The Wanday boat, an activity to share with family or friends
The full-day rental of the Wanday boat without a license is ideal for spending an unconventional day with friends or family. Departing from Digoin in southern Burgundy, it’s an activity unlike any other, allowing you to experience an unforgettable adventure for up to 12 people, either for a full day or half a day.
Far from your daily routine, the full-day boat rental is perfect for families or groups of friends looking to reconnect. The Wanday boat can host a unique activity for a bachelor or bachelorette party that goes beyond the ordinary, or simply for a fishing trip on the canal.
The equipment of the Wanday / Electric Wanday day boat
Onboard our license-free day rental boat, you’ll find just what you need to have a pleasant time with family or friends, without excess.
The Wanday is a flat-bottomed barge equipped with a sunshade canopy.
Onboard, you’ll find a large table and 12 chairs, as well as a sanitary area with marine toilets and a sink. The Wanday is also equipped with all the mandatory basic safety and life-saving equipment that may be necessary during your boat ride.
The Electric Wanday is additionally equipped with speakers and a socket for a thermal cooler.
You can bring board games, playing cards, fishing rods, or any other activity you enjoy onboard. For meals, you can prepare a picnic to enjoy onboard or on the bank, or perhaps take a break at a local restaurant. The most important thing is that you can enjoy a real moment of relaxation, just for you.
Day on a sightseeing boat departing from Digoin: Our itinerary suggestions
Digoin is an ideal starting point for renting your license-free boat for the day. The town of Digoin is crossed by three canals: the Canal du Centre, the Roanne to Digoin Canal, and the Canal Latéral à la Loire. Depending on your preferences and your mood of the moment, several choices are available to you.
On the Canal du Centre, you can reach the Romanesque town of Paray-le-Monial (approximately 2.5 hours of navigation). After crossing the natural landscapes of the Charolais countryside, you’ll take the time to discover this charming town, the economic capital of Charolais. Between Digoin and Paray-le-Monial, you’ll find yourself at the beginning of the Ceramic Valley. Here, you can find numerous pottery and faience workshops, as well as the Mosaic Museum, an emblem of Paray-le-Monial.
On the Roanne to Digoin Canal, nature welcomes you with open arms. Initially, you’ll pass through the charming town center of Digoin and then navigate on the famous canal bridge. As soon as you exit the first lock, you’ll notice a sudden change in scenery: nature is omnipresent and open to you. Nicknamed “the tranquil canal,” the Roanne to Digoin Canal is particularly appreciated by boaters. During your boat day, you can travel to Bonnant in the commune of Luneau. At this point, the canal is very close to the Loire River, and you can reach the banks of the Loire on foot for a refreshing walk in the heart of nature.
On the Canal Latéral à la Loire, you’ll navigate through the magnificent landscapes of Bourbonnais. After crossing the canal bridge in Digoin, you’ll follow the Loire River and pass through several communes until you reach Pierrefitte-sur-Loire. A beautiful boat trip, between bucolic landscapes, industrial tourism, and the discovery of rural communes in Allier.
Practical Information
Boat Rental:
| Hours | Half-Day Rates (except Sundays and holidays) | Full-Day Rates |
| 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | €149 all-inclusive | €210 all-inclusive |
Location du bateau électrique :
| Hours | Half-Day Rates (except Sundays and holidays) | Full-Day Rates |
| 9:30 AM – 6:00 PM | €189 all-inclusive | €269 all-inclusive |
This rate includes: boat rental with equipment for a maximum of 12 people: speakers, socket for an electric cooler, sunshade canopy, deck lounge with table and chairs, toilets and sink. The all-inclusive rental also includes boat insurance, instruction, and an introduction to piloting the Wanday.
Locks are closed on all canals from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, as well as on May 1st, except for the Roanne to Digoin Canal.
