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 'Holiday Extras' 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
Opening hours
Address
Telephone
Travel to Châtillon-sur-Loire
By Train
Closest train station(s):
- Briare - 8km
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 Air
Closest airport(s):
- Paris Orly: 155 km (E15/A77)
- Paris Charles de Gaulle: 197 km (A6/A77)
- Paris Beauvais: 257 km
By Sea
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€
Arrival at Châtillon-sur-Loire
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
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]