD.com ► FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/theplanetd/ Hey there! Quick heads-up: We use affiliate links here. When you click one, it helps us out without costing you extra. Pretty cool, right? We're part of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, so clicking our links supports us big time. Thanks a ton! Gear-wise and travel-wise, we buy some and get some for free to review. Don't worry, though—we always keep our reviews straight-up honest. Just so you know, our channel is all about sharing info and fun. Sometimes, we'll include affiliate links in our video descriptions. Big thanks for hanging with us! If you like what you see, hit subscribe for more travel tips and fun. Safe travels! ►A Little More about Dave and Deb Hi Everyone, we're Dave and Deb of The Planet D and we take you around the world in our weekly video series. New Uploads every week. We've traveled to 120 countries and all 7 continents and our travel vlogs highlight our personal experiences at each destination. We share with you, the best things to do with travel guides, travel tips, beautiful drone footage, and 4k video. We're a married adventure couple who live by the motto "Adventure is for Everyone" and our travel videos are filled with fun, humor, inspiration, and information. We've been sharing our travels for 15 years at our award-winning travel blog, The Planet D, which sees 1.2 million visitors monthly! A whopping 60 million people have visited our website. Forbes Magazine named us one of the Top 10 Travel Influencers in the World! No matter where you are going, we have inspiring travel videos from Asia, Africa, South America, North America, Antarctica, Australia, Europe, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific. #travelcouple #travelcouples #travelvloggers