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The essential center
of river boating
The waterways center is located on the banks of the Saône in Saint-Jean-de-Losne, a charming little town in Burgundy. This privileged position is very easy to reach (by train, car or boat), we are in the center of the waterways and halfway between Paris & Lyon.
It is one of the few ports in France where you will find all the trades related to boating. Whatever your needs, we have a team to meet it:
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Who is at the helm?
At the GÉRARD’s, the passion of the river is a family affair:
Charles, a passionate founder!
The history of H2O is intimately linked to that of one man: Charles GÉRARD.
Born in Germany, Charles quickly fell in love with canals and France. After having traveled most of the waterways, he discovered the small town of Saint-Jean-de-Losne in the center of the great waterways. It was a revelation and love on first site!
In 1987, Charles, barely thirty years old, decided to leave his job as director of a boat rental base to found H2O.
This choice is a risky bet on the future, since we are in the infancy of private yachting.
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The evolution of France's leading river port
Our 37 years of existence are not the fruit of chance but of the steady work of a whole team which counts today more than 50 employees.
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