About Châtillon-sur-Loire
Châtillon-sur-Loire is a great choice for wine lovers, with the vineyards of Sancerre just 6hrs to the south – be sure to take a wine tasting tour – and historic Nevers is a further 11 cruising hours after that. 45mins north of this base will take you over the iconic Briare Aqueduct and then a further 14hrs of boating on you’ll reach bustling Montargis, a lively city where there’s lots to do and see.
From Châtillon-sur-Loire it is:
- 43.5hrs (69 locks) to our base in Migennes (via Montargis)
- 48.5hrs (94 locks) to our base in Tannay (via Decize)
- 21.5hrs (24 locks) to our base in Decize
What you get on the base
Facilities
Showers
Toilets
Laundry
Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Planning your adventure' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical Extras
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning
- Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab)
- Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab)
- Eco cleaning pack
- L.E.D. lantern
- Top-deck cushions
- Grocery packs
- Wifi packs
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Special occasion gift baskets
- Gas barbecues
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Auberge du Pont Canal – Tel. +33 (0) 238 312 424
Hôtel du Cerf – Tel. +33 (0) 238 370 080
Restaurants
Le Vieux Port - Tel. +33 (0) 238 311 826
L'Arlequin - Tel. +33 (0) 238 314 220
Hotel-restaurant Lafayette - Tel. +33 (0) 2 38 38 18 63
Les Artistes de Châtillon (restaurant cabaret) - Tel. +33 (0)2 38 31 18 52
Les Gourmandises (crêperie) - Tel. +33 (0)2 38 31 42 28
Le Nancray - Tel. +33 (0)2 38 31 17 31
Le Relais de Mantelot - Tel. +33 (0)2 38 31 12 35
Shops
In the town you will find 3 bakeries, 1 chemist, Banks with ATM and a Post Office.
Le Panier Sympa Open every day: 08:00 - 20:00
G20 Monday to Thursday: 09:00-12:30 and 14:00-19:30 Friday & Saturday: 09:00-19:30 Sunday: 09:00-12:00
Local market
Thursday mornings
Tourist infomation
Office du tourisme
47 rue Franche,
45360 Châtillon-sur-Loire
Tel – +33 (0) 238 314 288
Email – [email protected]
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Châtillon-sur-Loire
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi Rosemonde (+33 (0)6 08 21 37 59)
Taxi Creimer’ (+33 (0)6 08 18 80 67)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Paris Orly Airport (ORY) 275€
- Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 320€
- Braire 25€
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Directions
A77 exit Chatillon sur Loire / Briare follow the N7 south until the D50, turn to Chatillon, cross the Loire and the canal and turn left.
Parking
Secure & garage parking available (fees apply)
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Briare - 8km
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Paris Orly: 155 km (E15/A77)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle: 197 km (A6/A77)
- Paris Beauvais: 257 km
Arrival at Châtillon-sur-Loire
When to arrive
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11:00 and 12:00 or from 14:00.
Late arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or our UK/IRE sales team. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Upon arrival
Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
When you arrive our base staff will:
- Take a deposit to cover the fuel and gas you use during your holiday as well as engine wear and tear. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used.
- Take a refundable collision damage deposit. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the end of your holiday. The amount collected (and thus your liability) can be reduced by purchasing a Collision Damage Waiver in advance. Please contact our sales team for details.
- Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you’d like to stop.
- Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit, etc.).
- Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians.
Your return
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 09:00 on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).