Our base in Fontenoy-le-Château
About Fontenoy-le-Château
This base allows you to escape from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of central France. The delightful town of Épinal is not far to the north-east, although the many locks will mean it will take you a tiring week to get there and back – so we’d recommend a day trip by taxi or bike instead. To the south, the canal is lined with quiet and sleepy villages, punctuated by the relative bustle of Gray (20.5hrs from Fontenoy-le- Château) and historic Auxonne (7.5 hrs after that).
From Fontenoy-le-Château it is:
- 32hrs (32 locks) to our base in St. Jean-de-Losne
- 49hrs (38 locks) to our base in Branges
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What you get on the base
Facilities
- Toilets and showers – available when the base is open
- Wifi
Extras & options for your cruise
The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Vacation Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
- Early check-in & late check-out
- Boat cleaning
- Parking – (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
- Car transfer (see ‘Travel info‘ tab)
- Eco cleaning pack
- L.E.D. lantern
- Top-deck cushions
- Grocery packs
- Wifi packs
Fun extras
- Bike hire
- Special occasion gift baskets
- Gas barbecues
Travel to Fontenoy-le-Château
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By Train
Closest train stations:
- Epinal: 40 km
- Vesoul: 48 km
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 compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For example, there is a new legal requirement in France to carry a breathalyser, triangle & florescent jacket in your car. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Parking
Unsecured parking available at the base or enclosed secured parking offsite (pre-bookable – 1 km from the base).
By Air
Closest airports:
- Dijon: 167 km (E21)
- Basel/Mulhouse: 165 km(E54/E23)
Arrival at Fontenoy-le-Château
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our ‘arrivals‘ page.