France Boating Holidays - Burgundy East
Branges Base
From the base, on the banks of the river Seille, you can wind your way through the meadowlands and fields to the splendid town of Louhans, famous for its poultry fair. Or perhaps you'll choose to follow the majestic Soane river south towards Macon, famous for its rich red wines or head north towards Verdun where the Canal du Centre and the Canal du Rhone au Rhin open up your choice of cruising routes and destinations still further..
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Transfers and Groceries
The base can arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base and can also do your food and drink shopping to stock up your boat before you arrive. A link to the order forms will be sent following your final payment for the boating holiday.
Base Opening Hours
Monday to Thursday: 09:00 to 12:30, 13:00 to 17:30
Friday to Sunday: Open all day
Sunday: 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00
Late Arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. 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 with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels in Louhans
De Cheval Rouge Tel - 0033 (0) 385 752 142
De Jura Tel - 0033 (0) 385 751 419
Moulin de Bourgchateau Tel - 0033 (0) 385 753 712
Hotels in Tournus
Terminus Tel - 0033 (0) 385 510 554
Aux Terrasses Tel - 0033 (0) 385 510 174
Le Rempart Tel - 0033 (0) 385 511 056
Restaurants in Branges
L'Ecluse Tel - 0033 (0) 385 754 558
Parking
Opening Parking Free of Charge
Locked Compound €25 - €30 per week
Locked Garage €35 - €50 per week
Credit Cards/Travellers Cheques
Branges accept the following Credit Cards for payment of Security/Fuel Deposit, Collision Damage Waiver and Optional Extras - Visa Mastercard Eurocard, Travellers Cheques accepted in Euros.
Local Shops
In Branges, 300m from the base you will find:
2 Boulangeries
Patisserie
2 Butchers
Cave
Chemist
Small General Store
Hairdressers
Flower Shop
Dentist
Doctor
Post Office
Opening Times: Monday to Friday: 09.00 to 12.00, 14.00 to 18.00.
Saturdays: 08.30 to 11.30.
Bank
In Louhans (many main branches) most have cash dispensers - 4kms.
Doctor
Many local doctors all within - 2 kms
Main Medical Centre Louhans - 4 kms
Fishing
Fishing is allowed throughout the season, a fishing permit is required and is available from local Epicerie (300m) approx. cost is €30 for two weeks.
Tourist Information Centre
At Louhans
Tel - 0033 (0) 385 750 202
Vet
Clinique veterinaire des Alizes
35b rue Guidon
0033 (0) 385 749 179
0033 (0) 385 750 865
Travel Information
Airports
Lyon - 1.5 hrs (125 km
Geneva - 2 hrs (150 km)
By Road
From Calais take A26 to Reims, then A4 to Chalon sur Marne, then A26 direction to Troyes follow onto A5/A31 to Dijon and then A39 direction Lons Le Saunier - Louhans. Leave A39 at exit No 8 Lons Le Saunier, Montmorot, Louhans. Follow N78 for 12km to Louhans then N78 for 4km, D13 3km, D413 for 3km and D280 for 2km to Branges and Port de Plaisance. Road distance approximately 676 kms 6 hrs 10 mins.
From Paris take the Auto route du Soleil A6. Leave at junction signposted Chalon Sud. Shortly after the peage turn right onto N80 towards Chalon sur Saone. Follow signs for Lons le Saunier. Turn right onto D978 towards Epervans. Follow D978 for approximately 28 kms, and then opposite Agricultural Machinery Agency turn right onto D460 signposted Branges le Bourg. After 400mtrs turn left onto D160 and after 900mtrs you will see the Port de Plaisance on your right. Road distance approximately 370 kms 4 hrs.
By Rail
Louhans - 4 km
T.G.V Chalon sur Saone - 35km |
