Charming Navigable Luxemotor Houseboat – Life on the Waterways in Montech, Tarn et Garonne

A rare opportunity to acquire a characterful and fully converted Luxemotor houseboat, offering the freedom to combine home, travel and life on the French waterways.
Dating from 1923, this approximately 23.90m x 4.10m vessel retains the character of a traditional Dutch barge while providing comfortable accommodation for life aboard. The interior includes an open-plan living and kitchen area, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a separate pilot house.
Outside, the deck in front of the wheelhouse provides useful additional space and is protected by an awning, creating a pleasant sheltered area for enjoying the water and surrounding countryside.
Currently moored at the Port de Montech, the boat is ideally positioned for exploring the Canal de Garonne and the wider French canal network.

This charming 1923 Luxemotor offers a genuinely different way of life, combining the character of a traditional Dutch barge with comfortable converted accommodation and the freedom to navigate the French waterways.

Measuring approximately 23.90m in length and 4.10m in beam, the boat is fully converted and navigable. The accommodation comprises a spacious open-plan living area with kitchen, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, including an owners’ cabin with its own en-suite bathroom. There is also a separate pilot house and useful storage space within the forepeak.

The exterior provides a good-sized deck area in front of the wheelhouse, with an awning providing shelter and creating an additional outdoor space for relaxing, dining or simply watching life on the waterways go by.

The vessel is powered by a Deutz 75 CV diesel engine and benefits from a recent survey. The ES-TRIN certificate is valid until 2034.

Currently moored at Port de Montech, the property is particularly well placed for anyone wishing to enjoy life on the Canal de Garonne. The port is situated just a few hundred metres from the centre of Montech, where local shops and amenities are readily accessible. The canal-side paths and cycle routes also provide opportunities for walking and cycling directly from the port.

The Lifestyle

Life aboard offers the possibility of waking up beside the water, enjoying breakfast on deck and then deciding whether the day calls for exploring the local area or simply staying put and enjoying the peace and tranquility of the canal.

For those looking for more than a conventional property, this is an opportunity to embrace a slower pace of life while retaining the possibility of travelling. The boat can provide a permanent home, a weekend retreat or a base for discovering the waterways of south-west France.

The Area – Montech

Montech is a small canal town in the Tarn-et-Garonne, situated at the meeting point of the Canal de Garonne and the Canal de Montech. The town is particularly well known within the boating community for its historic Pente d’Eau, and the surrounding waterways provide a peaceful setting for walking, cycling and boating.

The port itself has facilities for boat owners including sanitary facilities, showers, laundry facilities and tourist information. There are also restaurants and other amenities close to the port.

Bistrot Constant is close by, while the town centre provides further shops and services.

Transport & Connections

Montech is approximately 12 km south-west of Montauban and 44 km from Toulouse.

Montauban provides more extensive shopping, services and transport connections, with regular rail links to Toulouse and onward connections. Toulouse also provides an international airport, making the property accessible for those travelling from elsewhere in France or overseas.
For boating enthusiasts, the location is particularly appealing: the Canal de Montech connects with Montauban, while the Canal de Garonne forms part of the wider Canal des Deux Mers route, giving access to an extensive network of navigable waterways.

This is not simply a boat; it is an opportunity to own a home with the freedom to move.

Key features
Characterful 1923 Luxemotor
23.90m fully converted and navigable
4.10m beam
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Open-plan living and kitchen
Owner’s cabin with en-suite
Separate wheelhouse
Covered outdoor deck
Deutz 75 CV diesel engine
Hydraulic steering
Wood-burning stove
Kabola E14 central heating
Radiators throughout
1,300L fresh water tank
1,050L diesel tank
Victron Atlas Combi inverter
Recent boat survey
ES-TRIN valid until 2034
Currently moored in Montech
Access to French waterways
Ideal lifestyle opportunity
Close to Montauban and Toulouse
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Information about risks to which this property is exposed is available on the Géorisques website : https://www.georisques.gouv.fr