So, the story is that I've been a canal anorak since the 60's, but last week took hubby on a canal (lateral a la loire) in France for a week, and he is bitten almost as much as me, so, being all set to sell up and do it, the question is, given that we live in France, how does one go about getting a permis? I had a quick look at the French vnf website but it's hard work (we're thinking up to 20m).
I'm sure there are many here that are liveaboard in France (well several anyway).
At coming up 68 (hubby) is it a ridiculous idea? (we're already in the French health system, so that's a start)
Wide beam UK boat or dutch barge (dutch barges are more expensive and we'll have limited funds)?
Any boatbuilders in France that build sensible boats? I see Piper do but they're a bit pricey too.
New hull and superstucture or fitted out and not knowing what's going on beneath the floor?
Any redirection to appropriate blogs/websites gratefully received.
Any information about anything relative also gratefully received!