The Randle, based in Auxerre France and owner operated since 2008, is a classically styled French river boat constructed in 2001 and maintained to the highest standards. Fitted with all the facilities demanded by our modern cruising clientele. Air conditioned and centrally heated with two wood panelled en-suite cabins with granite and marble surfaces.
The professional crew of three has built on a high reputation for providing attention to detail, gourmet cuisine, knowledgeable tours and relaxing voyages exploring the heart of France.
Our priority is to make your cruise as relaxing and enjoyable as possible. Taking the helm is a great experience and is open to all our guests under the expert supervision of the Captain.
Enjoy a balloon ride, a round of golf , horse riding, cycle along the canal path or take a stroll through picturesque villages, dine at wonderful restaurants along our route, there are many options when you charter the Randle - the time is yours.
We wish all our guests a unique, safe, and unforgettable experience cruising the rivers and canals of Burgundy.
Your Personal tour guide Stu lives in France with his young family in a small village next to the canal. A keen sailor Stu arrived to France by his own boat from the UK, he is very knowledgeable of the history of the region and the surrounding vineyards. Stu spends his spare time renovating his French country cottage.
The Randle is renowned for its cuisine, both aboard and ashore, aboard our personal gourmet chef Gael prepares delicious tastings from fresh local ingredients, ashore gourmet restaurants temp your taste buds too. When Gael is not busy aboard the Randle she is preparing sumptuous banquets at a renowned local chateau, find out more here Gourmet Gael
Captain Tim has been has been cruising aboard the Randle since 2008 and is a lover of France and its art de vivre. Tim is a classically trained boat-builder and engineer and enjoys renovating historic buildings in the UK and France, and maintaining the Randle to the highest standard. It is his pleasure to show the guests aboard the secrets of the Burgundy region, the best dining spots, historic sights, wineries, and hidden locations well away from the touristic centres.
The canal du Nivernais and river Yonne offers a haven of peace surrounded by nature, in order to maintain the unique un-spoilt beauty we mitigate our environmental impacts in the following ways.
Cuisine : We buy from produce local producers, garden marketers and organic wherever possible. Burgundy is renowned for its cuisine and we bring the best produce direct from the farm, vineyard or market garden to the tale aboard the Randle.
Well-Being: HEPA filters remove pollen and dust which brings additional benefits to hay-fever sufferers too. We have daily sanitation procedures and complete sanitisation between cruises, we also allow a minimum of 24 hours between bookings.
Solar Péniche: Our electricity is sourced from a 100% renewable supplier and supplemented by solar panels aboard. low energy lighting together with high-capacity batteries ensures that we do not need to run our generator during normal operating conditions.
Security : We take your security seriously, from the moment of your greeting at the airport arrivals, station concourse, or hotel foyer, we guide you to our waiting car and on to the Randle. The upper decks are camera monitored 24/7 with a crew member always aboard. The Randle is maintained to the highest standard, is independently inspected, and carries an European Union passenger transport boat certificate.
Fossil Fuel Free: The Randle runs on and is heated by HVO100 (hydrotreated vegetable oil). An 100% bio fuel derived from plant products and edible oils, reducing our carbon emissions by 85% when compared to using conventional fossil fuel. The Kitchen is all electric too, therefore no gas is stored or used aboard the Randle.
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