Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Chatillon-sur-Loire Base

Base manager Florent Courbez welcomes you to Chatillon sur Loire, 150km from Paris, 7km from Briare. Its name originates in the “Castillo”, a small fortress which was built in the 10th century on the hill where the church now stands. Throughout the middle ages, Chatillon sur Loire was fought over by the Abbey of Fleury and the courts of Sancerre. With its strong protestant dominance, the town was attacked and besieged seven times in the 16th century..

PRE-ORDER YOUR GROCERIES

Take advantage of our online grocery ordering service which allows you to order a selection of basic provisions for your first few nights on board. This is especially useful if you are not driving to your base, or know you will be arriving after the supermarkets have closed. Simply download a provisioning list here, send it to the base and they will do your shopping for you! The cost of your groceries is payable in local currency when you arrive.

PRE-ARRANGE YOUR TAXI TRANSFER

Le Boat will be happy to arrange transfers from your arrival point to the base. Please download a taxi transfer form here and send it to the base at least 14 days prior to departure. The base receptionist will contact you directly to confirm details of your transfer.

BASE OPENING HOURS

Monday - Saturday
09:00 – 12:30 14:00 – 18:00
Sunday: Closed

Please note that if you have pre-booked an Early Check-In, then the base will be open for your arrival.

LATE ARRIVALS

If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

At Chatillon sur Loire (Restaurants)
- Le Vieux Port, tel: 0033 (0) 238 311 826
- L'Arlequin, tel: 0033 (0) 238 314 220
- Hôtel-restaurant Lafayette, tel: 0033 (0) 2 38 38 18 63
- Les Artistes de Châtillon (restaurant cabaret), tel: 0033 (0)2 38 31 18 52
- Les Gourmandises (crêperie), tel: 0033 (0)2 38 31 42 28
- Le Nancray, tel: 0033 (0)2 38 31 17 31
- Le Relais de Mantelot, tel: 0033 (0)2 38 31 12 35

At Briare (hotels)
- Auberge du Pont Canal – 0033 (0) 238 312 424
- Hotel du Cerf  – 0033 (0) 238 370 080

At Briare (Restaurants)
- Le Bord'eau, Tel - 0033 (0) 238 312 299
- Auberge du Port Canal, Tel: 0033 (0) 238 312 424
- Le St Hubert, Tel: 0033 (0) 238 313 585
- Le Petit Saint Trop, Tel : 0033 (0)2 38 37 00 31
- Le Fil de l'Eau, Tel: 0033 (0)2 38 31 11 42

PARKING

1 Undercover Parking (Garage): Extra Charge, see price list
Outside enclosed parking: Extra Charge, see price list
Open Parking available, free of charge 

SUPERMARKET

Châtillon sur Loire
- Le Panier Sympa : open Mon to Sat 08:00 - 13:00, 15:00 - 20:00 & sunday 8h30-13h, 16h-20h
- Leader Price : opened 09:00-12:30 et 14:00-19h30 Mon to Thur / 09:00-19:30 Fri & Sat; 09:00-12:00 Sun

Briare
- Champion : Open from 09:00 - 12:00, 14:30 - 19:15 (Open just during the morning on Sunday)

You will also find:
3 bakeries
2 chemists
Banks with ATM
Post Office

MARKET DAY

Thursday Morning

TOURIST INFORMATION

47 rue Franche
45360
Chatillon sur Loire
Tel – 0033 (0) 238 314 288
Email – otsi.chatillonsurloire@wanadoo.fr

DEPARTMENTAL TOURIST BOARD

8 rue d’Escure
45000
Orleans
Tel – 0033 (0) 238 780 404
Fax – 0033 (0) 238 770 412
www.tourismeloiret.com
Email – info@tourismeloiret.com

VET

Dr Olivier Fiocre
Rue Champtoux
45360
CHATILLON SUR LOIRE
0033 (0) 238 314 010
2km from the base