Homps - Base, travel and arrival infmation Please print the following pages to refer to befe, and during, your journey to our base. They contain lots of imptant and useful infmation to help you plan your trip and to prepare you f your boating holiday. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you require any further infmation. We wish a safe journey. BASE ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS Address : Le Boat Homps, Pt Minervois, F 11200, Homps Telephone: (011) 33 468 912 400 Fax: (011) 33 468 912 411 Email: homps@leboat.com Please contact the base direct if you are en-route and need further directions have been delayed and will be arriving later than planned. F all other queries, please call our aftersales team at 1-800-734-5491. TRAVEL INFORMATION 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 compulsy equipment that you must take with you. F example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser in your car. F driving advice and a list of the equipment you ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/moting_advice/overseas GPS Co-dinates: E2 43` N43 16.14` Directions from Calais: From Calais take A26 Auto route to Reims, then A4 to Chalon sur Marne, then A26 to Troyes, then A5 to Langres, then A31 to Beaune, then A6 to Lyon, then A7 to Orange, then A9 to Narbonne, then A61 to Lézignan. Leave Autoute at junction 25. Then follow directions Lezignan Cbieres, When in Lézignan Cbieres follow toutes direction until you pick up signs f Homps. In the village of Homps follow Le Boat signs, after crossing canal turn first left then straight on you will find Le Boat. Road distance approximately 1150 kms 11.5 hrs. Directions from Toulouse: Take A61 and exit at junction 25 at Lézignan and follow directions as above. Road distance approximately 150 kms 1.5 hrs.
FERRIES The following ferry companies operate to Nthern France. Dover to Dunkirk: DFDS Seaways (previously Nfolk Lines) Dover to Calais: P&O Newhaven to Dieppe: LD Lines Ptsmouth to Le Harve: LD Lines Ptsmouth to Caen: Brittany Ferries try Nthern Spain and drive across to South France Ptsmouth to Bilbao Santander: Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Santander: Brittany NEAREST AIRPORTS Carcassonne : 33 Kms (E80) Toulouse : 129 Kms (E80) Béziers : 45 Kms (E15/E80) Narbonne : 30 Kms (E80) NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS Lezignan Cbieres - 12km Narbonne - 35km Carcassonne 45km LOCAL CAR RENTAL Ada Location, 21 Cbieres, 6 Rue Romains, Lezignan Cbieres : Tel 0033 (0) 468 276 100 Hertz, Service Station Total, RN113, 11200, Lezignan Cbieres: Tel 0033 (0) 468 272 077 LOV, Location Occitane de Vehicules, 20 Avenue G. Clemencaeu, 11200, Lezignan Cbieres Tel 0033 (0) 468 271 112 TAXI TRANSFERS If you are arriving by plane train, we can arrange f a taxi to transfer you to and from the base at negotiated prices. Please complete a taxi transfer request fm, found at the end of this document, and return it as instructed at least two weeks pri to your holiday. Payable locally in local currency. FROM TO 07.00-19.00 19.00-07.00 BANK HOL SUN 07.00-19.00 MON - SAT 19.00-07,00 BANK HOL SUN Homps Trèbes 48 70 70 52 76 76 Homps Carcassonne aéropt 75 105 105 80 115 115 Homps Narbonne 52 77 77 57 85 85 Homps Montpellier aéropt 210 310 310 240 356 356 Homps Perpignan aéropt 130 210 210 161 235 235 Homps Toulouse aéropt 225 330 330 260 375 375 Homps Béziers aéropt 100 140 140 120 170 170 Homps Carcassonne gare 60 85 85 70 95 95 Homps Castelnaudary 130 195 195 150 210 210 Homps Pt Cassafières 100 140 140 120 170 170 Homps Lezignan gare 25 30 30 28 35 35 Guide prices only subject to change
CAR TRANSFERS (FOR ONEWAY CRUISES) If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer your car from your departure base to your end base. Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf, with the exception of rental vehicles. Car transfers are bookable in advance via our sales team. Start Base End Base Transfer Supplement Homps Beaucaire $330 Homps Castelnaudary $170 Homps Narbonne $170 Homps Pt Cassifières $170 Homps Trèbes $170 YOUR ARRIVAL BASE OPENING HOURS Monday - Sunday: 09:00-12:30 14:00-17:45 WHEN TO ARRIVE: Your boat will be ready to depart f 16:00-17:30. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier f check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm from 2pm. LATE ARRIVALS: If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to infm the base directly our sales team. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception do infming you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on f you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following mning. UPON ARRIVAL: Our base staff look fward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible. When you arrive base staff will: Take a fuel deposit to cover the fuel you use during your holiday. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return we will refund the difference f fuel you have not used. Take a refundable collision damage deposit if you have not purchased collision damage waiver. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventy undamaged at the end of your holiday 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.
BASE FACILITES PARKING: Parking is bookable in advance via our sales team. External locked compound - $54 per week Free unsecured parking is also available LOCAL FACILITIES HOTELS L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124 En Bonne Compagne - 0033 (0) 468 912 316 Le Jardin de Homps - 0033 (0) 468 912 316 RESTAURANTS L'arbrousier - 0033 (0) 468 911 124 Les Tonneliers - 0033 (0) 468 911 404 La Peniche - 0033 (0) 468 912 434 En Bonne Compagnie - 0033 (0) 468 912 316 SUPERMARKETS In Olonzac, which is the next village along from Homps (10 minute walk) you will find the local supermarket. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 09:00-20:00 There is also a supermarket in Homps town centre, which is again a 10 minute walk from the base. Opening hours: Monday - Saturday: 06:30-20:30, Sunday: 07:30-20:30 FISHING Fishing is allowed on the canal throughout the season. A fishing license is required and a holiday license can be purchased near to the base. YOUR RETURN Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day ( by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).
Taxi Transfer Request Fm Please complete this fm and email fax it to your base 14 days pri to your arrival. Fax: (011) 33 468 912 411 Email: homps@leboat.com All taxi transfer costs are payable locally direct to the driver. Lead Name... Booking Reference... Number in party Mobile number to reach you on on day of arrival Email Fax Number....... (we will send confirmation of your transfer to this address / fax number) Arrival Collection Arrival Date to be collected... To be collected from: Airpt Name Flight no:.. Arrival Time.. Train Station Arrival Time.. Other Meeting Point.. Requested pick up time... To be taken to.....(start base) Departure Collection Departure Date to be collected from base...... To be collected from..(end base) To be taken to: Airpt Name. Flight no:.. Departure Time.... Train Station Departure Time... Other Departure Point.. Requested drop off time To be completed by the base: Approx price (payable directly to driver). Meeting point.... Transfer booked on (date)... Transfer company contact no:..