Branges - 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 Branges, Pt de Plaisance, F - 71500 Branges Telephone: (011) 33 385 749 233 Fax: (011) 33 385 753 742 Email: branges@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: E5 10.7` N46 38.597` Directions from Calais: 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, Montmot, Louhans. Follow N78 f 12km to Louhans then N78 f 4km, D13 3km, D413 f 3km and D280 f 2km to Branges and Pt de Plaisance. Road distance approximately 676 kms 6 hrs 10 mins. Directions from Paris: From Paris take the Auto route du Soleil A6. Leave at junction signposted Chalon Sud. Shtly after the toll booth, turn right onto N80 towards Chalon sur Saone. Follow signs f Lons le Saunier. Turn right onto D978 towards Epervans. Follow D978 f 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 Pt de Plaisance on your right. Road distance approximately 370 kms 4 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 NEAREST AIRPORTS Lyon : 137 Kms (E21) Geneve : 166 Kms (E62/A39) NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS Louhans - 4 km T.G.V Chalon sur Saone - 35km LOCAL CAR RENTAL AT CHALON SUR SAONE Avis 0033 (0) 385 483 052 Hertz - 0033 (0) 385 908 030 ADA Location - 0033 (0) 385 900 385 Europcar 0033 (0) 385 485 052 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. Base Beaucaire To / From (Single fare) Monday to Saturday (7am 7pm) Nights (7pm 7am), Sundays and Bank Holidays Louhans Train Station 10 12 Tournus Train Station 40 50 Lon le Sanier Train Station 50 60 Chalon sur Saone Train Station 60 70 St Jean de Losne 90 110 Mâcon 80 100 Bourg en Bresse 80 100 Dijon Train Station 150 190 Gray 200 240 St Exupéry Lyon Airpt 200 250 Lyon Train Station 200 250 Genève 290 350 Charles de Gaulle Airpt 630 750 Prices based on 1 6 passengers sharing a vehicle. 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 Branges Gray $200 Branges St Jean de Losne $330 Branges Fontenoy le Château $400 YOUR ARRIVAL BASE OPENING HOURS Monday Thursday: 09:00-12:30 / 13:00-17:30 Friday Saturday: 09:00 17:30 Sunday: 09:00-12:00 / 13:00-17:00 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 Garage - $77 per week LOCAL FACILITIES HOTELS Hotels in Louhans (4.6km from Branges) 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 (12.6km from Branges) Terminus: Tel - 0033 (0) 385 510 554 Aux Terrasses: Tel - 0033 (0) 385 510 174 Le Rempart: Tel - 0033 (0) 385 511 056 RESTAURANTS L'Ecluse in Branges: Tel - 0033 (0) 385 754 558 LOCAL SHOPS In Branges, 300m from the base you will find bakeries, butchers, a patisserie, a chemist, a general ste, etc. In Louhans (4.6km from the base) you will find all shops and facilities plus a well-known Monday mning market. POST OFFICE Easy walking distance from base 300 m. Open daily Monday - Friday 09.00 12.00 14.00 18.00 Open Saturdays 08.30 11.30 BANK: In Louhans (4.6km from the base) most have cash dispensers DOCTOR: There are many local docts all within 2kms. The main medical centre is in Louhans (4.6km from the base) FISHING: Fishing is allowed throughout the season. A fishing permit is required and is available from the local Epicerie (300m). Approx. cost is 30 Euros f two weeks (prices can change) TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE At Louhans (4.6km from the base) Tel - 0033 (0) 385 750 202 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) 33 385 753 742 Email: branges@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:..