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Migennes

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World’s largest fleet

We have more river and canal boats available than any other operator, available to hire between April and October. Our wide range of boats sleeps between 2-12 people. Life buoy

No boat license required

That's right! You can rent and captain your own boat for a short break (3 nights minimum), a week or longer. We'll show you everything you need to know before you set off.
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Our base in Migennes

23 Rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 89400 Migennes
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.

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From Migennes it is:

  • 24hrs (49 locks) to our base in Tannay
  • 51hrs (119 locks) to our base in Decize

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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 Migennes

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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 https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe

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 

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.

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