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The base at Chatel Censoir

Travel and Hotel Information

Base manager Michael Chadney welcomes you to Chatel-Censoir.

Chatel-Censoir is your gateway to what many consider to be the most beautiful and romantic of all French canals, the Canal du Nivernais. Its shady banks and peaceful seclusion draw you into a dreamworld far, far from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and you’ll find life on board a very relaxing experience!.

BASE OPENING HOURS
Monday - Sunday
09:00 - 12:30 14:00 - 17:30

LATE ARRIVALS
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. 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 with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.

RESTAURANTS IN CHATEL CENSOIR
L'Etape des Gourmets - 0033 (0) 386 810 515
La Taverne - 0033 (0) 386 810 156
L'Esperance - 0033 (0) 386 333 910
Les Rochers Saussets - 0033 (0) 386 810 404
Maillylavilles Relais de L'etule - 0033 (0) 386 814 055
Aberge de L'orme - 0033 (0) 386 271 781

CREDIT CARDS
Chatel Censoir accept the following Credit Cards for payment of Security/Fuel Deposit, Collision Damage Waiver and Optional Extras - Visa, Mastercard

CAR PARKING
Locked Compound - see prices
Inside Parking - see prices
Free parking is available in the local village

SUPERMARKET
'Proximarche'
Opening Hours
Monday and Sunday
09:00 - 12:30
Tuesday - Saturday
09:00 - 12:30 15:15 - 19:00

POST OFFICE
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday
09:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 17:00
Saturday
08:30 - 11:30

BANK
Credit Agricole with cash dispenser
Tel - 0033 (0) 386 810 178
Opening Hours
Tuesday / Saturday
09:00 - 12:00 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday
09:00 - 12:00

DOCTOR
17 Rue Champion
Tel - 0033 (0) 386 810 197

TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Auxerre
Tel - 0033 (0) 386 520 619

FISHING
Fishing is allowed but a permit is required and is available from the village shop "Mag 2". Special short term licences are available for the duration of your cruise.

VET
Godefroy and Caroline De La Roche
4 place convention
89270
Vermenton
0033 (0) 386 815 393
20km from the base

By Road
GPS Co-ordinates
E3° 37.82`
N47° 31.98`

From Calais
From Calais follow A26 to Reims and onto Troyes. At Troyes exit and follow signs for Auxerre on N77 at Roundabout in Auxerre, join N6 sign posted Avallon. After 14 km join D100 to Chatel Censoir for 25 km. At Chatel Censoir take first road right to Clamecy then second right to Magny, cross over the canal bridge and Connoisseur is on your left.
Road distance approximately 597 kms 5 – 6 hrs including stops.

From Paris From Paris take the Autoroute A6. Leave at junction Auxerre Sud. Join N6 signposted Avallon. After 14 km join D100 to Chatel Censoir for 25 km. At Chatel Censoir take first road right to Clamecy then second right to Magny, cross over the canal bridge and Connoisseur is on your left.
Road distance approximately 207 kms 2.5 – 3.5 hrs.

Airports
Paris Orly - 200km from the base

By Taxi
St Marc Transport - 0033 (0) 386 810 393
Fougeron - 0033 (0) 386 415 024
Beugnet – 0033 (0) 386 419 383

Car Rental
Avis - Tel - 0033 (0) 386 468 347
Hertz - Tel - 0033 (0) 386 465 730
Opel - Tel - 0033 (0) 386 722 233

By Rail
Chatel Censoir - 5 Minute walk from the base

The train line to Chatel Censoir connects up with Auxerre or the main line station at Larcohe Migennes for Paris North or South

H2OLIDAYS, Port de Plaisance, 21170, Saint Jean de Losne, France
Tel: International + 33 380 291 381  Fax: International + 33 380 392 149
H2OLIDAYS S.A.R.L capital 10000 euros. RCS 438 811 325
Travel agency licence: LI.021.01.0004