Summary Return cruise from Saint Florentin How to find us ? p. 2 On your arrival p. 4 Boat inventory p. 4 Some practical advice p. 5 - navigation charge Welcome aboard ! - navigation - locks - money - fishing Optional extras p. 6 Thank you for choosing France Afloat for your boating holiday. We look forward to Services at the base and in the p. 6 village welcoming you. The following information will give you some - shops general hints on what to expect from a boating - accommodation - restaurants holiday on the French waterways and will help you plan this great adventure ! 1 From A6 North (Paris) • How to find us ? • How to get to the base of Saint Florentin On A105 motorway, pass near Moissy-Cramayel Follow directions Lyon/Provins/Troyes/Melun 450m Port fluvial From the A5, take the exit 19 Saint Florentin Avenue de la gare Cross the roundabout and keep going on 88m 89 600 Saint Florentin Take left 1.4km At Vulaines, turn right 4.1m Take right on D30 toward Venizy 21km By car : At Venizy, Turn left Rue St Fiacre 4.1km At Saint-Florentin, turn right street Jules Lancôme 509m Take right Avenue du 8 mai 1945 1.4km You can leave you car in our parking area or a garage during Turn right Avenue de la gare You have arrived, the port de plaisance is ahead your stay. Please refer to the information in “Optional extras” 2 From A6/E15/E60 South (Beaune) By Train : The following tariffs and times are given as indications only and may be modified by the train company. (See www.sncf.com) Departure from the railway station in Paris Bercy at 10h38 Arrival at the railway station of Saint Florentin-Vergigny at 12h14 Duration : 1h36 Departure from the railway station of Saint Florentin- Vergigny at 10h46 Arrival at the railway station of Paris Bercy at 12h22 Duration: 1h36 Tarifs : 26.80€ one-way journey 53.60€ return journey The railway station of Saint Florentin-Vergigny is a 15 minute walk from the port, along a main road. We can organize a taxi on request. Take the exit 20 Auxerre Sud Follow signs for Auxerre Take right N6 1km Follow directions Troyes/Moneteau/St Florentin At the roundabout, take the first exit N77 Follow directions Troyes/Jonches/St Florentin 27km Turn left towards Saint Florentin having crossed the river and the canal Turn left again towards the Port de Plaisance 3 Please advise us if you will be arriving after 5 p.m ! By Taxi : If you do arrive after 6 p.m, you will be shown the basic workings of the boat but will not be able to leave [email protected] Saint Florentin - that evening. 03.86.43.73.73 If you arrive later than 7 p.m, you must call to check the name of your boat as there may not be anyone at Journey Day Tarif Night Tarif & - the base to check you in. Jours fériés St Florentin- St Florentin port 10€ 15€ Vergigny station Laroche Saint Florentin 40€ 60€ Migennes station Auxerre Saint Florentin 60€ 90€ Paris airport Saint Florentin 280€ 360€ The following• Inventory list gives you anof idea the of boat the items • generally Tariffs may be modified by the taxi companies. supplied, out maybe subject to change or variation. Comfort : sheets, pillows with pillowcases, duvet with duvet covers (towels provided on Euroclassics and Linssen boats). Kitchen and dishes : A range of cooking utensils On your arrival, we will begin with the administrative including, kettle (not electric) casserole dishes, mixing formalities. • On your arrival • bowl, colander, chopping board, tea pot and cafetière (not electric). Selection of crockery and cutlery, cups and During the boat handover, a technician will accompany you saucers, bowls, plates, glasses, egg cups, condiment set, and give you full instruction on the operation of your boat. breadbasket. Hob (gas), oven or microwave (220v) depending on model Your boat will be ready for you from 3 p.m. of boats. If you arrive earlier, take this time to do your shopping. Or if you prefer, we can offer this service. You will have received a General : washing up bowl, dish cloths, bin, dustpan and “Chandlers list” with details of shopping service offered. brush, floor cloth, broom, toilet brush, first aid kit, canal Please let us know your requests at least one week in map, cruising tips, tourist information. advance. 4 Armament : The boats are equipped with the prescribed number of life jackets and life buoys (Please ask us for children’s life jackets), mooring pins, hammer, fire TheNavigation driving: is relatively easy. You will receive full instruction extinguishers, boat hook, fenders, hose pipe, gang plank, prior to your departure with the technician. However, do not mop and bucket. forget that a basic level of physical ability and agility and common sense are required during a cruising trip ! What should you remember to bring ? MostLocks of: the locks are either manned by lock keepers or are automatic. A small cleaning kit (washing up liquid, abrasive sponge, toilet paper, matches, surface cleaner, bin bag) is provided. During your boating holiday, you will have to “lock through”! It is an easy and fun experience! Passing through a lock will take around 15 minutes and if possible we will go - Towels (supplied on the Euroclassics and Linssens boats) through the first lock with you. - A flashlight, non-slip shoes and gloves for the ropes. On the river Yonne, on the canal de Bourgogne and on the - Stock up on heavy items before you leave but take canal du Nivernais, the locks are open from 9h to 12h(or advantage of the opportunities to visit the markets, 12h30) and from 13h (or 13h30) to 19h. bakeries and grocers along the way. Locks are closed on the 1st of May and the 14th of July. Please find more information on navigation on : www.vnf.fr • Some practical advice • InMoney the more: rural areas of France, your credit card may not YNavigationour boat ischarge supplied: with enough fuel for the entire cruise, be welcome in some shops and restaurants so do have some but you will have to pay the navigation charge to cover the Euros with you. You can get currency from the cash fuel, gas and lock passage which is costed according to dispensers at larger banks, using your credit card. If you engine hours as per your holiday documentation (around need to change money, you will need to find a bank or good- 200€ for a week). sized post-office. 5 - Map book : Good addresses, restaurants, essential visits and leisure are indicated here. The map book is available StrictlyFishing :speaking, you should have a license to fish. You can to order and will provide you the opportunity to not only expect to pay around 30 Euros for a holiday licence valid for plan your cruise but also any visits away from the canal. 7 days. Fishing equipment is readily available in France. - Pets : Pets are welcome on board (except for Linssen boats). Please ensure they have everything they need for the cruise and that vets appointments are organized in advance. Most animals enjoy the boating experience ! - Cancellation plan : Cancellation insurance is always Ask us in advance• Optionalif you need babyextras facilities • or if you want to wise to avoid any unanticipated financial loss. reserve any of the following extras. - Bikes : Cycling is the ideal complement to cruising. There is a towpath which follows the canal and is used by walkers, bikers and joggers, so you will have plenty of opportunities to chat with the locals and visit villages along the way. You• will Services find at the atport theall basethe services and you the need village: • - Barbecue : What could be more enjoyable than eating your meal straight from the grill in the quiet - Shower (2€) countryside? - Toilets - Wifi - Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), cheque - Parasol : Essential for your holiday ! (included on the (€) or cash (€) Euroclassics and the Linssen model) - Parking : there is a parking area and a garage at Saint Florentin. 6 Shops : Intermarché at Saint Florentin See you soon ! SA Cediflo Your notes : Rue des Avrolles Open from Monday to Saturday : 9h-20h Closed Sunday You will find also in Saint Florentin : bakeries, post-office, cash dispensers, news-agents (tabac/presse), … and the local market on Monday mornings ! Accomodation & Restaurant : Hôtel Restaurant** les Tilleuls French Cuisine 3 rue Descourtines 89 600 Saint Florentin 03 86 35 09 09 From mid June to mid September Closed Mondays : From mid September to mid June : Closed Sunday evenings and Mondays France Afloat, 1 Quai du Port, 89270 Vermenton Tel : 03 86 81 54 55 - Fax : 03 86 81 67 87 [email protected] 7.