Resources and Contacts

Websites

- VNF (Voies Navigables de France): Canal information - France Vélo Tourisme: Cycling routes - Fédération Française de Canoë-Kayak: Water sports - River-specific tourism sites

Apps

- Navily: Boat navigation and mooring - Komoot: Walking and cycling routes - PlantNet: Identify riverside plants - BirdNET: Identify birds by sound

Emergency Contacts

- General emergency: 112 - Medical emergency: 15 - Fire/rescue: 18 - Police: 17 - River police: Varies by region

Useful French Phrases

- Où puis-je nager? (Where can I swim?) - C'est profond? (Is it deep?) - Où est l'écluse? (Where is the lock?) - Puis-je pêcher ici? (Can I fish here?) - Y a-t-il un courant fort? (Is there strong current?)