Forty years after its debut, river boat specialist Nicols is relaunching a flagship concept with the Pénichette NEO. This new-generation unit retains the spirit of its predecessors, while injecting the latest technical advances. Designed for both rental and private use, it symbolizes the evolution of river tourism towards greater comfort and intuitiveness.
A French shipyard at the helm
Based in Cholet (Maine-et-Loire), the Nicols shipyard builds all its boats, from bare hull to interior fittings. This complete mastery enables us to meet the needs of yachtsmen and professionals alike, with an announced production of fifteen Pénichettes NEO per year.
Reinvented design for intuitive navigation
The Pénichette NEO retains the visual identity of traditional models, while incorporating a design optimized for leisure boating. The emphasis is on ease of use, visibility and comfort. On-board access, living areas and circulation have been designed to ensure a fluid experience, even for beginners.
Rental, ownership or hybrid formula
The Pénichette NEO is designed for both charterers and buyers. It is available for classic charter via the Locaboat Holidays network, but also for sale, or as part of an "owner's program" to share usage and costs.
An updated river icon
With the Pénichette NEO, Nicols offers a new interpretation of river tourism. This model is designed to appeal to a renewed public, in search of accessible escapism, slow-paced vacations and no-license navigation. In a context of redeployment of inland tourism, this unit is positioned as a benchmark to follow.
The Pénichette NEO embodies the natural evolution of the river market, combining respect for its heritage with a desire for modernization. With a model that is affordable, made in France and adapted to a variety of uses, Nicols confirms its position as a pioneer in the no-license houseboat sector.
