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Our base in Douelle

1180, Le Moulinat, 46140 Douelle
Lot

About Douelle

Douelle is our only base in the Lot region. The Medieval town of Luzech is only a couple of hours west and worth visiting for its gothic architecture and museums. Cruise eastwards and the iconic Pont Valentré in Cahors is just 3.5hours from the base and another 6.5hrs on from there lies the famous village of St Cirq-Lapopie, perched 100m high on a cliff overlooking the river. The whole of this region is easy to see in a week-long boating holiday.

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What you get on the base

Facilities

  • Toilets and showers
  • Wifi
  • No luggage storage available

Extras and 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 ‘Holiday Extras’ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical extras

  • Early check-in and late check-out
  • Parking (see ‘Travel info’ tab)
  • Eco cleaning pack
  • Top-deck cushions
  • Wifi packs

Fun extras

  • Bike hire
  • Special occasion gift baskets
  • Gas barbecues
  • Angling dinghy and outboard
  • Stand-up paddleboards

Douelle is going green

Filtered drinking water on board

Enjoy fresh, clean drinking water straight from the tap when onboard our boats – no need for plastic bottles! Reducing single-use plastic one glass of filtered water at a time.

Our fleet is powered by 100% HVO – the biofuel of the future

HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is engineered as a stable, renewable, and high-quality diesel alternative, offering a unique combination of environmental benefits:

  • Significant reduction in net CO2 emissions: Up to 90% lower net greenhouse gas emissions for an immediate and impactful environmental benefit.
  • Renewable, sustainable & biodegradable: Non-toxic and odourless, made entirely from 100% renewable waste materials – protecting ecosystems, combating deforestation, and ensuring sustainable resource replenishment.
  • Improved air quality: Reduces particulate matter (PM) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in exhaust systems contributing to cleaner air.

Travel to Douelle

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By Train

Closest train station:

  • Cahors: 15km

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

Directions from North

Leave motorway exit 57 Cahors Nord/ Villeneuve sur Lot and continue for 10 km. At the MacDonald’s roundabout turn right in the direction of Villeneuve sur Lot. Take the D 911 for 5 kms. At the Mercués traffic lights, turn left in the direction of Douelle. Our base is 4 km from here.

Car rental

  • Cahors: Avis: +33 (0)5 65 30 13 10 (11 km)

Parking

Pre-bookable enclosed gated parking onsite and open parking also onsite. 

By Air

Closest airports:

  • Brive-la-Gaillarde: 102 km (A20/D12 or D6)
  • Bergerac: 107 km (E70/E9)
  • Toulouse: 125 km (E9)
  • Bordeaux: 232 km (E70/E9)
  • Nîmes: 412 km (D999)

Arrival at Douelle

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.

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