Navi - VNF

Navigate French inland waterways with confidence using Navi - VNF, the essential app for river journey planning and real-time navigation. Whether you're a leisure boater, commercial operator, or professional waterway user, this app delivers the route planning, live conditions, and location data you need to travel safely across France's river network.

Calculate your journey time and estimated arrival instantly. The app computes routes tailored to your vessel type and displays detailed navigation information on your smartphone or tablet. Switch between free exploration mode and destination-focused navigation—both powered by precise geolocation that works across the entire French inland waterway system.

Stay informed with real-time navigation conditions based on your profile. Access current notices affecting inland waterways, check lock availability and scheduling, review anchorages and water flow rates, and monitor free passage heights. During flood periods or tidal seasons, consult relevant restrictions so you can adjust your plans accordingly. All condition updates reflect the latest data, keeping you ahead of operational changes.

Navigate offline anywhere, anytime. The in-app offline mode ensures you have access to your navigation information and route details even without an active internet connection—critical for journeys through areas with patchy coverage or when data usage is a concern.

Discover points of interest along your route. Browse accommodation sites, restaurants, cultural attractions, and leisure activities integrated from the datatourisme.fr database. These recommendations appear near the waterways you're using, helping you plan stops and explore destinations along the way.

Navi - VNF is the navigation and planning service built by Voies navigables de France, the organization responsible for managing France's inland waterway infrastructure. Download the app today and navigate French rivers with the official guidance and real-time data from those who know the network best.