Information About Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny, Loire Valley
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Things to do in Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
The village of Chitry-les-Mines is situated 3 km from the little town of Corbigny, where oyu can find shops and restaurants
Is this place famous for anything?
The writer, Jules Renard (1864-1910), spent his childhood in the village and was mayor there from 1904 until his death
Is there a market day?
The market is held every Friday morning at Place de l'hôtel de ville
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: No
Is there a tourist office?
Office de Tourisme, Abbaye de Corbigny, 58800 Corbigny. Tel.03 86 20 02 63 - Website: www.corbigny.org
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
no
Eating and Drinking in Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Snack-Bar de la Halte Fluviale
Atmosphere: Family run and family friendly, with a terrace alongside the canal
Opening Hours: Open from May until the end of September. Closed Wednesday except in July and August.
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 20 23 04
Budget restaurant
Snack-Bar de la Halte Fluviale
Address: Port de Chitry-les-Mines
Atmosphere: Family run and family friendly, with a terrace alongside the canal
Cuisine: snack menu
Speciality: Steack frites (steak and chips) , merguez (spicy sausage) etc
Opening Hours: Open from May until the end of September. Closed Wednesday except in July and August.
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 20 23 04
Moderately priced restaurant
Le Marode, approximately 3 km from the canal.
Address: 36 avenue Saint Jean, 58800 Corbigny
Atmosphere: Traditional
Cuisine: Gastronomic cuisine using local and seasonal produce and offering menus from approximately €18 - €30 per head
Speciality: Coq au vin (chicken casserole) and brochette de Saint Jacques et gambas (kebabs of scallops and prawns)
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday evenngs and all day Monday
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 20 13 55
Upmarket restaurant
Le Cépage, approximately 3 km from the canal.
Address: 7 Grande rue, 58800 Corbigny. Website: www.hoteleuropelecepage.com
Atmosphere: A vewry traditional style
Cuisine: Gastronomic cuisine using local and seasonal produce. A la Carte and menus at approximately €31 and €35
Speciality: Foie gras, œufs meurette
Opening Hours: Closed Wednesday evenings and Thursday all day and Sundays evenings, except during July and August.
Contact Details: Tel. 03 86 20 06 40
Shopping in Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny
Back to topSupermarket
ATAC supermarket at Corbigny, approximately 3 km from the canal.
5 avenue du Champ de Foire, 58800 Corbigny, Tel. 03 86 20 04 34
Opening Hours: Closed Sundays
Supermarket
Petit Casino, approximately 3 km from the canal.
3 Grande Rue, 58800 Corbigny. Tel. 03 86 20 05 93
What other shops are there??
There are a good range of shops at Corbigny
Opening Hours: Most of the shops in the town are closed on Mondays
Practicalities at Chitry-les-mines / Corbigny
Back to topMooring
Moor here at the Halte Fluviale (it was free in 2007)
Can I get water here?
Yes, payable
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes, payable
Can I get fuel here?
No
Are there any waste pump facilities here?
No
Are there any public waste bins here?
yes
Are there toilet/shower facilities here?
yes
Is there a bank?
At Corbigny
Is there an ATM?
At Corbigny
Is there a post office?
At Corbigny
Is there a doctor?
At Corbigny : P.Y. Billiard, 6 bis avenue du Champ de Foire, 58800 Corbigny. Tel. 03 86 20 07 86
Is there a dentist?
At Corbigny : Jean Dominique, 5 place de la Mairie, 58800 Corbigny. Tel. 03 86 20 00 40
Is there a pharmacy?
At Corbigny : Pharmacie Adenot Trameçon, 27 rue des Forges, 58800 Corbigny. Tel. 03 86 20 06 63
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi de Souza, Tel. 03 86 20 08 76
Can I get internet access here?
No
