Our base in Decize Bassin de la Jonction, 58300 Decize About Decize Due to the effects of Coronavirus, we have delayed the opening of this base. For more information please visit our Go Boating with Confidence page. From Decize, a journey north, will take you through the hilly countryside and pretty villages of the Nivernais Valley while historic and thriving Nevers lies just 6hrs to the west. Head south however and Decize puts you in the best place to explore the southern-most part of this cruising region where the towns are full of historic abbeys, cathedrals and museums – great for history buffs. Roanne is a delight to explore, perfect for a two week boating holiday! From Decize it is: 51hrs (119 locks) to our base in Migennes 27hrs (70 locks) to our base in Tannay 21.5hrs (24 locks) to our base in Châtillon-sur-Loire What you get on the base Facilities Showers Toilets Wifi Extras & options for your cruise The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see 'Holiday Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply. Practical extras Early check-in & late check-out Boat cleaning Parking - (see 'Travel info' tab) Car transfer (see 'Travel info' tab) Eco cleaning pack L.E.D. lantern Top-deck cushions Grocery packs Wifi packs Fun extras Bike hire Special occasion gift baskets Gas barbecues Opening hours Mon - Sun: 8:30am - 12:30pm & 2pm - 6pm Address Le Boat Decize Bassin de la Jonction F - 58300Decize France Telephone +33 (0) 386 254 664 Email [email protected] Travel to Decize Taxi Transfer To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below. Taxi Perrot (+33 (0) 386 687 515 | [email protected]) New Taxi Marg’ (+33 (0) 386 615 040) Approximate price (4 passengers) from: Paris Orly Airport (ORY) 430€ Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 490€ Nevers Train Station 65€ 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 compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european- breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe Parking Secure & garage parking available (fees apply) By Train Closest train stations: Decize: 3km Nevers: 32km By Air Closest airports: Paris Orly: 269 km Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle: 308 km (E15/A77) Paris Beauvais: 368 km Arrival at Decize When to arrive Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11:00 and 12:00 or from 14:00. Late arrivals If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or our UK/IRE sales team. 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 for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning. Upon arrival Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible. When you arrive our base staff will: Take a deposit to cover the fuel and gas you use during your holiday as well as engine wear and tear. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return or we will refund the difference for fuel you have not used. Take a refundable collision damage deposit. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventory undamaged at the end of your holiday. The amount collected (and thus your liability) can be reduced by purchasing a Collision Damage Waiver in advance. Please contact our sales team for details. 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. Please note: the base doesn’t accept American Express Your return Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 09:00 on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out). Local info Payment Means Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express. Hotels Port de Decize – Tel. +33 (0) 373 150 000 Hôtel de l’Agriculture – Tel. +33 (0) 386 250 53 Restaurants Le Petit Agité – Tel. +33 (0) 386 252 227 La Rainette - Tel. +33 (0) 386 252 620 Le Charolais - Tel. +33 (0) 386 252 227 L'Auberge des Feuillats - Tel. +33 (0) 386 250 519 Pizzeria Saint Just - Tel. +33 (0) 386 254 226 De L'Agriculture - Tel. +33 (0) 386 250 538 Shops In Decize town centre, 5-10 minutes from the base, you will find a number of shops plus the local supermarket (Intermarché 300m). Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 12:15 14:30 - 19:15 Friday - Saturday: 09:00 - 19:15 Sunday: 09:00 - 12:00 Local market Friday morning Fishing A fishing license is required, which you can buy it at the base. Price: € 30 Tourist Info Place Champ de Foire, 58300, Decize Tel - +33 (0) 386 252 723 .