Eau-Claire slips idly beneath a line of tow-path poplars towards somme children who, enchanted by the scene, pause to wave the vesel on her peaceful way. Her proud sihouette reveals typical waterway lines, slab sides, slightly flared bows ans shallow vee-form botton, in order to achieve an interior taking full advantage of her width exemplary layout. The spacious forward houses with wheel authorizes a perfect visibility and allows Captain to participe fully in the fun of the family. Countryside cruising opens the way to the joy of living and to the return to nature shared "en famille"aboard the Eau-Claire.