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Cruising across Europe all the way down to the Mediterranean is perfectly possible. If the boat is unsuitable for a channel crossing the costs of road transport and a ferry crossing are very reasonable and probably a lot less traumatic.
This map gives a guide on some of the waterways through France and the various routes available. Suitable for just about all sizes of barge, although a powerful engine will be required if choosing some of the fast flowing rivers (Rhine etc). I understand it takes around 4 weeks to get to the Med, but best to allow 8 weeks. Around 200 locks, ranging from 40m x 5m to 180m x 12m, some automated, some manual. The skipper will need an International Certificate of Competence (ICC) qualification in some countries.
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