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

Douelle Base

Base Manager Anthony Feo welcomes you to Douelle. Douelle and its river are steeped in history, with the most important section between Cahors and Fumel. The river has been used for trading wines and cereals from Cahors since the Middle Ages. Douelle itself was famous for its skilled boatmen and a Gabarra is hung in the local church reminding the locals of its village history.

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 FACILITIES

Our base offers toilets, showers and fresh, hot drinks. There is also free of charge open-air parking and enclosed parking at an extra charge, see price list

OPENING HOURS

8.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 6pm. The base is closed on Sunday.

Please note that if you have pre-booked an Early Check-In, then the base will be open for your arrival.
Boats are available between 4pm and 6pm. If you are going to arrive late, please advise us by phone.

You will find a supermarket, restaurants, a post office, bakery and vineyards.

General opening hours: 8am - 1pm and 2pm - 7.30pm

MARKET DAYS

Wednesday and Saturday morning at Cahors
Sunday morning at Douelle

HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS

Le Vieux Douelle - Tel. 05 65 20 02 03
La Marine - Tel. 05 65 20 02 06
Le Chateau De Man - Tel. 05 65 35 90 40
Chateau De Mercuès - Tel. 05 65 20 00 01
Le Clos Grand - Tel. 05 65 35 04 39
La Chartreuse - Tel. 05 65 35 17 37