Messac - Base, travel and arrival infmation Please print the following pages to refer to befe, and during, your journey to our base. They contain lots of imptant and useful infmation to help you plan your trip and to prepare you f your boating holiday. Please don t hesitate to contact us if you require any further infmation. We wish you a safe journey. BASE ADDRESS AND CONTACT DETAILS Address : Le Boat Messac, Pt de Plaisance BP 8, F 35480, Messac Telephone: 0033 (0) 299 34 60 11 Fax: 0033 (0) 299 34 25 27 Email: messac@leboat.com Please contact the base direct if you are en-route and need further directions have been delayed and will be arriving later than planned. F all other queries, please call our aftersales team on +27 21 200 1838 (South Africa). TRAVEL INFORMATION 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 compulsy equipment that you must take with you. F example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser in your car. F driving advice and a list of the equipment you ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/moting_advice/overseas GPS Co-dinates: W1 48.842` N47 49.616` Maps: Maps Michelin - n 63 and IGN n 104 FERRIES The following ferry routes operate to Nth Western France. Ptsmouth to St Malo (closest): Brittany Ferries Ptsmouth to Cherbourg: Brittany Ferries Ptsmouth to Caen: Brittany Ferries Plymouth to Roscoff: Brittany Ferries
NEAREST AIRPORTS Nantes Atlantique - 85km Rennes - 40km NEAREST TRAIN STATIONS Messac - 5km Rennes - 40km Nantes - 85km LOCAL CAR RENTAL Rennes Airpt Rennes Station Avis - 0033 (0) 299 2966 022 Avis - 0033 (0) 223 421 414 Europcar - 0033 (0) 299 302 332 Hertz -0033 (0) 223 421 701 Europcar - 0033 (0) 223 440 272 Dinan Europcar - 0033 (0) 296 850 751 Rent a Car - 0033 (0) 299 721 400 TAXI TRANSFERS If you are arriving by plane train, we can arrange f a taxi to transfer you to and from the base at negotiated prices. Please complete a taxi transfer request fm, found at the end of this document, and return it as instructed at least two weeks pri to your holiday. Payable locally in local currency. Base To / From (Single fare) 1 4 passengers 5 8 passengers Messac Gare 9 17 Dinan Base 156 258 Dinard Aéropt 183 288 Rennes Gare Sud ou Aéropt 62 65 Messac CESSON (Europcar) 77 Redon 58 103 Nantes Aéropt 140 203 Nantes Gare 129 Nt sur Erdre 99 165 St Malo 175 235 Guide prices only subject to change
CAR TRANSFERS (FOR ONEWAY CRUISES) If you are doing a one-way cruise (i.e. returning your boat to a different base), we can transfer your car from your departure base to your end base. Our staff are insured to drive your vehicle on your behalf, with the exception of rental vehicles. Car transfers are bookable in advance via our sales team. Start Base End Base Transfer Supplement Messac Dinan R2565 Messac Nt sur Erdre R1540 YOUR ARRIVAL BASE OPENING HOURS Monday - Saturday: 08:30-12:30 14:00-18:00 Closed on Sunday WHEN TO ARRIVE: Your boat will be ready to depart f 16:00-17:30. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier f check-in and instructions. If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm from 2pm. LATE ARRIVALS: If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to infm the base directly our sales team. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception do infming you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on f you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following mning. UPON ARRIVAL: Our base staff look fward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible. When you arrive our base staff will: Take a fuel deposit to cover the fuel you use during your holiday. Any extra fuel used will be charged on your return we will refund the difference f fuel you have not used. Take a refundable collision damage deposit if you have not purchased collision damage waiver. This will be refunded if you return your boat and its inventy undamaged at the end of your holiday Familiarise you with your waterways guide, maps and other helpful documentation provided to help you plan where you want to go and where you d like to stop. Brief you about your boat, the equipment on board, and the cruising area (places to visit, etc). Give you a boat handling demonstration on the water with one of our technicians. BASE FACILITES PARKING: Parking is bookable in advance via our sales team. External locked compound R504 per week Free unsecure parking is also available.
LOCAL FACILITIES HOTELS & RESTAURANTS In Messac Hotel De La Gare : Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 27 79 Hotel La Gibeciere :Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 06 14 Pizzeria Grill L escale : Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 60 97 Creperie Du Pt: Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 78 18 Bar-Snack Les Rempliers : Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 22 82 In Rennes Hotel Restaurant Lecoq-Gadby : Tel 0033 (0) 299 38 05 55 Hotel Anne de Bretagne : Tel 0033 (0) 299 31 49 49 Campanile: Tel 0033 (0) 299 31 59 59 Hotel Le Bretagne : Tel 0033 (0) 299 31 48 48 Hotel Novotel Alma: Tel 0033 (0) 299 86 14 14 SUPERMARKET At Guipry Monday Saturday: 09:00am 12:30pm 14:30pm 19:30pm Sunday: 09:00am 12:30pm The supermarket doesn t close f lunch on a Friday Saturday. TOURIST OFFICE Open 15 June 15 September Square de la Liberte, 35480, Messac: Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 61 60 FISHING Fishing licenses and fishing articles are available at: Les Templiers Snack Bar (Guipry Pt) Tel 0033 (0) 299 34 22 82 MARKET DAYS Thursday mning at Guipry YOUR RETURN Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day ( by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).
Taxi Transfer Request Fm Please complete this fm and email it to your base 14 days pri to your arrival. Fax: 0033 (0) 299 34 25 27 Email: messac@leboat.com All taxi transfer costs are payable locally direct to the driver. Lead Name... Booking Reference... Number in party Mobile number to reach you on day of arrival Email Fax Number....... (we will send confirmation of your transfer to this address / fax number) Arrival Collection Arrival Date to be collected... To be collected from: Airpt Name Flight no:.. Arrival Time.. Train Station Arrival Time.. Other Meeting Point.. Requested pick up time... To be taken to.....(start base) Departure Collection Departure Date to be collected from base...... To be collected from..(end base) To be taken to: Airpt Name. Flight no:.. Departure Time.... Train Station Departure Time... Other Departure Point.. Requested drop off time To be completed by the base: Approx price (payable directly to driver). Meeting point.... Transfer booked on (date)... Transfer company contact no:..