Information About Marseilles-les-aubigny, Loire Valley
Previous stop: La Charité Sur Loire
Next stop: Cours Les Barres
Alternative Location: 
Things to do in Marseilles-les-aubigny
Back to topWhy do we recommend stopping here?
Situated on the banks the Loire, the last untamed river in France, Marseilles-les-Aubigny is a very pleasant place to spend a night and the Port de Plaisance is conveniently situated for shops and restuarants. Marseilles-les-Aubigny has, since ancient times, been an active and important trading post transporting a wide range of cargoes, including metal from the Vallée de l'Aubois, lime and cereals from the basin of Beffes and timber from the Tronçais forest.
What can I visit?
Visit the Musée de Sabot (free) which displays a collection of traditonal clogs and shoes, as well as models of the traditonal barges and boats which use the river and canal.
Is there a market day?
There is a market on Wednesday mornings at Place de l'Eglise
Is there a public swimming pool?
No
Alternative: No
Is there a tourist office?
No
Is there a golf course here or nearby?
No
Is there anything else worth mentioning?
We would recommned a stroll to see the restoration work beng undertaken on the lifting bridge on the Canal du Berry, which has been closed to navigation since 1955 - its only approximately 300 metres from the canal.
Eating and Drinking in Marseilles-les-aubigny
Back to topBest places to drink an aperitif?
Café-bar-tabac-papershop situated on the quay - it’s the only bar in the village! It has a terrace overlooking the Port de Plaisance
Atmosphere: A traditional village bar
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday afternoon and all day Monday
Budget restaurant
L'Auberge du Poids de Fer, close to the canal and about a km from the village - it’s the only restaurant here .
Address: Lieu-dit Poids de Fer 18320, Jouet sur l'Aubois
Atmosphere: A magnificent fisherman's house, dating from the 17th century, situated on the banks of the Loire
Cuisine: Tradional cooking using local and seasonal produce
Speciality: Friture de Loire
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday and Monday
Contact Details: Tel. 02 48 76 41 85
Shopping in Marseilles-les-aubigny
Back to topSupermarket
Alimentation Générale, on the quay
1 Quai Auguste Mahaut, 18320 Marseilles-les-Aubigny
Tél : 02 48 76 45 17
Opening Hours: Closed Sunday afternoon and all day Monday
Supermarket
Boucherie-Charcuterie
3 Quai Auguste Mahaut, 18320 Marseilles-les-Aubigny
Tél : 02 48 76 43 42
Supermarket 3
Boulangerie-Pâtisserie
1 Quai Auguste Mahaut, 18320 Marseilles-les-Aubigny. Closed Sunday afternoon and all day Monday
Practicalities at Marseilles-les-aubigny
Back to topMooring
Moor at the Port de Plaisance, which is well equipped and is in the centre of the village -there are several pontoons for visiting boats. Cost is approx €5 per night
Can I get water here?
Yes
Are there any 220v points to plug the boat into?
Yes
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?
No
Is there an ATM?
No
Is there a post office?
Yes
Is there a doctor?
Michel Dutreuil, 22 rue du Port, 18320 Marseilles les Aubigny, Tel. 02 48 76 02 87
Is there a dentist?
No
Is there a pharmacy?
Pharmacie du Port, 8 bis rue du Port, 18320 Marseilles les Aubigny, Tel. 02 48 76 04 94
Is there a taxi company here?
Taxi Planchard, Tel. 02 48 76 18 12
Can I get internet access here?
No
