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Decize Base
Base manager Florent Courbez welcomes you to Decize. Cruising through the Bourbonnais and Nivernais regions, a feeling of relaxation and well-being will overcome your senses. This is a region famous for it’s quiet way of life and is quintessential France..
Florent Courbez
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.
OPENING HOURS
Monday - Saturday: 08:30 - 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 DecizeHotels
De L'Agriculture - 0033 (0) 386 250 538
Restaurants
La Grignote - 0033 (0) 386 252 620
Le Charolais - 0033 (0) 386 252 227
L'Auberge des Feuillats - 0033 (0) 386 250 519
Pizzeria Saint Just - 0033 (0) 386 254 226
De L'Agriculture - 0033 (0) 386 250 538
At Nevers
Hotels
Best Western - 0033 (0) 386 572 810
Beau Sejour - 0033 (0) 386 612 084
De Cleves - 0033 (0) 386 611 587
Mercure - 0033 (0) 386 939 386
Ibis - 0033 (0) 386 375 600
Restaurants
La Mange'Oir - 0033 (0) 386 572 861
La Botte de Nevers - 0033 (0) 386 611 693
PARKING
Open parking - free of chargeEnclose parking -Extra Charge,see price list
SUPERMARKETS
In Decize town centre you will find a number of shops plus the local supermarket. The town centre is situated just 5-10 minutes from the base.Opening hours
Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 12:15 14:30 - 19:15
Friday - Saturday: 09:00 - 19:15
Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00
MARKET DAY
A weekly market is held in the town centre every Friday.TOURIST OFFICE
Place Champ de Foire58300
Decize
Tel - 0033 (0) 386 252 723
FISHING
A fishing licence is required in Decize and can be purchased from the base on arrival. Cost per week is approx 30€.VET
Bellon Manière Pietremont Butseraen Dort16 rte Champvert
58300
DECIZE
0033 (0) 386 773 977
0033 (0) 386 773 980
2km from the base
