About Châtillon-sur-Loire
TEMPORARILY CLOSED UNTIL 2022
Owing to the operational challenges that coronavirus has presented us with, we have taken the decision not to open our base in Chatillon-sur-Loire for the 2021 boating season. If you have a booking that is affected by this base closure, where possible, your booking will be switched to a different base within the same cruising region. Will be contact you to let you know, but please bear with us while we work through affected bookings in departure order. We thank you for your patience.
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]