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Things to do in Decize

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Why do we recommend stopping here?

Sitauted at the junction of the Canal du Nivernais and the Canal Latéral à la Loire, and the confluenbce of the Loire and the Aron, Decize is a pretty little town, well worth a stop to explore. The are 3 good supermarkets conveniently placed close to mooring spots so this is the ideal place to get any heavy shopping on board.

What is there to see?

The market, the ruins of the Chateau of the Comtes de Nevers, the remains of the ancient town fortifications and the clock tower.

Is this place famous for anything?

The town was mentioned by Ceaser in the 'Guerre des Gaules'

Do any famous people live here?

Birthplace of Saint-Just, Maurice Genevoix and Marguerite Monnot

Is there a market day?

The weekly market is held on Friday monrings and there is an adidtional one on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Is there a public swimming pool?

Allée Marcel Merle, tel. 03 86 25 16 79
Opening Hours: Open in July and August from 09.00 to 19.00. Other months it is open from 17.00 in the afternoon.
Alternative: No

Is there a tourist office?

Yes

Is there a golf course here or nearby?

No, the nearest is at Magny-cours approx 30 kms away.


Eating and Drinking in Decize

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Best places to drink an aperitif?

Brasserie Chez Maxime
Atmosphere: There a agreeable terrace here n the cdntre of town, opposite the bridge on the Veille Loire
Opening Hours: Open form 07.30 to midnight. Closed all day Mondayand also Thursday evening.
Contact Details: Tel. 03.86.25.06.54

Budget restaurant

Pizzéria Saint Just
Address: 4 rue de la République, 58300 Decize
Atmosphere: Cheap and cheerful, family run restaurant, in the town centre.
Cuisine: Pizza and Italian cuisine.
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday lunchtime and all day Monday
Contact Details: Tel. 03.86.25.42.26

Moderately priced restaurant

Hotel de l'Agriculture
Address: 20 route de Moulin, 58 300 Decize
Atmosphere: A family run, Logis de France rated restaurant , situated close to the Port de la Jonction
Cuisine: Rtraditional regional cooking
Speciality: Pavé de Charolais sauce au vin de bourgogne, (beef with a burgundy wine sauce) Menu du terroir aproximately €25 per head.
Opening Hours: Clsed Sunday evening , Monday and Friday lunchtimes.
Contact Details: Tel. 03.86.25.05.38, Web : http://hoteldelagriculture.fr

Upmarket restaurant

Le Charolais
Address: 33 bis route de Moulins, 58300 Decize
Atmosphere: elegant and well decorated.
Cuisine: Gastronomic cuisine
Speciality: Pièce de bœuf du Charolais, (Charolais beef) escargots de Bourgogne en cocotte (snails) , poissons (fish)
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday evening and Monday
Contact Details: Tel. 03.86.25.22.27


Shopping in Decize

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Supermarket

Intermarché, situated just 300 m from the Crown Blue Line Base.
Supermarket with a wide range of products, ATM machine and a self service launderette.
107 route de Moulins, 58300 Decize. Tel. 03 86 77 18 90
Opening Hours: Monday -Thursday 09.00 - 12.15 and 14.30 - 19.15. Friday & Saturday 09.00 - 19.15 without closing ofr lunch and Sunday from 09.00 - 12.00

Supermarket

Centre Leclerc, situated close to the Canal de Nivernais, where you can moor at quay just 200 m away. A big supermarket with a good range of products and a cash machine
Route de Champvert, 58300 Decize. Tel. 03 86 25 50 00

Supermarket 3

Champion
Sitauted near the Canal du Nivernais with a quay just 50 m away - decent size supermarket with a good range of products.

What other shops are there??

There is a good range of shops in the town, approximately 1km from the base.


Practicalities at Decize

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Mooring

There are 4 different mooring options at Decize: at the Crown Blue Line Base which is very quiet, and on the outskirts of the town. Alternatively there are two mooring quays in the centre of the town, one the Loire itself and on the Vieille Loire. Mooring is free of charge. Finally you could moor at the Port des Vignots by the Canal du Nivernais, which again is away from the town centre but close to the supermarkets and mooring is again free of charge.

Can I get water here?

Yes - at the Port de la Jonction, at the quay by the tourist office and at the Port des Vignots

Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?

Yes - at the Port de la Jonction, at the quay by the tourist office and at the Port des Vignots

Can I get fuel here?

At the Port de la Jonction

Are there any waste pump facilities here?

No

Are there any public waste bins here?

Yes

Are there toilet/shower facilities here?

There are showers and toilets at the Crown Blue Line at the Port de la Jonction. These are open Monday to Saturday during office opening hours only

Is there a bank?

Yes, there are several in the town centre

Is there an ATM?

Yes, there are several in the town centre

Is there a post office?

Yes

Is there a doctor?

Cabinet Médical, 9 avenue Victor Hugo, 58300 Decize, tel. 03 86 77 10 10

Is there a dentist?

Daniel Lagat, 9 rue Saint Just, 58300 Decize, tel.03 86 25 10 77

Is there a pharmacy?

Pharmacie St Aré Fonverne, 12 route de Moulins, 58300 Decize, Tel. 03 86 77 13 26

Is there a taxi company here?

oui

Can I get internet access here?

Centre Informatique de Decize, Impasse d'Avril, 58300 Decize. Open Monday to Friday 09.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 -18.00 (except public holidays) and Saturdays frm 10.00-12.00 and 14.00 - 17.00

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