Our base in Fontenoy-le-Château

About Fontenoy-le-Château

This base allows you to escape from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of central France. The delightful town of Épinal is not far to the north-east, although the many locks will mean it will take you a tiring week to get there and back – so we’d recommend a day trip by taxi or bike instead. To the south, the canal is lined with quiet and sleepy villages, punctuated by the relative bustle of Gray (20.5hrs from Fontenoy-le- Château) and historic Auxonne (7.5 hrs after that).

What you get on the base

Facilities

• Toilets and showers – available when the base is open
• Wifi
• Luggage may be left in reception under staff supervision (at own risk)

Extras and 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.

Travel to Fontenoy-le-Château

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By Train

Closest train stations:

• Epinal: 40 km
• Vesoul: 48 km

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 www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Parking

Ungated parking available at the base or gated parking offsite (pre-bookable – 1 km from the base). 

By Air

Closest airport(s):

• Basel/Mulhouse: 165 km(E54/E23)
• Dijon: 167 km (E21)

By Sea

Closest port(s):

• Calais (583km)
• Caen (596km)
• Cherbourg (722km)
• St Malo (740km)

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Arrival at Fontenoy-le-Château

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.

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