Our base in Migennes
About Migennes
Our closest base to Paris, from Migennes you have a choice of three directions to head in. The Canal de Bourgogne takes you east past quiet towns and beautiful countryside… an ideal ‘escape’. To the west, the pretty Yonne River will take you past the Cathedral town of Sens (8hrs). Or head south towards, and then along, the Canal du Nivernais. Auxerre (5hrs from Migennes), is a bustling city of art, history and impressive cathedrals, in perfect contrast to the many other cliff top villages that overlook this stretch of the canal.
From Migennes it is:
- 24hrs (49 locks) to our base in Tannay
- 51hrs (119 locks) to our base in Decize
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
Opening hours
Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue, Thu and Sun: 10am – 4pm | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.
Address
Le Boat Migennes, Port de Plaisance
23, Rue Pierre et Marie Curie
F - 89400 Migennes
FranceTelephone
+33 (0) 386 800 860
Travel to Migennes
By train
Closest train station(s):
Laroche Migennes: 500m
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 driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas
Parking
Secured open parking (pre-bookable) at the base and unsecured parking available close by.
Car rental
- Europcar - Location de voiture Joigny, 31 Av. Jean Hemery, 89300 Joigny (7 km)
- Avis Location Voiture - Auxerre - 60 Av. Jean Jaurès, 89000 Auxerre (26 km)
By air
Closest airport(s):
Paris Orly: 151 km (D2)
Paris Charles de Gaulle: 174 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Vit1chauffeur : +33 (0)7 80 06 55 02
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
Paris Orly Airport (ORY) 230€
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) 320€
Laroche Migennes Train Station 5€
Arrival at Migennes
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.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
Hotels
Aux Rives de l'Yonne – Tel. +33 (0) 3 86 80 05 70
Le Rive Gauche – Tel. +33 (0) 386 914 666
Le Mitigana – Tel +33 (0) 3 58 44 90 11
Restaurants
Restaurant du Canal - +33 (0) 386 80 17 30
Aux Rives de L'Yonne - +33 (0) 386 800 570
B Chef. - Town center - +33 (0) 386 560 372
Le Rive Gauche - 12 km - +33 (0) 386 914 666
Le Mitigana – Tel +33 (0) 3 58 44 90 11
Shops
There is a supermarket situated just 80m from the base. Opening Hours Monday- Saturday: 09:00 – 20:00 Sunday: 09:00 - 12:30
Local market
Traditional market is held in the town centre every Thursday morning
Fishing
Fishing licenses are available at the tourism office in the town centre. Fishing tackle is on sale at the supermarket near the base.
Tourist Info
1 Place François Mitterrand,
89400 Migennes,
Tel - +33 (0) 386 800 370
Medical facilities
Doctor
Place Henri Dunant - Tel- +33 (0) 386 801 249
Joigny Hospital: Tel - +33 (0) 386 923 333
Electric car charging points
SDEY, Place du 19 Mars 1962, 89400 MIGENNES (650 meters from the base)