Our base in Hesse
About Hesse
Hesse puts you in prime position to explore your choice of this region’s top highlights. Westward you can cruise through the deepest lock in France and on to Nancy (14hrs from Hesse), city of Art Nouveau and grand Baroque art and architecture. Or you can choose to branch northwards, shortly after Hesse, towards cosmopolitan Saarbücken in Germany. Finally, eastward will take you up the region’s iconic boat lift at Arzviller (2hrs from Hesse) and on to Strasbourg (a further 14.5hrs on).
From Hesse it is:
- 23.5hrs (44 locks) to our base in Boofzheim
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers
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, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Hesse
Port du Canal
F – 57400 Hesse
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 387 036 174
Travel to Hesse
By Train
Closest train station(s):
Sarrebourg: 5km
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 driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Car rental
- Car rental is available at Europcar in Sarrebourg (10 min from the base) or at Strasbourg airport.
Parking
Enclosed secured parking or garage onsite (fees apply).
By Air
Closest airport(s):
Strasbourg: 74km (E25)
By Sea
Closest port(s):
- Caen (698km)
- Cherbourg (825km)
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To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi Elle et Moi’ (+33 (0) 607 575 905)
Taxi Phoenix’ (+33 (0) 615 178 285)
Taxi Face’ (+33 (0) 387 250 050 | [email protected])
Taxi Elmerich’ (+33 (0) 684 193 438)
Taxi JNA’ (+33 (0) 770 283 038)
Didier Zuber +33 (0)6 75 53 98 80
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Strasbourg Airport (SXB) 150€
Sarrebourg Train Station 19€
Arrival at Hesse
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
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
Hotel Ibis Styles – Tel. +33 (0) 387 035 555
Hotel Ibis Budget – Tel. +33 (0) 387 238 243
Logis Hotel les Cigognes – Tel. +33 (0) 387 037 009
Hotel Des Vosges – Tel. +33 (0) 387 253 009
Erckmann Chatrian – Tel. +33 (0) 387 243 133.
Chez Jean – Tel. +33 (0) 388 911 019
Mercure – Tel. +33 (0) 388 328 080
Best Western – Tel. +33 (0) 388 143 914
Hotel Ibis – Tel. +33 (0) (0) 388 239 898
Hotel Ibis – Tel. +33 (0) 383 329 016
Hotel Adagio Access – Tel. +33 (0) 383 158 780
Restaurants
Chez Mad’s II – Tel. +33 (0) 778 578 129
Cabane de Marine – Tel. +33 (0) 387 230 961
Erckmann Chatrian – Tel. +33 (0) 387 243 133
Restaurant Chez Jean – Tel. +33 (0) 388 911 019
Mercure – Tel. +33 (0) 388 328 080
Best Western – Tel. +33 (0) 388 143 914
Shops
In Hesse you will find a fast food restaurant, however to get your provisions you would need to travel to Sarrebourg, which is just 5km from the base. Here you will find several shops, a supermarket, restaurants and other services.
Local market
Phalsbourg every Friday morning
Fishing
If you would like to do some fishing on your holiday around Boofzheim, a fishing license is required. The fishing licence can be purchased in advance online on the following website: https://www.cartedepeche.fr or you can get it at the Decathlon shop in Sarrebourg (4 km).
Tourist Info
Electric car charging points
- At Trois Fontaines car wash (2 spaces) in Sarrebourg center (5 km)