E: 31/03 Win a seven-night boating adventure in France (Gleam)

redfox5 · 8 February 2023 at 8:50AM

https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2023/01/win-a-seven-night-boating-adventure-in-france

The destination

One of the most rewarding and atmospheric ways to explore France is by boat, and there’s no shortage of waterways to explore: the River Lot, meandering beneath soaring bluffs in the leafy southwest; the Camargue, home to flamingos and wild horses; and the rivers and canals of Brittany, with Celtic traditions and distinctive local cuisine at every turn. But the Canal du Midi is perhaps the most iconic of all — the UNESCO-listed channel flows for 150 miles between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean and makes for an unforgettable journey by water, passing ancient citadels, sun-dappled towpaths and rolling vineyards.

The prize

Courtesy of Le Boat — the number-one provider of self-drive boating holidays for over 50 years — the winner and up to five guests will enjoy a seven-night, self-drive boating holiday in one of nine French destinations of their choosing, including the Canal du Midi, the River Lot and the Camargue. Boats are self-captained and available in either budget or comfort categories, with collision damage waiver (CDW) and fuel included. Crossings to France from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth with a car are also provided by Brittany Ferries. Blackout dates apply.

The Prize

There is one prize consisting of up to seven nights to any of Le Boat’s French destinations on board a budget or comfort boat of the winner’s choice with up to six people, including ferry crossings with Brittany Ferries with cabin on any UK-France route.

The prize includes:

Brittany Ferries: A return crossing with Brittany Ferries for six people with their car from Portsmouth, Poole or Plymouth to France.

Le Boat: A return journey on a budget or comfort boat of the winner’s choice, with up to six people, in any French destinations. CDW & fuel included. Once confirmed the booking is final and cannot be amended. Winners can book a one-way cruise, but a one-way supplement is payable.

The prize excludes: travel insurance; the cost of any passports, visas, or travel documentation required for the prize winner to travel to France; motoring costs such as fuel, insurance and breakdown cover; personal spending money; tips; or any food, drink or activities not mentioned in the prize description. Any additional taxes, costs and expenses incurred during the trip will be the responsibility of the prize winner.

A refundable low security deposit will be requested at the base on arrival.

The prize is valid for travel from 22 March 2023 to 31 October 2023.

Blackout dates of 4th April – 10th April, 27th April – 8th May, 15th May – 29th May, and 8th July – 31st Aug apply.

Le Boat’s standard booking terms and conditions apply: https://www.leboat.co.uk/about-us/legal/terms-and-conditions

Brittany Ferries’ general ferry booking terms and conditions apply: https://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/information/terms

It is the winner’s responsibility to check all visa, passport, travel insurance and health requirements are fulfilled.

The prize must be booked at least 8 weeks in advance of the intended date of travel.

The prize is subject to availability, non-exchangeable, non-transferable and non-refundable. The prize for this Prize Promotion will be given to the winner as set out in these terms and conditions. The winner must accept the prize in that form. There is no cash alternative. No alternative will be offered.

In the event of cancellation by the winner, for whatever reason, no alternative prize will be given.

The prize provider and Promoter retain the right to substitute the prize with another prize of similar value in the event that the original prize offered is not available.

The Promoter will not be held liable for a prize if it does not reach the winner for reasons beyond its reasonable control.

The winner uses the prize at their own risk.

The hilltop village of Puy-lvque in the Lot Valley