Our base in Fontenoy-le-Château
About Fontenoy-le-Château
This base allows you to escape from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of central France. The delightful town of Épinal is not far to the north-east, although the many locks will mean it will take you a tiring week to get there and back – so we’d recommend a day trip by taxi or bike instead. To the south, the canal is lined with quiet and sleepy villages, punctuated by the relative bustle of Gray (20.5hrs from Fontenoy-le- Château) and historic Auxonne (7.5 hrs after that).
From Fontenoy-le-Château it is:
- 32hrs (32 locks) to our base in St. Jean-de-Losne
- 49hrs (38 locks) to our base in Branges
What you get on the base
Facilities
Toilets and showers - available when the base is open
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 and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | 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 Fontenoy-le-Château
Port de Plaisance
F - 88240 Fontenoy-le-Château
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 329 30 43 98
Travel to Fontenoy-le-Château
By Train
Clostest train station(s):
- Epinal: 40 km
- Vesoul: 48 km
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 www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Parking
Uncovered public parking at the base or secured (pre-bookable) parking offsite (1 km from the base).
By Air
Closest airport(s):
- Basel/Mulhouse: 165 km(E54/E23)
- Dijon: 167 km (E21)
By Sea
Closest port(s):
- Calais (583km)
- Caen (596km)
- Cherbourg (722km)
- St Malo (740km)
Book your ferry to France today with our partners Direct Ferries.
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the numbers below.
Taxi Sylvie Diche’ (+33 (0) 681 708 207 or +33 (0) 329 362 513 | [email protected])
Taxis d'Epinal’ (+33 (0) 329 823 232).
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Basel/Mulhouse Airport (BSL) 320€
- Dijon Airport (DIJ) 295€
- Epinal Train Station 75€
- Vesoul Train Station 100€
Arrival at Fontenoy-le-Château
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
Auberge Du Coney Hautmougey - Tel. +33 (0) 329 304 187.
Restaurants
Auberge De La Vigotte - Tel. +33 (0) 329 24 01 82
Le Moulin Cotant - Tel. +33 (0) 3 29 36 29 29
Auberge Le Fontenois - Tel. +33(0) 3 84 68 96 27
Shops
In the centre of Fontenoy-le-Château you will find a supermarket, bakery, pharmacy, news agents, bars and restaurants.
Market Days
Market day is held every Tuesday morning
Tourist Info
Place des Bains Romains,
88 240 Bains-Les-Bains
Tél – 0033 (0) 329 36 31 75
Vets/DRs
Veterinary
CABINET VETERINAIRE DE LA VOGE THERMALE in Bains les Bains +33(0)3.29.30.44.06
Electric car charging points
In the village, on the parking in front of the restaurant: Le Moulin Cotant. (2 min)