Return cruise from Saint Florentin Summary How to find us? p. 2 On your arrival p. 4 Boat inventory p. 4 Welcome aboard! Some practical advice p. 5 - navigation charge - navigation - locks - money - fishing Thank you for choosing France Afloat for your boating holiday. We look forward to welcoming you. The following information will give you some general hints on what to expect from a boating holiday on the French waterways and will help you plan this great adventure! Optional extras Services at the base and in the village - shops - accommodation - restaurants p. 6 p. 6 1
How to find us? From A6 North (Paris) How to get to the base of Saint Florentin By car : Port fluvial Avenue de la gare 89 600 Saint Florentin You can leave you car in our parking area or a garage during your stay. Please refer to the information in Optional extras On A105 motorway, pass near Moissy-Cramayel Follow directions Lyon/Provins/Troyes/Melun 450m From the A5, take the exit 19 Saint Florentin Cross the roundabout and keep going on 88m Take left 1.4km At Vulaines, turn right 4.1m Take right on D30 toward Venizy 21km 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 Turn right Avenue de la gare You have arrived, the port de plaisance is ahead 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 Take the exit 20 Auxerre Sud Follow signs for Auxerre Take right N6 Follow directions Troyes/Moneteau/St Florentin At the roundabout, take the first exit N77 Follow directions Troyes/Jonches/St Florentin Turn left towards Saint Florentin having crossed the river and the canal Turn left again towards the Port de Plaisance 1km 27km 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. 3
By Taxi : Please advise us if you will be arriving after 5 p.m! Azur at Saint Florentin 03.86.43.73.73 nonat.j@orange.fr Journey Day Tarif Night Tarif & 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 Tariffs may be modified by the taxi companies. On your arrival On your arrival, we will begin with the administrative formalities. During the boat handover, a technician will accompany you and give you full instruction on the operation of your boat. Your boat will be ready for you from 3 p.m. 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 Chandlers list with details of shopping service offered. Please let us know your requests at least one week in advance. - 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 that evening. - 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 the base to check you in. Inventory of the boat The following list gives you an idea of the items generally 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 including, kettle (not electric) casserole dishes, mixing bowl, colander, chopping board, tea pot and cafetière (not electric). Selection of crockery and cutlery, cups and saucers, bowls, plates, glasses, egg cups, condiment set, breadbasket. Hob (gas), oven or microwave (220v) depending on model of boats. General : washing up bowl, dish cloths, bin, dustpan and brush, floor cloth, broom, toilet brush, first aid kit, canal map, cruising tips, tourist information. 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 extinguishers, boat hook, fenders, hose pipe, gang plank, mop and bucket. What should you remember to bring? A small cleaning kit (washing up liquid, abrasive sponge, toilet paper, matches, surface cleaner, bin bag) is provided. - Towels (supplied on the Euroclassics and Linssens boats) - A flashlight, non-slip shoes and gloves for the ropes. - Stock up on heavy items before you leave but take advantage of the opportunities to visit the markets, bakeries and grocers along the way. Navigation : The driving is relatively easy. You will receive full instruction prior to your departure with the technician. However, do not forget that a basic level of physical ability and agility and common sense are required during a cruising trip! Locks : Most of the locks are either manned by lock keepers or are automatic. 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 through the first lock with you. On the river Yonne, on the canal de Bourgogne and on the canal du Nivernais, the locks are open from 9h to 12h(or 12h30) and from 13h (or 13h30) to 19h. Locks are closed on the 1st of May and the 14th of July. Navigation charge : Some practical advice Your boat is supplied with enough fuel for the entire cruise, but you will have to pay the navigation charge to cover the fuel, gas and lock passage which is costed according to engine hours as per your holiday documentation (around 200 for a week). Money : Please find more information on navigation on : www.vnf.fr In the more rural areas of France, your credit card may not be welcome in some shops and restaurants so do have some Euros with you. You can get currency from the cash dispensers at larger banks, using your credit card. If you need to change money, you will need to find a bank or goodsized post-office. 5
Fishing : Strictly speaking, you should have a license to fish. You can expect to pay around 30 Euros for a holiday licence valid for 7 days. Fishing equipment is readily available in France. Optional extras Ask us in advance if you need baby facilities or if you want to reserve any of the following extras. - Map book : Good addresses, restaurants, essential visits and leisure are indicated here. The map book is available to order and will provide you the opportunity to not only plan your cruise but also any visits away from the canal. - 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 wise to avoid any unanticipated financial loss. - 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. - Barbecue : What could be more enjoyable than eating your meal straight from the grill in the quiet countryside? - Parasol : Essential for your holiday! (included on the Euroclassics and the Linssen model) Services at the base and the village You will find at the port all the services you need : - Shower (2 ) - Toilets - Wifi - Payment by credit card (Visa or Mastercard), cheque ( ) or cash ( ) - Parking : there is a parking area and a garage at Saint Florentin. 6
Shops : See you soon! Intermarché at Saint Florentin Your notes : SA Cediflo 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 france-fluviale@orange.fr 7