Boat delivery Paris → Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
From Paris to the Mediterranean through the canals: the Seine, the Loing, Briare, Loire lateral and Centre canals, then the Saône and the Rhône to Port-Saint-Louis. The “Bourbonnais route”, a must for yachts with their mast down.
Route at a glance
- Distance
- 968 km
- Duration
- 21 days
- locks
- 178
- Best season
- April to October (outside closures)
- Indicative price
- €11,830 – €15,460
Calculated for: a 11 m motor boat. Indicative estimate excl. VAT for a typical boat.
Route map
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Typical itinerary
- Paris
- Saint-Mammès
- Briare
- Digoin
- Chalon-sur-Saône
- Lyon
- Avignon
- Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône
Waterways used
Seine · Canal du Loing / Canal de Briare · Canal latéral à la Loire · Canal du Centre · Saône · Rhône
Route highlights
- Freycinet gauge: 38.5 × 5.05 m, 1.8 m draft
- Nearly 180 locks
- Down the Rhône with the current
Your delivery estimate
Passage costs
Locks, navigation dues, harbours and canals
€554Time
Days worked by the skipper and crew
€9,450Meals
Food for the skipper and crew
€1,260Other costs
Fuel, travel, equipment, tracking
€2,177Frequently asked questions
How much does a Paris → Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône delivery cost?
For a 11 m motor boat, expect around €11,830 excl. VAT all-in (skipper, passage costs, meals and other costs). The price depends on boat size, season and the crew required.
How long does it take to get from Paris to Port-Saint-Louis-du-Rhône?
About 21 days in total, including 19 days under way, for 968 km. Boat preparation and a weather or technical margin are included.
Can this route be done with another type of boat?
Yes, but the route and price may change: use our estimator with your boat’s exact dimensions.
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