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Hélios et Kifanlo

Stay and river navigation on the Sèvre Niortaise.

Excellent! 5/5 (3 reviews)

BOOKA CARE

  • Your money is safe, we pay your host 2 days after check-in.
  • 100% refund in the unlikely event the host cancels.
  • Changing booking details is always free.
  • Access to urgent phone line during your booking.
  • Book Co2 positive, we compensate 3 times more than we emit.
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Houseboat highlights

  1. 100% electric and solar
  2. Habitable
  3. Without a license
  4. Ecological
  5. Fully equipped
  6. Silent

Welcome to your stay

Rent a 100% electric, habitable and license-free barge, departing from Niort, Port Boinot, to navigate along the Sèvre Niortaise in complete tranquility.

Explore your stay

Embark on a cruise through the Marais Poitevin! For a few days with family or friends, enjoy a peaceful, surprising, and rejuvenating experience surrounded by nature. The Sèvre Niortaise river is navigable from Niort to Marans and on its tributaries: the Grève on the Mignon and Bouillé-Courdault (depending on water levels). That's approximately 100 km of navigable waterways!

Equipped with two double cabins and a saloon that converts into berths, it can sleep six people and accommodate up to twelve passengers. The boat also features a foredeck with seating , a sunroof , a fully equipped galley , a shower, and a toilet . It is equipped with solar panels to help recharge the batteries.

Unless otherwise specified, the boat rental period begins at 9:30 AM in Niort, Port Boinot, and ends at 6:00 PM in Niort, Port Boinot. Your administrative time, inventory time (departure and return), training time, and cleaning time are included in your rental period. Options such as bedding (sheets, etc.) and pets are available upon request . The boat and its equipment must be returned clean and undamaged.

A small security deposit of €300 will be required upon departure to guarantee the return of the equipment provided. A security deposit of €3,000 will also be required for the boat (equivalent to the insurance excess). Upon your departure, we request a payment of €4 per day , corresponding to the gas consumption allowance . Consumables (water, electricity, etc.) are not included in your pitch and may be billed according to your consumption.

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Houseboat details

Property type

Driving houseboat

Payment policy

25-75% or 50-50% or 100% (read more)

Cancellation policy

Security deposit

$343

Check in/out time

Check in between 10:00 and 18:00.

Check out: please, ask owner.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms, 6 Sleeps

  • Queen size beds: 2
  • Sofa bed: 1

Bathrooms

Number of bathrooms: 1
Number of toilets: 1

General information

Car is recommended Paid parking Pets allowed Smoking permitted Child friendly

Indoor facilities

Shower Sofa bed

Outdoor facilities

Terrace / balcony

Heating / cooling

Gas heaters

Amenities

Fully equipped kitchen Oven Linen provided Dining table & chairs

With family or friends

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Activities nearby

Walking / hiking Fishing Cycling / mountain biking

Location

Panoramic views City views Close to the shops

View of the river environment
View of the fauna and flora

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Holiday type

Rural / countryside Historic / sightseeing Town / city Family Lake / riverside Romantic

Bedding (fitted sheet, duvet cover and pillowcase) available as an option €40/cabin

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Location

Distances

Airport

67 km

Bar

0 km

Beach

70 km

Ferry port

66 km

Golf course

4 km

Highway

12 km

Night club

1 km

Restaurant

0 km

Super market

1 km

Train station

2 km

How to get there

Go to the Port Boinot Harbour Master's Office, located at 1 Quai de Belle île, Port Boinot.
It's accessible by car. The canal boat is moored alongside the quay. The office is behind a large grey gate at the top of the quay.
You can access the dock by car to unload your belongings. For parking, I recommend the Jean Macé car park (free), located a 5-minute walk away.

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About the area

As you navigate, you'll pass through typical areas of the Marais Poitevin: small villages along the water's edge, locks, and shaded canals. The atmosphere is peaceful, simple, and truly refreshing...

In addition to the scenery, there are plenty of great things to discover: restaurants, outdoor cafes, local markets, local producers… You can take your time, eat well, stroll around, chat, enjoy together.

To help you make the most of your stay, we've prepared a booklet with our top recommendations: where to eat, what to see, what to do, must-see markets, and local products you absolutely must try. It will be provided to you on board upon your departure!

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Houseboat owner

Anne

Welcome to “Au Bout du Marais” !

Embark on an adventure on the Sèvre Niortaise aboard a comfortable, 100% electric and solar-powered barge! Sleep on the water and rent a boat without a license (training included), departing from Port Boinot, in Niort.

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Response time
0-5 hours (new host - collecting data)
Language spoken
English, French

3 Reviews - Hélios et Kifanlo

Excellent! 5/5

  1. Pascale C - France

    14 Jul

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    A fantastic experience in the Marais Poitevin 🤩 We set off as a group of 6 for 6 days, from Niort to Marans. The Pénichette is spacious, well-equipped, and comfortable. Sébastien gave us invaluable advice for a great stay 🙂 A truly peaceful and relaxing week 🥰 and a bit of exercise at the locks 😄😜

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  2. Roxane F - France

    29 Sep

    Very comfortable, well-equipped, clean boat

    Two days for four. Very comfortable, well-equipped, and clean canal boat. A very pleasant experience. Sébastien provided us with clear explanations at the start and good advice for our stay. A relaxing trip in a very pretty setting; we highly recommend it.

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  3. Eric J - France

    02 Apr

    Beautiful scenery, peaceful atmosphereShow original

    We had a wonderful four-day family adventure and experience. A huge thank you to Sébastien for his availability and invaluable advice; he went out of his way to make our stay as easy as possible. The beautiful scenery, the peaceful atmosphere, and the mild weather were all there – a true escape.

    Thank you to the whole team.

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