Bonjour! I'm back after a most delightful holiday, chartering a penichette on the Canal du Midi in southwestern France. It is a great way to get out on the water, see the French countryside, and enjoy the wonderful food France has to offer. I would recommend the experience to anyone, even those with limited boating background. I'll have a report and pictures up at trawlerworld.com shortly. --Listmeister Georgs Site see: http://www.locaboat.com/fram1_e.htm http://www.francetourism.com/activites/boatmapm.htm http://weather.yahoo.com/forecast/Toulouse_FR_c.html